Special Technical Sessions







Technical Special Sessions Proposal Template
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Session Title
Abstract (150–300 words) – What will attendees learn?
Outline / Agenda – showing structure of the session (and if there will be any demos)
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Value / Relevance to Conference Theme
Speaker(s) Info

Special Technical Session Proposal Submissions:

to Special Technical Session Chairs:

Oana Jova, oana.iova@insa-lyon.fr
Minoru Watanabe, minoru-watanabe@okayama-u.ac.jp
Yue Minding, yueminding@tecnun.es
Fatima Domingues, fatima.domingues@ua.pt


Accepted Special Technical Sessions:

1. Deep Learning for Vision-Centric Consumer Electronics

Chair: Yi-Zeng Hsieh (yzhsieh@mail.ntust.edu.tw),
Co-chair: Chien-Hsing Chou (chchou@mail.ntue.edu.tw), Yu-Xiang Zhao
(yxzhao@nqu.edu.tw)

Abstract: This special session aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to explore the latest advances in applying deep learning techniques to vision-based consumer electronics. As consumer devices such as smartphones, smart home appliances, wearable gadgets, and AR/VR systems increasingly rely on visual perception, deep learning has emerged as a
transformative technology enabling intelligent visual understanding, interaction, and personalization. The session will foster discussions on novel architectures, efficient models for edge deployment, and applications that improve user experience through real-time image and video processing, object detection,
facial recognition, scene understanding, and more.

2. FPGA, quantum computing, and their related applications for consumer electronics

Chair: Minoru Watanabe (Email: minoru-watanabe@okayama-u.ac.jp)

Abstract: Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are widely used for a
variety of applications, in particular, for consumer electronics. In addition,
quantum computing researches are becoming mature based on commercial quantum computers. Both technologies can be considered as new accelerators for high-performance computers which will be used for consumer electronics.
This organized session will discuss the state-of-the-art FPGA researches and
related high-performance applications (for example, server applications). Based on the latest FPGA researches, we will discuss how to apply the latest FPGA researches onto consumer electronics. In addition, we will discuss the latest quantum computing and related applications. In a lot of cases, FPGA
technologies are used for quantum computers. The collaborative technologies will also be discussed.

3. Consumer Healthcare Electornics

Chair: Anna-Maria Pappa (Email: anna.pappa@ku.ac.ae)

Abstract: This session invitescontributions on bioelectronic and wearable sensor
technologies. The session explores the integration of diverse sensing modalities
to deliver comprehensive, real-time health monitoring and emphasizes
innovative design approaches that enhance usability and accessibility.
Submissions highlight translational research that bridges laboratory discoveries with consumer-ready applications, supporting preventive care, chronic diseasemanagement, and personalized wellness. The session also addresses sustainability, encouraging work on energy-efficient architectures, recyclable materials, and environmentally responsible device lifecycles. By combining advances in sensing, design, and deployment, this session provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue that drives the future of consumer healthcare.
Researchers, practitioners, and industry contributors are invited to share their work and shape the next generation of health-enabling technologies.