The School of Computing, Miva Open University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Computing, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), invites submissions of original research papers, case studies, poster presentations, and practical demonstrations for the National Smart Innovation Conference 2025. This conference aims to serve as a national platform for academics, industry professionals, researchers, students, and policymakers to explore and discuss cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence, computing, and digital pedagogy, especially within Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

: Theme“AI and the Future of Computing: Innovations in Research, Practice, and Pedagogy”

• Submission Deadline: 24 July 2025 
• Notification of Acceptance: 15 August 2025
• Final Paper Submission Deadline: 29 August 2025 

Special Features

• Keynote addresses by AI and education leaders
• Panel discussions on policy, equity, and innovation
• Poster sessions for undergraduate and graduate students

Submission Portal: register here https://tinyurl.com/NSICReg2025 

Registration Costs

• Physical Attendance: Non-Students: ₦40, 000.00. || Students: ₦20, 000.00
• Virtual Attendance: Non-Students: ₦20, 000.00 || Students: ₦10, 000.00
• Note: Registration fee for Staff of Miva and NOUN: ₦ 30,000 Physical, and ₦ 15,000 Virtual

 Submission Guidelines:

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Short papers (2 - 4 pages), Full papers (5-10 pages), case studies, and posters accepted.
• All submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
• Submitted papers will undergo peer review, and accepted entries will be published in the conference proceedings.

 List of Topics

• Artificial Intelligence in CS Theory and Practice
• AI in Education & ODL
• Software Engineering & Intelligent Systems
• Cybersecurity & Trustworthy Computing
• Cybersecurity & Trustworthy Computing
• Communication, IoT & Emerging Technologies
• Educational Technology & Pedagogy

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to:

Chief Hosts -  Prof. Olufemi A. Peters (Vice-Chancellor of NOUN) || Prof. Tayo Arulogun (Vice-Chancellor of Miva)

Hosts - Dr. Gregory Ogadi Onwodi (Dean, Faculty of Computing, NOUN) || Dr. Emeka Ogbuju (Dean, Faculty of Computing, Miva) 

LOC - Jimin, Simon Wuese (Academic Operations Manager, Miva Open University)

All questions about submissions should be emailed to us: nsic@miva.edu.ng || +2348134444511 || +2348032618951 || +2348023006365