Academic conferences are not just for presenters – they offer a front-row seat to the latest research and a chance to connect with experts. From healthcare to cybersecurity and digital creativity, these four 2025 events offer opportunities to learn and network without presenting your own work.
As 2025 unfolds, these events showcase the latest advancements and innovations across diverse fields – providing a closer look at what is happening at the forefront of each discipline.
19th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare – PervasiveHealth 2025
📆 October 15-17, 2025 | 📌Eindhoven, The Netherlands
PervasiveHealth is a leading event at the intersection of healthcare and digital innovation. The conference highlights how data-driven technologies, AI, and connectivity are transforming healthcare delivery, with implications for patients, providers, and policymakers alike.
Why attend EAI PervasiveHealth 2025:
- Gain insights into wearable tech, telemedicine, and predictive analytics.
- Connect with healthcare practitioners, researchers, and digital health startups.
- Learn about real-world applications of pervasive computing in clinical settings.
- Keynote speakers: Paul Dendale (Past President of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology), Rens Brankaert (University of Technology Eindhoven, the Netherlands) and Eva Deckers (Head of AI Center of Excellence at Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, the Netherlands)
- Conference leadership: General Chair Jun Hu (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands), and Program Chairs Karin Coninx (Hasselt University, Belgium) and Bin Yu (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands)
16th EAI International Conference on Digital Forensics & Cyber Crime – ICDF2C 2025
📆 November 17-19, 2025 | 📌 Miami, FL, USA
ICDF2C gathers experts from law enforcement, academia, and industry to address the evolving challenges of cybercrime and digital investigations. Topics range from generative AI to advanced forensic technologies, making it an important event for anyone working with digital security.
Why attend EAI ICDF2C 2025:
- Network directly with law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity specialists.
- Explore the latest investigative techniques and forensic tools.
- Gain perspective on global approaches to cybercrime prevention.
- Keynote speakers: Dr. Michael Shields (Chief Scientist, Test Resource Management Center, Department of Defense) and Sanjay Goel (University at Albany, SUNY, USA)
- Conference leadership: General Chairs Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo (University of Texas at San Antonio, USA) and Alexander Perez-Pons (Florida International University, USA) and Steering Committee Chair Sanjay Goel (University at Albany, SUNY, USA).
14th EAI International Conference on ArtsIT, Interactivity & Game Creation – ArtsIT 2025
📆 November 7-9, 2025 | 📌 Dubai, UAE
ArtsIT 2025 celebrates creativity at the crossroads of technology and art. With immersive media, interactive installations, and digital storytelling at the forefront, the conference provides a space for dialogue between academics, artists, and technologists.
Why attend EAI ArtsIT 2025:
- Discover innovative artistic projects and interactive experiences.
- Meet digital creators, designers, and media researchers.
- Explore collaboration opportunities in the cultural and creative industries.
- Keynote speakers: Michel van Dartel (Centre of Applied Research for Art, Design and Technology, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands) and Prof. Elizabeth Churchill (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, UAE)
- Conference leadership: General Chair Dr. A. Ryad Soobhany (Heriot-Watt University, Dubai, UAE) under the guidance of Steering Chair Prof. Anthony L. Brooks (Emeritus Professor at Aalborg University, Denmark)
14th EAI International Conference on ArtsIT, Interactivity & Game Creation – ArtsIT 2025
📆 November 7-9, 2025 | 📌 Dubai, UAE
MobiQuitous 2025 focuses on technologies that enable seamless connectivity and interaction in daily life. Covering mobile computing, networking, IoT, and human-centered design, the event is highly relevant to researchers and professionals working on the future of pervasive digital systems.
Why attend EAI MobiQuitous 2025:
- Gain insights into mobile networks, sensing systems, and IoT applications.
- Connect with experts in smart city development, healthcare systems, and human-computer interaction.
- Learn how ubiquitous computing impacts real-world industries and societies.
- Keynote speaker: Dusit Niyato (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
- Conference leadership: General Chair Weizhi Meng (Lancaster University, UK), Program Chair Lei Zhang (East China Normal University, China), guided by an international Steering Committee: Tao Gu (Macquarie University, Australia), Takahiro Hara (Osaka University, Japan) and Max Mühlhäuser (Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany).
How to Make the Most of Your Attendance
To get the best out of these events, consider:
- Planning ahead: Review the agenda and select sessions relevant to your interests.
- Engaging actively: Join Q&As, workshops, and panel discussions.
- Networking strategically: Introduce yourself to peers, speakers, and exhibitors.
- Following up: Stay in touch with connections after the event to build long-term collaborations.
Read more tips how to maximize your attendance in this article:
Why You Should Attend an Academic Conference (Even Without Presenting)
Answers to frequently asked questions
Can I attend these conferences without submitting a paper?
Yes, all of these events welcome non-authors who wish to participate as attendees.
Do I need to be affiliated with a university to attend?
No, professionals, students, and independent researchers can all attend.
Will I receive access to conference materials as an attendee?
Attendees generally have access to presentations, session materials, and sometimes recorded sessions, depending on the event.
Are there networking opportunities for attendees?
Yes, each conference includes social events, networking breaks, and sessions designed to connect participants.
Conferences are about more than presenting research – they are platforms for collaboration, inspiration, and professional growth. Whether your interests lie in healthcare innovation, digital forensics, creative technologies, or mobile computing, these four events in 2025 offer opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute to global discussions.
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