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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a name="_Hlk187768025"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:107%;color:red">The 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse
Technologies & Applications (iMETA 2025)<span></span></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a name="_Hlk187768052"><span style="color:rgb(68,114,196)">14-17
October 2025 | Dubrovnik, Croatia<span></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="color:rgb(68,114,196)">Hybrid Conference<span></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="color:red">Technically sponsored by IEEE Croatia section<span></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://imeta-conference.org/">https://imeta-conference.org/</a><i><span style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"> </span></i></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)">Over the years, technology has advanced significantly, and the
creation of virtual environments (i.e., metaverse) is one of the latest innovations
to revolutionize how we interact, process, and connect our real lives to other
lives. With the metaverse, we are presented with a new realm that blurs the
lines between the physical and digital world, providing a new space for
communication, commerce, services, and entertainment.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)">The
International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies &
Applications (iMETA) is to bring together leading researchers, academics, and
industry experts to explore the various aspects of the distributive metaverse,
including its technologies, applications, and implications for various
industries. Attendees can expect to participate in exciting keynote speeches,
panel discussions, and presentations on cutting-edge research field.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)">Throughout
the conference, there will be ample opportunities for attendees to network,
share their knowledge, and collaborate on future initiatives that will drive
the development of the metaverse forward. We are confident that iMETA
conference will inspire new ideas, foster innovation, and spark collaborations
that will push the boundaries of the metaverse and its potential to change the
world as we know it.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)">The
metaverse is a complex system that requires careful planning, design, and
implementation to function correctly. The iMETA conference will delve into
several key areas related to communication, computing, and systems within the
metaverse. Communication is a fundamental aspect of the metaverse, allowing
users to interact with one another, share information, and collaborate on tasks.
Computing is also essential for the metaverse advancements and to function
effectively. Topics such as distributed computing, cloud computing, and edge
computing are to be revisited within the metaverse realm.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)">Overall,
the iMETA conference aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive
understanding of the communication, computing, and system requirements of the
metaverse. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations,
attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts and learn
about the latest developments and future trends in the field. The conference
will also provide ample opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge, and
collaborating with others in the metaverse community.<span></span></span></p>
<h4 style="margin-top:0in;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">List
of Tracks:<span></span></span></h4>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
1: <a name="_Hlk187768144">Large Language Models (LLMs) in the Metaverse</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif"><span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
2: Native AI for Metaverse Technologies<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
3: Security and Privacy<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
4: Networking and Communications<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
5: Systems and Computing<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
6: Multimedia and Computer Vision<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
7: Immersive Technologies and Services<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Track
8: Storage and Processing<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:6pt 0in;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Publication<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:16.2pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">IEEE
is a technical sponsor of iMETA 2025</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt">. All accepted papers in iMETA 2025 and the
workshops co-located with it will be submitted to IEEEXplore, dblp and Scopus
for inclusion.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Important Dates:<span></span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a name="_Hlk187768197"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Papers due: March 15, 2025<span></span></span></a></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Acceptance notification: May 26,
2025<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Registration due: June 26, 2025<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)">Camera-ready paper
due: July 26, 2025</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Workshop/Tutorial Proposal
Submission: March 15, 2025<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Workshop/Tutorial Proposal
Acceptance: April 1, 2025<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:12pt 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Submission Guidelines:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41)">Manuscripts must be original, not previously published, or under
review by another conference or journal. Submissions should adhere to the IEEE
Conference Proceedings Format, using a double-column layout, 10-point font, and
letter-sized paper. Manuscripts must be submitted in PDF format and should not
exceed 6 pages for the review process. Accepted papers may extend to a maximum
of 8 pages for the camera-ready version, subject to an overlength page fee.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;color:rgb(112,48,160)">Submission Link: </span></b><a name="_Hlk187768697"></a><a href="https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2025"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2025</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;color:rgb(112,48,160)"> </span></b> <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;color:rgb(68,114,196)"> </span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Organizing Committee<span></span></span></b></p>
<h3 style="margin-top:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a name="_Hlk187768714"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"> </span></b></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Steering
Committee<span></span></span></h3>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Ian F. Akyildiz, Truva Inc., USA<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Merouane Debbah, TII, UAE<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Nirwan Ansari, New Jersey Institute
of Technology, USA<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Salil Kanhere, UNSW Sydney,
Australia<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Walid Saad, Virginia Tech, USA<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<h3 style="margin-top:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">General Co-chairs<span></span></span></h3>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Adriana Lipovac, University of Dubrovnik, Croatia</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif"><span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Yulei Wu, </span><a href="https://www.essex.ac.uk/"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif;color:rgb(33,37,41);text-decoration-line:none">University of Bristol, </span></a><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">UK<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<h3 style="margin-top:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Program Co-chairs<span></span></span></h3>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Ouns Bouachir, Zayed University, UAE</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"noto sans",serif"><span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Elif Bozkaya, National Defence
University Turkish Naval Academy, Turkey<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"noto sans",serif">Marwan Omar, Illinois Institute of
Technology, USA<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">--Regards,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"> <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p>
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