<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">The 3^rd IEEE International Conference on </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">(iMETA 2025)</span></strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">14-17 October 2025 | Dubrovnik, Croatia</span></strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,102,153)"><a href="https://imeta-conference.org/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,153)">https://imeta</span><span style="color:rgb(51,102,153)">-</span><span style="color:rgb(51,102,153)">conference.org/</span></a></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Hybrid Conference</span></strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal">Sponsored by IEEE Croatia Section</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">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></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">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></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">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></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">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></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">List of Tracks:</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 1: Large Language Models (LLMs) in the Metaverse</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 2: Native AI for Metaverse Technologies</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 3: Security and Privacy</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 4: Networking and Communications</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 5: Systems and Computing</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 6: Multimedia and Computer Vision</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 7: Immersive Technologies and Services</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Track 8: Storage and Processing</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Publication</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">IEEE is a technical sponsor of iMETA 2025. All accepted papers in iMETA 2025 and the workshops co-located with it will be submitted to </span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(237,0,0)">IEEEXplore, DBLP and Scopus</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(237,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">for inclusion.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Important Dates:</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(237,0,0)">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:rgb(237,0,0)">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Papers Submission: </span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(237,0,0)">June 15, 2025</span></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Acceptance Notification: July 15, 2025</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Registration Due: August 15, 2025</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Camera-ready paper due: August 15, 2025</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:red">Workshop/Tutorial Proposal Submission: June 15, 2025</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Workshop/Tutorial Proposal Acceptance: July 1, 2025</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Submission Guidelines:</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">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. Submission Link: </span><span id="m_-8453435613645086918m_7509188067953459348gmail-OBJ_PREFIX_DWT120_com_zimbra_url"><span id="m_-8453435613645086918m_7509188067953459348gmail-OBJ_PREFIX_DWT122_com_zimbra_url"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,102,153)"><span role="link" id="m_-8453435613645086918m_7509188067953459348gmail-OBJ_PREFIX_DWT465_com_zimbra_url"><a href="https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2025" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:none"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,153)">https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2025</span></a></span></span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Organizing Committee</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Steering Committee</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;color:black">          </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Ian F. Akyildiz, Truva Inc., USA</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12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