*The 12th International Conference on Information and Communication Systems (ICICS 2021)* *24-26 May 2021 - Valencia - Spain (Virtual Event) * *https://www.just.edu.jo/icics/icics2021/index.html <https://www.just.edu.jo/icics/icics2021/index.html>* *ICICS 2021 CFP:* The International Conference on Information and Communication Systems (ICICS 2021) is a forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of Computer and Information Sciences. The topics that will be covered in the ICICS 2021 include, but are not limited to: Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Computing, Networking, Information Security and Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Computer Forensics, Web Content Mining, Bioinformatics and IT Applications, Database Technology, Systems Integration, Information Systems Analysis and Specification, Communications, and Human-Computer Interaction. Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to: • Data Science and Applications • Security, privacy, and digital forensics • Networking, IoT, and Sensors • Cloud and High Performance Computing • Software and web Engineering • Multimedia, Computer Vision and Image Processing • AI and Machine Learning • Databases and Information Systems • Electronics and Communication Systems • Natural Language Processing and Applications *Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings* Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link. A full paper must not exceed the stated length (including all figures, tables and references). Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected without review. Also, submissions received after the due date, exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information or clarification. Submitted papers must include original work, and must not be under consideration for another conference or journal. Submission of regular papers must not exceed 8 pages and must follow the IEEE paper format. Please include up to 7 keywords, complete postal and e-mail address, and fax and phone numbers of the corresponding author. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work at the conference. Submitted papers that are deemed of good quality but that could not be accepted as regular papers will be accepted as short papers. Length of short papers. *Keynote Speakers* * Jagannathan Sarangapani, The Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA * Paolo Rosso, The Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain, * Manu Malek. Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs and Stevens Institute of Technology, USA * Abbes Amira, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. *Important Dates* *Submission Date: 1 March 2021 (Firm and Final)* Notification to Authors: 28 March 2021 Camera Ready Submission: 19 April 2021 *Journal Special Issues* Selected papers from the presented papers will be invited to submit an extended version to the following journals. - Cluster Computing - Springer. - Computer and Electrical Engineering Journal - Elsevier. Papers will be selected based on their reviewers’ scores and appropriateness to the Journal’s theme. All extended versions will undergo reviews and must represent original unpublished research work. Further details will be made available at a later stage. Please send any inquiry to ICICS Team at: icics@just.edu.jo