The World Summit on Digital Wellbeing (WSDW 2026) will bring together researchers, cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and students from around the world for a two-day virtual conference on 2–3 December 2026.
Organized by the Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW), India, the summit will provide a global platform to explore how emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—are transforming the way we live, work, learn, and interact. Through international collaboration and knowledge sharing, WSDW 2026 aims to promote digital safety, responsible innovation, and practical solutions for building a more secure, inclusive, and digitally resilient society.
The conference will feature keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, research presentations, and interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration across academia, industry, government, and civil society. Participants will explore practical approaches to today’s most pressing digital challenges, including:
– Building healthier and safer digital experiences for individuals and communities
– Strengthening cybersecurity and cyber resilience against evolving threats
– Advancing the responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence
– Protecting children, families, and organizations in the digital world
– Creating trustworthy digital environments through effective governance, ethical technology, and public policy
– Understanding how emerging technologies are shaping society, education, and the future of work
– Promoting digital literacy, awareness, and responsible online behaviour
Call for Papers
Researchers, academics, professionals, practitioners, and students are invited to submit original research and share innovative ideas that contribute to advancing digital wellbeing, cybersecurity, and responsible technology.
Key Dates
– Abstract Submission (400 words): 8 August 2026
– Abstract Acceptance Notification: 16 August 2026
– Full Paper Submission: 15 October 2026
– Final Acceptance Notification: 30 October 2026
– Camera-Ready Paper Submission: 10 November 2026
– Conference Dates: 2–3 December 2026
Accepted contributions will provide participants with an opportunity to present their work to an international audience, exchange knowledge with leading experts, and contribute to discussions that will help shape the future of digital wellbeing and online safety.
Join WSDW 2026
As a strategic partner of WSDW 2026, the ISSA Egypt Chapter is proud to support this global initiative and encourages its members, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, educators, students, and partner organizations to participate in this international event. The summit offers a valuable opportunity to collaborate across borders, share expertise, build new partnerships, and contribute to creating a safer and more responsible digital future.
To learn more about the conference, submission guidelines, registration, and participation opportunities, please visit
http://issa-eg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WSDW-2026-Conference-Brochure-v-1.0-2.pdf