This book gathers the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Frontier Computing (European Forum), held in Prague in July 2026, and provides comprehensive coverage of the latest advances and trends in information technology, science, and engineering. It addresses a number of broad themes, including communication networks, business intelligence and knowledge management, Web intelligence, and related fields that inspire the development of information technology. The respective contributions cover a wide range of topics: database and data mining, networking and communications, Web and Internet of things, embedded systems, soft computing, social network analysis, security and privacy, optical communication, and ubiquitous/pervasive computing. Many of the papers outline promising future research directions, and this book benefits students, researchers, and professionals alike. Further, it offers a useful reference guide for newcomers to the field.

Dr. Jason C. Hung is a professor of Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, ROC. His research interests include Multimedia Computing and Networking, e- Learning, Web Service, and Anticipatory Computing. Dr. Hung received his BS and MS degrees in Computer Science and Information Engineering from Tamkang University, in 1996 and 1998, respectively. He also received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Information Engineering from Tamkang University in 2001. He is the founder of International Conference on Frontier Computing. In 2013, he served as Hon Treasurer of IET Taipei LN. In April of 2014, he was elected as a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET). He was elected as chair of IET Taipei LN in November 2022. From June 2015, he is an editor-in-chief of International Journal of Cognitive Performance Support.
Dr. Neil Yen serves as Strategy Consultant at Neuralpunk Inc. Taiwan, where he provides strategic and technical advisory services on emerging technologies and innovation-driven initiatives. Prior to joining Neuralpunk, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Aizu, where he spent over a decade in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Yen focused on bridging theory and practice, mentoring students, and fostering interdisciplinary and industry-academia collaborations. Drawing on his extensive academic background and practical industry experience, he brings a balanced perspective that combines rigorous analytical thinking with real-world execution. He is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to address complex challenges, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact across industries.
Dr. Jia-Wei Chang is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taichung University of Science and Technology. Since 2024, he has served as the Executive Director of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)—Taipei Network. Previously, from February to July 2018, he was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Science at National Cheng Kung University. His industry experience includes working as a data scientist and project manager in the IoT Business Unit at Nexcom from 2016 to 2017. Dr. Chang received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science from National Cheng Kung University in 2017. His research interests include natural language processing, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, data mining, and e-learning technologies.
Dr. Yenjou Wang is an assistant professor in the Department of Information, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science at Daiichi Institute of Technology, Japan. She completed her doctoral coursework and research at Waseda University and holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Aizu. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on artificial intelligence, large language models, sentiment analysis, and real-time emotion monitoring, with particular interest in understanding human behavior and social interactions on social networking platforms. She has served as a guest editor for special issues in international journals, including Computer Science and Information Systems (ComSIS) and the Journal of Internet Technology (JIT), and is an active reviewer for IEEE Transactions journals. She also has over five years of experience in international conference organization and academic service.