Following the success of the past editions, 2026 The 5th International Conference on Intelligent Science and Technology (ICIST 2026) will be held during July 17-19, 2026 in Nanjing, China. ICIST 2026 is sponsored by Hohai University, China, hosted by the College of Computer and Information Technology Engineering of Hohai University, China. This international conference will be a place for presenting the cutting-edge technology in intelligent science and technology, exchanging innovative ideas, promoting friendship, and experiencing new culture. The conference will cover keynote speeches, invited speeches and technical sessions on theory, analysis, design, test and applications related to intelligent science and technology. It is our pleasure to welcome you to ICIST 2026.