Historically, this is the sixteenth consecutive year, following the successful IST events held previously in Stresa, Italy (2004), Niagara Falls, Canada (2005), Minori, Italy (2006), Krakow, Poland (2007), Chania, Greece (2008), Shenzhen, China (2009), Thessaloniki, Greece (2010), Penang Island, Malaysia (2011), Manchester, UK (2012), Beijing, China (2013), Santorini, Greece (2014), Macau, China (2015), Chania, Greece (2016), Beijing, China (2017), Krakow, Poland (2018), Abu Dhabi, UAE (2019), New York (virtual) (2021) where experts from all over the world meet to trigger an in-depth discussion of imaging methodologies and its applications shaping the future, and identifying emerging imaging trends.

This year, scientists and engineers from all over the world meet to explore the design principles, development and applications of new imaging technologies and computer visualization techniques. The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze and interpret imaging data is rapidly changing the global economy, experiencing an unparalleled integration of science and technology with artificial intelligence and big data; let us see this event as unique opportunity not only to exchange and disseminate knowledge but also bridge multidisciplinary areas like engineering and science with health science, robotics, quantum neuromorphic cognition, exploration of Space and Industry 4.0.; generating new knowledge while establishing global collaborative multidisciplinary opportunities, by tightening collaborations among industry, academia, and healthcare industry.

We would like to thank the TC-19 on Imaging Measurements and Systems Technical Committee, IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society, Prof. Chi-Hung Hwang and the local Organizing Committee, the IST Organizing and Steering Committees, for their dedicated efforts towards the organization of the event. Special thanks Conference Catalysts, LLC, Administrators of the IST and the IEEE School of Imaging, for their outstanding and enthusiastic efforts to administrate and contribute to the success of these two major events.

We are cordially inviting you to join and honor with your presence the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques (IST2022) and the IEEE International School on Imaging. This is a unique opportunity for the advancement of knowledge, I addition, it paves the way to generate exciting global collaborative opportunities among industry, academia, and healthcare professionals.