International Conference on Image Processing and Vision Engineering - IMPROVE 2021 IMPROVE is a comprehensive conference of academic and technical nature, focused on image processing and computer vision practical applications. It brings together researchers, engineers and practitioners working either in fundamental areas of image processing, developing new methods and techniques, including innovative machine learning approaches, as well as multimedia communications technology and applications of image processing and artificial vision in diverse areas. Fundamental Research 28 April 2021 - 30 April 2021 Prague, Czechia © INSTICC International Conference on Image Processing and Vision Engineering IMPROVE Website: http://www.improve.scitevents.org April 28 - 30, 2021 Prague, Czech Republic Proceedings will be submitted for indexation by: SCOPUS, Google Scholar, DBLP, Semantic Scholar, Microsoft Academic, EI and Web of Science / Conference Proceedings Citation Index. IMPORTANT DATES: Regular Paper Submission: November 30, 2020 Authors Notification (regular papers): February 5, 2021 Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: February 22, 2021 Conference Topics:Area 1: Fundamentals- Image Formation and Sensors- Perception Engineering- High-speed Computer Vision- Image Fusion- Digital Image Enhancement- Image Restoration- Image Analysis and Scene Understanding- Image Retrieval- Motion, Tracking and 3D Vision- Video UnderstandingArea 2: Methods and Techniques- Digital Filtering- Computer Vision Algorithms- Spatial Domain Techniques- Frequency Domain Techniques- Algebraic Methods- Image Segmentation- Motion Detection- Quality Enhancement- Simulation and Software ToolsArea 3: Machine Learning- Deep Learning and Neural Networks- Adversarial Learning and GANs- Backdoor Definition and Detection- Autoencoders and Representation Learning- Bayesian Deep Learning- Data Mining- Pattern Recognition- Classification and Clustering- Texture Analysis and Classification- Face Recognition- Action Recognition- Model OptimizationArea 4: Multimedia Communications- Image Compression and Multimedia Coding- Multimedia over Networks- Multimedia System Design- Social Media Analysis- Wearable Multimedia- Interactive Visual Systems- Video Indexing and Annotation- Video and Image Security- Intrusion Detection- Watermarking and Steganography Area 5: Imaging- Digital Imaging and Rendering- Optical Imaging- Medical Imaging- Magnetic Resonance Imaging- Neuroimaging- Functional Imaging- Radar Imaging- Hyperspectral ImagingArea 6: Applications- Biometrics- Remote Sensing- Weather and Climate Modeling- Traffic Control and Autonomous Vehicles- Video Surveillance and Event Detection- Crowds Analysis- Image Forensics and Security- Robotic Vision Engineering- Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications- Industrial Quality Control- Military ApplicationsIMPROVE KEYNOTE LECTUREMatthias Niessner, Technical University of Munich, GermanyLuisa Verdoliva, University of Naples Federico II, ItalyFederico Tombari, Google and Technical University of Munich (TUM), GermanyIMPROVE CONFERENCE CHAIR:Sebastiano Battiato, University of Catania, ItalyIMPROVE PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS:Francisco Imai, Apple Inc., United StatesCosimo Distante, CNR, ItalyPROGRAM COMMITTEEhttp://www.improve.scitevents.org/ProgramCommittee.aspxIMPROVE SecretariatAddress: Avenida de S. Francisco Xavier, Lote 7 Cv. CTel: +351 265 520 185Fax: +351 265 520 186Web: http://www.improve.scitevents.orge-mail: improve.secretariat@insticc.org