The 2026 5th International Conference on Image Processing, Object Detection and Tracking (IPODT 2026) will be held from August 21 to 23, 2026, in Wuhan, China. In the context of the rapid development of artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies, image processing and object detection and tracking techniques are being widely applied in various fields such as security surveillance, autonomous driving, smart homes, and medical imaging, becoming important driving forces for the advancement of modern technology. This conference aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, scholars, and industry experts from around the world to showcase and discuss the latest developments in these fields, thus promoting scientific research and technological innovation.