Intelligent Data Engineering and Automated Learning - Ideal 2020: 21st International Conference, Guimaraes, Portugal, November 4-6, 2020, Proceedings,
暫譯: 智能數據工程與自動化學習 - 理想2020：第21屆國際會議，葡萄牙吉馬良斯，2020年11月4-6日，會議論文集

This two-volume set of LNCS 12489 and 12490 constitutes the thoroughly refereed conference proceedings of the 21th International Conference on Intelligent Data Engineering and Automated Learning, IDEAL 2020, held in Guimaraes, Portugal, in November 2020.*

The 93 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. These papers provided a timely sample of the latest advances in data engineering and machine learning, from methodologies, frameworks, and algorithms to applications. The core themes of IDEAL 2020 include big data challenges, machine learning, data mining, information retrieval and management, bio-/neuro-informatics, bio-inspiredmodels, agents and hybrid intelligent systems, real-world applications of intelligent techniques and AI.

* The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.