ICNC-FSKD is a premier international forum for scientists and researchers to present state-of-the-art neural computation and intelligent methods. These methods are inspired by nature, primarily biological, linguistic, physical systems and their applications to computers, circuits, systems, control, communications. The conference focuses on the emerging interdisciplinary area in which innovative theories and methodologies are being investigated and developed to explore complex and challenging problems. This conference builds on the success of the previous seventeen ICNC-FSKD conferences.