5th International Conference on Software Engineering and Automation (SEAU 2026) serves as a premier global forum for presenting and exchanging the latest innovations, research findings, methodologies and industrial experiences in Software Engineering and Automation. As modern software systems grow in complexity and scale, the need for advanced engineering principles, intelligent automation and interdisciplinary collaboration has never been greater. SEAU 2026 aims to bring together leading researchers, practitioners and industry experts to explore these evolving challenges and opportunities.