ICIAP 2022 is the 21st edition of a series of conferences organized every two years by the Italian Association for Research in Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (CVPL, ex GIRPR) which is part of the International Association for Pattern Recognition (IAPR). <a href="https://www.iciap2021.org/"> ICIAP 2021 23-27, May 2022 LECCE, ITALY </a> The focus of the conference is on both classic and recent trends in computer vision, pattern recognition and image processing, and covers both theoretical and applicative aspects, with particular emphasis on the following topics: Video Analysis & Understanding Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning Deep Learning Multiview Geometry and 3D Computer Vision Image Analysis, Detection and Recognition Multimedia; Biomedical and Assistive Technology Digital Forensics and Biometrics Image Processing for Cultural Heritage Robot Vision; Brave new Ideas;