Technical papers
Oral, video, and poster presentations covering all aspects of the multimedia field.
Multimedia/CORE Unranked
ACMMM 26 DS 2026
ACM Multimedia 2026 Doctoral Symposium Track
ACM Multimedia 2026 is the premier international conference dedicated to advancing research and applications across diverse multimedia fields, bringing together academia and industry to explore cutting-edge developments in video, audio, haptics, virtual and augmented reality, social data, and more. With a strong emphasis on multimodal integration, AI-driven systems, and real-world impact, the conference welcomes innovations in areas like healthcare, education, and entertainment, and features a comprehensive program of technical sessions, workshops, and demonstrations.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
May 7, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
May 7, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Tutorials
Educational sessions on multimedia topics.
Panels
Discussions on current and future trends in multimedia research and applications.
Exhibits and demonstrations
Showcases of multimedia systems and technologies.
Workshops
Specialized sessions focused on niche or emerging topics.
Doctoral symposium
Forum for PhD students to present and discuss their research.
Multimedia grand challenge
Competitive event addressing major multimedia problems.
Brave new ideas
Presentations on bold, unconventional, or visionary research directions.
Open source software competition
Competition for open-source multimedia software contributions.
Research areas in scope
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Core Multimedia Technologies
VideoHapticsVirtual and augmented realityAudioSpeechMusicSensor dataSocial dataMultimedia signal processing
02
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas
Artificial intelligence3D & metaverseVision and languagesHuman-computer interaction
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Application Domains
HealthcareEducationEntertainment
Policies worth checking twice
- Starting January 1, 2026, ACM has fully transitioned to Open Access.
- Authors from institutions participating in the ACM Open program do not have to pay article processing charges (APC).
- APC Waivers and Discounts Policy is available for eligible authors.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026