Full Papers
Original, unpublished research and industrial practice reports submitted to symposia and workshops.
Software Eng/CORE B
COMPSAC 2026
International Computer Software and Applications Conference
COMPSAC 2026 is the IEEE Computer Society’s flagship conference on Computers, Software, and Applications, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government to explore cutting-edge research and emerging trends in computing technologies. Hosted in Madrid, Spain, the conference features symposia, workshops, keynotes, and special sessions covering a broad spectrum of computing disciplines, with a focus on innovation and practical applications.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
February 1, 2026
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Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
February 1, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short Papers
Concise submissions, typically presenting preliminary results or focused contributions, accepted in symposia such as DSAT and BEST.
Workshop Papers
Papers submitted to specialized workshops, including ITA and eHealth-IoT.
Fast Abstracts
Brief presentations of ongoing or emerging work, distinct from full or short papers.
Student Research Symposium (SRS) Submissions
Research contributions from students, presented in the Student Research Symposium.
Research areas in scope
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Symposia
Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI)Software Engineering Technologies & Applications (SETA)Security, Privacy, & Trust in Computing (SEPT)Data Sciences, Analytics & Technologies (DSAT)Blockchain (BEST)Computer Architectures & Platforms (CAP)IT in Practice (ITiP)
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Workshops
Intelligent Tools for Accessibility – Technologies Transforming the Future of Inclusive Solutions (ITA)eHealth-IoT
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Special Sessions
Legacies SymposiumJC/CJ Research Projects
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Plenary Events
Modern Computing in 80 Years – Where We Came From and Where We Are GoingAI Driven Applications Shaping the Future
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Other Events
Student Research Symposium (SRS 2026)Fast Abstracts2nd IEEE Mentorium Workshop: Building Blocks for Early-Career Researchers (Mentorium 2026)Exhibition
Policies worth checking twice
- Authors must submit original, unpublished research and industrial practice reports.
- Simultaneous submission to other venues is generally prohibited, except under COMPSAC 2026’s JC & CJ program.
- All submissions must adhere to IEEE Publishing Policies and will be vetted through the IEEE CrossCheck portal.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteFull Conference ProgramCall for PapersInformation for Authors2026 Symposia and Workshops2nd IEEE Mentorium Workshop: Building Blocks for Early-Career Researchers (Mento
Last verified September 9, 2026