Main Track Papers
Full papers submitted in two rounds with abstract and paper deadlines, revisions, and camera-ready submission.
AI/CORE B
FG 2026
International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition
The 20th IEEE International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition (FG 2026) is the premier international forum for research in image and video-based face, gesture, and body movement recognition. Co-sponsored by the IEEE Biometrics Council and IEEE Computer Society, it covers advances in computer vision, pattern recognition, machine learning, and interdisciplinary behavioral analysis with applications in affective computing, biometrics, and digital humans.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
January 9, 2026
AoE
Full paper
January 15, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
January 9, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
January 15, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Workshop Proposals
Proposals for workshops to be held on May 25 or 29, 2026.
Special Session Proposals
Proposals for special sessions with deadlines in November 2025.
Competition Proposals
Proposals for competitions with deadlines in November 2025.
Tutorial Proposals
Proposals for tutorials to be held on May 25 or 29, 2026.
Panel Proposals
Proposals for panels with a deadline in March 2026.
Doctoral Consortium Submissions
Submissions from PhD candidates with deadlines in April 2026.
Demo Submissions
Submissions for demonstrations with proposal and supplemental material due in April 2026.
Research areas in scope
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Topics of Interest
Face recognition & biometricsFace analysis and synthesisBody action and activity recognitionGesture recognition, analysis, and synthesisAffective computing and multi-modal interactionPsychological and behavioral analysisPerceptual and cognitive aspects of non-verbal interactionDatabases and tools for FGTechnologies and applications related to FGPrivacy and ethical issues of FG
Policies worth checking twice
- All submissions must adhere to the specified deadlines (all AoE).
- Round 1 and Round 2 main track submissions are separate; Round 2 is only for new submissions.
- Camera-ready submission is mandatory for all accepted contributions by April 21st, 2026.
- The conference encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizing committees, invited speakers, and participant support.
- Travel grants and waived registration fees are available for students from underrepresented communities.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are included as evaluation criteria for workshop and tutorial proposals.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026