Regular Papers
Original technical submissions on EDA topics, subject to peer review and presentation at the conference.
Systems/CORE A
ICCAD 2026
IEEE/ACM International Conference on Computer-Aided Design
ICCAD 2026, jointly sponsored by IEEE and ACM, is the premier forum for presenting innovative research in electronic design automation (EDA), covering topics from device and circuit levels to system-level design and post-CMOS technologies. The conference emphasizes cutting-edge advances in CAD, AI for hardware, security, low-power computing, and emerging paradigms like quantum and neuromorphic computing.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
April 8, 2026
AoE
Full paper
April 15, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
April 8, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
April 15, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Workshops
Focused sessions on specialized topics, proposed and organized by researchers.
Tutorials
Expert-led instructional sessions on EDA tools, techniques, or emerging areas.
Special Sessions
Themed sessions highlighting emerging research or interdisciplinary topics.
Panels
Discussions featuring expert perspectives on key challenges and future directions in EDA.
Research areas in scope
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System-Level CAD
HW/SW co-designsimulationheterogeneous SoCsNeural network hardwareAI algorithmsCAD for AICyber-physical systemsFPGAsCGRAsHardware trustEncryptionSide-channel attack preventionLow-power computingApproximate computing
02
Synthesis, Verification, Physical Design, Analysis, Simulation, & Modeling
Logic synthesisTechnology mappingOptimizationFloorplanningPlacementRoutingCTSFormal verificationEmulationATPGPost-silicon debugTiming optimizationPower optimizationSignal integrity optimizationDFMYield estimationReliability analysisRF device modelingEM simulation
03
Emerging Technologies and Paradigms
Emerging devicesNanophotonicsCAD for mixed-domainField-coupled technologiesNon-von Neumann architecturesQuantum computingDNA computingNeuromorphic hardwareSwarm intelligenceGreen computingCAD for microfluidicsBio-sensorsSynthetic biology
Policies worth checking twice
- Authors must designate exactly one corresponding author whose membership and affiliation determine APC rates and waiver eligibility.
- Camera-ready papers must be submitted through HotCRP; email submissions are not accepted.
- Final submissions must be made even if no changes are made from the accepted version.
- After acceptance, changes are limited to adding author names/affiliations, correcting typographical/formatting errors, and addressing specific reviewer requests.
- Changes to the paper title are not permitted after acceptance.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteCall for Papers, Session and Tutorial Proposals Call for Papers InformationFinal Author Instructions Final Submission Procedure for AuthorsWorkshops Learn more about the accepted ICCAD workshopsTutorial Learn through expert-led technical instructionStudent Scholar Program Explore Funding Opportunities
Last verified September 9, 2026