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ICDM 2026

IEEE International Conference on Data Mining

November 12-15, 2026Shenyang, ChinaOfficial conference site Site reachable

ICDM 2026 is the world's premier research conference in data mining, serving as an international forum for sharing original research and practical experiences in all aspects of data mining, including algorithms, systems, and applications. It brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse fields such as machine learning, big data, deep learning, and AI, with a new Applied Track introduced in 2026 to highlight real-world deployed systems and interdisciplinary applications.

Official CFP Back to deadlines Verified September 9, 2026

Key deadlines

Verified September 9, 2026

Abstract registration

May 31, 2026

AoE

Full paper

June 7, 2026

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Conference timeline

Submission and decisions

Abstract registrationKey deadline

May 31, 2026 · AoE

Full paperKey deadline

June 7, 2026 · AoE

Paper fit

Contribution paths

A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.

Research Track Papers

Original research papers spanning all data mining fields, including algorithms, deep learning, large models, multi-modal mining, and diverse applications. Submissions follow IEEE two-column format within 10 pages under strict triple-blind review.

Applied Track Papers

Papers on real-world deployed systems, industrial applications, interdisciplinary studies, new datasets, and comprehensive experimental analyses. Manuscripts follow IEEE two-column format with a 10-page limit under single-blind review.

Workshop Papers

Papers submitted to accepted workshops, limited to 8 pages plus 2 extra pages, peer-reviewed and published in ICDMW proceedings.

Demo Papers

Submissions to showcase innovative, fully implemented data mining systems through interactive demonstrations. Limited to 4 pages in IEEE 2-column format under single-blind review.

PhD Forum Papers

Submissions from PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers to present ongoing work and receive feedback.

Education Forum Papers

Submissions on innovative approaches to teaching and learning data mining and AI, focusing on pedagogical methods, curriculum design, experiential learning, and educational data mining.

Teen Research Symposium Papers

Original research presentations by high school students interested in data mining, offered in both English and Chinese.

BlueSky Track Papers

Papers on visionary, high-risk, high-reward ideas in data mining, encouraging bold and innovative concepts.

Research areas in scope

Foundations & Theories

Foundations, algorithms, models, and theory of data mining, including big data mining

ML/DL & Statistical Methods

Machine learning, deep learning, and statistical methods for big data

Heterogeneous Data Mining

Mining heterogeneous data sources, including text, semi-structured, spatio-temporal, streaming, graph, web, and multimedia data

Systems & Platforms

Data mining systems and platforms for analyzing big data, including methods for parallel and distributed data mining, federated learning, and their efficiency, scalability, security, and privacy

Modeling, Visualization & Recommendations

Data mining for modeling, visualization, personalization, and recommendation

CPS & Complex Time-Evolving Networks

Data mining for cyber-physical systems and complex, time-evolving networks

LLM-Driven

Data mining with large language models

Novel Applications

Novel applications of data mining in data science, including big data analysis in social sciences, physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, climate science, web, marketing, finance, precision medicine, health informatics, and other domains

Policies worth checking twice

Research Track submissions undergo strict triple-blind review.
Applied Track submissions are reviewed under single-blind review.
Demo papers are limited to 4 pages in IEEE two-column format and reviewed under single-blind review.
Workshop papers are limited to 8 pages plus 2 extra pages.
Papers not accepted by the main conference are automatically sent to a workshop selected by the authors during submission.
All accepted workshop papers will be published in the ICDMW proceedings by IEEE Computer Society Press.
At least one workshop chair must register and attend ICDM 2026 in person.
Submissions must follow IEEE two-column format.

Official sources

Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.

Official conference site Program Committee Important Dates Call for Workshops Call for Tutorials Attending

Last verified September 9, 2026