Regular Papers
Full-length research papers covering original work in multimedia technologies and applications.
Computer Vision/CORE A
ICME 2026
The IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo
The IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo (ICME) 2026 is the flagship conference sponsored by four IEEE societies—Circuits and Systems, Communications, Computer, and Signal Processing—promoting interdisciplinary exchange of advances in multimedia technologies, systems, and applications. The conference will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, and features a broad range of submission tracks including regular papers, industry papers, workshops, tutorials, grand challenges, and artworks.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
January 1, 2026
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Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
January 1, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Industry/Application Track Papers
Papers describing practical implementations, case studies, or real-world applications of multimedia systems.
Workshop Papers
Papers submitted to individual workshops, with separate submission deadlines and review processes.
Grand Challenge Proposals
Proposals for open challenges in multimedia research, inviting community participation.
Special Session Proposals
Proposals to organize focused sessions on emerging or specialized topics.
Tutorial Proposals
Proposals for educational tutorials on multimedia topics.
Short Course Proposals
Proposals for in-depth instructional courses on multimedia technologies.
Demonstration Proposals
Proposals to showcase working multimedia systems or prototypes.
Panel Proposals
Proposals for moderated panel discussions on key multimedia topics.
Artworks
AI-generated artistic submissions for the AIART Gallery.
Research areas in scope
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Regular Paper Tracks
Multimedia Signal ProcessingMultimedia Analysis and UnderstandingMultimedia Compression and CodingMultimedia Communication and NetworkingMultimedia Systems and ArchitecturesMultimedia Applications and ServicesHuman-Computer Interaction and MultimediaMultimedia Security and PrivacyMultimedia Data Mining and ManagementMultimedia for Social GoodAI for MultimediaMultimedia in HealthcareMultimedia in EducationMultimedia in EntertainmentMultimedia in Virtual and Augmented RealityMultimedia in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
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Industry/Application Track
Real-world multimedia applicationsIndustrial deployment of multimedia technologiesCase studies of multimedia systems in practice
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Artworks
AIART Gallery – AI-generated artistic works
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Papers must be formatted according to IEEE guidelines.
- Double-blind review is enforced for regular papers.
- Camera-ready submissions must include copyright forms and author registration.
- No-show policy: Unregistered authors will result in paper removal from proceedings.
- Author changes (addition/removal) are not permitted after the submission deadline.
- AI-generated content must be disclosed in the paper and used appropriately according to IEEE policy.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteImportant DatesCall For PapersWorkshop ProposalsTutorial ProposalsIndustry Technology Workshop Proposals
Last verified September 9, 2026