Papers
Full-length research papers presenting original contributions in visualization and visual analytics.
Computer Vision/CORE A
IEEE VIS 2026
IEEE Visualization Conference
IEEE VIS 2026 is the premier forum for advances in visualization and visual analytics, bringing together an international community of researchers and practitioners from academia, government, and industry. The conference will be held in Boston, MA, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence, and will feature a diverse program including papers, workshops, tutorials, panels, and the CLUSTER Practitioners' Summit.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
March 22, 2026
AoE
Full paper
April 1, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
March 22, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
April 1, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short Papers
Concise papers presenting early-stage work, tools, or case studies with clear impact.
Visions
Forward-looking submissions that propose novel ideas, future directions, or speculative concepts in visualization.
Posters
Visual summaries of research or projects presented in a poster format for interactive discussion.
Tutorials
Half-day instructional sessions covering new tools, methods, systems, or application domains in visualization.
Workshop Proposals
Proposals for informal, interactive workshops focused on emerging topics, community building, or non-traditional formats.
Workshop Papers
Papers presented at accepted workshops, which may or may not be archival, depending on the workshop's publication plan.
Panels
Structured discussions on important or controversial issues in the field, featuring expert panelists and audience participation.
Doctoral Colloquium
A forum for PhD students to present and receive feedback on their research proposals and progress.
VISAP (VIS Arts Program)
A mini-conference and exhibition for visualization researchers, designers, and artists to showcase creative and artistic work.
CLUSTER: The Practitioners' Summit
A gathering for professionals who build, ship, and defend visualizations in real-world settings.
Lightning Talks
Brief, fast-paced presentations showcasing quick ideas, tools, or results.
Research areas in scope
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Visualization and Visual Analytics
scientific visualizationinformation visualizationvisual analyticsvolume and flow visualizationgeographic visualizationhigh performance computingvisual data sciencevisualization in artificial intelligenceextended reality technologiesscientific application communities
Policies worth checking twice
- All submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted.
- Papers must be anonymized for blind review.
- Papers must adhere to the specified page limits (e.g., 10 pages for full papers, 6 pages for short papers).
- Authors must submit an AI-use statement if generative AI tools were used in the creation of the work.
- Accepted workshop papers may be submitted as full papers to future VIS conferences, provided they contain novel scientific contributions and not verbatim copies.
- At least one author of each accepted paper or workshop contribution must register and attend the conference in person or virtually.
- Tutorial and workshop proposals must be submitted via PCS and not exceed specified page limits (3 pages for tutorials, 4 pages for workshops).
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
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Last verified September 9, 2026