A Guide to Upcoming IEEE & Technical Conferences in 2026

Planning your academic and professional calendar is essential for staying ahead in the fast-evolving fields of engineering and computer science. The year 2026 is shaping up with a wealth of opportunities to present research, network with global experts, and explore the latest technological advancements. Many of these key events are associated with the prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) or adhere to its high standards for publication.

To help you navigate the options, we have compiled a curated list of upcoming technical conferences for 2026. This guide covers a range of specialized topics, with events held across Asia and beyond. Mark your calendars and prepare your submissions for these premier gatherings.

Conferences by Field of Interest

The following events are categorized by their primary technical focus, with all proceedings indexed by EI Compendex and Scopus.

AI, Software, and Computer Systems

IEEE 2nd International Conference on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Electrical Engineering (AAIEE 2026)
- Location: Beijing, China
- Dates: May 8 - 11, 2026
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
IEEE 6th International Conference on Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (SEAI 2026)
- Location: Fuzhou, China
- Dates: June 19 - 21, 2026
- Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026
11th International Conference on Computer and Communication Systems (ICCCS 2026)
- Location: Wuhan, China
- Dates: April 17 - 20, 2026
- Submission Deadline: October 30, 2025
10th International Conference on Management Engineering, Software Engineering and Service Sciences (ICMSS 2026)
- Location: Wuhan, China
- Dates: March 20 - 22, 2026
- Submission Deadline: October 10, 2025
7th International Conference on Machine Learning and Human-Computer Interaction (MLHMI 2026)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Dates: March 17 - 19, 2026
- Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025
5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Technology (APCT 2026)
- Location: Bali, Indonesia
- Dates: January 16 - 18, 2026
- Submission Deadline: September 25, 2025

Power, Energy, and Electrical Engineering

IEEE 4th International Conference on Power Science and Technology (ICPST 2026)
- Location: Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
- Dates: May 15 - 18, 2026
- Submission Deadline: December 20, 2025
8th Asian Energy and Electrical Engineering Symposium (AEEES 2026)
- Location: Chengdu, China
- Dates: March 27 - 30, 2026
- Submission Deadline: November 10, 2025
2nd International Workshop on Electrical Systems (WSES 2026)
- Location: Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Dates: June 26 - 28, 2026
- Submission Deadline: February 5, 2026

Signal Processing and Communications

11th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (ICSIP 2026)
- Location: Changzhou, China
- Dates: July 17 - 19, 2026
- Submission Deadline: February 5, 2026
9th International Conference on Communication Engineering and Technology (ICCET 2026)
- Location: Guangzhou, China
- Dates: May 15 - 17, 2026
- Submission Deadline: November 25, 2025

Manufacturing and Interdisciplinary Topics

21st International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN 2026)
- Location: Chongqing, China
- Dates: May 17 - 20, 2026
- Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026
17th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technology (ICMIMT 2026)
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Dates: May 13 - 15, 2026
- Submission Deadline: December 20, 2025