Finding a conference is easy; finding one that guarantees high-quality publication is harder. For 2026, we have identified a strong lineup of events that have already confirmed their affiliation with two of the world's most respected scientific publishers: IEEE and Springer.
Submitting to these events ensures your work will be indexed in global databases like Scopus and Ei Compendex, vital for your academic tenure and grant applications.1. Top IEEE Conferences (Engineering & Tech)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world's largest technical professional organization. Papers accepted here are archived in IEEE Xplore, providing massive global visibility.
APDSP 2026: 10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Digital Signal Processing This is a milestone event for the signal processing community.
• Publication: IET Conference Proceedings (Included in IEEE Xplore)
• When: March 28–30, 2026
• Where: Chengdu, China
• Focus: Digital Signal Processing, Audio/Speech Processing, and Machine Learning.
• Official Website: http://www.icdsp.org/
ICIET 2026: 14th International Conference on Information and Education Technology A premier event bridging IT and pedagogy, technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Education Society.
• Publication: IEEE Conference Proceedings
• When: April 17–19, 2026
• Where: Koriyama, Japan
• Focus: Educational Technology, AI in Education, and Learning Analytics.
• Official Website: http://www.iciet.org/
ICCCBDA 2026: 11th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics Entering its second decade, this conference is a staple for data scientists.
• Publication: IEEE Conference Proceedings
• When: March 26–28, 2026
• Where: Chengdu, China
• Focus: Cloud Architecture, Big Data Security, and IoT.
• Official Website: https://icccbda.com/
AIPE 2026: 4th International Conference on AI and Power Engineering
• Publication: IEEE Conference Proceedings
• When: May 22–24, 2026
• Where: Nanjing, China
• Focus: AI applications in Smart Grids and Power Systems.
• Official Website: https://www.aipe.org/
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2. Top Springer Conferences (Science & Management) Springer is renowned for its book series (like Lecture Notes in Computer Science or Environmental Science and Engineering). These proceedings are book-quality and rigorous.
ICEES 2026: 10th International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science
• Publication: Springer Environmental Science and Engineering series
• When: March 27–29, 2026
• Where: Shanghai, China
• Focus: Sustainable Energy, Ecosystem Management, and Pollution Control.
• Official Website: https://www.icees.org/
ICIM 2026: 12th International Conference on Information Management Hosted at the prestigious University of Oxford, this is a top tier event for information system researchers.
• Publication: Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS)
• When: March 27–29, 2026
• Where: Oxford, United Kingdom
• Focus: Information Management, Innovation, and Business Intelligence.
• Official Website: http://www.icim.org/
ICNB 2026: 10th International Conference on Nanomaterials and Biomaterials
• Publication: Springer Proceedings
• When: April 3–5, 2026
• Where: Bangkok, Thailand
• Focus: Nanotechnology, Bio-engineering, and Advanced Materials.
• Official Website: https://www.icnb.org/
ICFET 2026: 12th International Conference on Frontiers of Educational Technologies
• Publication: Springer Proceedings
• When: May 15–17, 2026
• Where: Tokyo, Japan
• Focus: Virtual Learning, E-learning ecosystem, and EdTech Innovation.
• Official Website: http://www.icfet.org/
Submission Strategy
• Format is Key: IEEE uses a strict 2-column format. Springer usually requires a single-column format (LNCS style). Download the correct template from the official website before you type a single word.
• Plagiarism Check: Both publishers have zero tolerance for plagiarism. Ensure your similarity index is below 20% before submitting.
• Deadlines: Most of these conferences have submission deadlines in January or February 2026. Do not miss them!
