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In the field of computer science, choosing the right conference to submit your research is a strategic decision that can influence your academic reputation, career trajectory, and research impact. One of the most widely recognized benchmarks in China—and increasingly referenced internationally—is the CCF Recommended Conference List published by the China Computer Federation (CCF).
The CCF Recommended International Academic Conference and Journal List is an official classification system maintained by the China Computer Federation. It categorizes conferences and journals into A, B, and C levels based on their academic influence, quality, and relevance to the computer science community.
The list is updated periodically to reflect changes in the academic landscape, emerging research areas, and evolving standards of quality. It covers a wide range of subfields, including:
Computer Architecture, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Storage Systems
Computer Networks
Network and Information Security
Software Engineering, Programming Languages, and Systems Software
Databases, Data Mining, and Information Retrieval
Theoretical Computer Science
Computer Graphics and Multimedia
Artificial Intelligence
Human-Computer Interaction and Ubiquitous Computing
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas
You can access the official list on the , which provides detailed classifications for each research domain.
A-Level Conferences
Considered top-tier, with the highest academic prestige.
Extremely competitive acceptance rates (often below 20%).
Attract leading researchers and industry experts from around the world.
Examples: AAAI, IJCAI (Artificial Intelligence), SIGCOMM (Networking), CVPR (Computer Vision).
B-Level Conferences
High-quality, internationally recognized events.
Slightly less competitive than A-level but still rigorous.
Often serve as important venues for specialized research communities.
Examples: ICDM (Data Mining), INFOCOM (Networking), ICME (Multimedia).
C-Level Conferences
Well-known within specific subfields or regions.
More accessible for early-career researchers to present work.
Valuable for networking and gaining feedback from peers.
Examples vary widely depending on the research area.
While the CCF list is a major reference in China, globally there are other ranking systems and evaluation metrics:
Academic Impact: Citation rates, influence on the field.
Review Rigor: Quality and transparency of the peer review process.
International Participation: Diversity of authors, reviewers, and attendees.
Organizing Body: Reputation of the host institution or professional society.
Historical Consistency: Long-term track record of quality.
CORE Conference Ranking: Used in Australia and New Zealand, with grades A*, A, B, C.
Google Scholar Metrics: Uses the h5-index to measure citation impact over the last five years.
Scopus/EI/SCI Indexing: Indicates whether proceedings are indexed in major academic databases.
For Career Advancement: Publishing in A-level conferences can significantly boost your academic profile.
For Research Fit: Choose conferences that align closely with your research topic, even if they are B or C level.
For Networking: Smaller or specialized conferences can offer more direct interaction with peers and potential collaborators.
For Institutional Requirements: Some universities and funding agencies explicitly require publications in certain ranked conferences.
The most reliable source is the , which allows you to browse by research category and see the latest updates. Many universities also publish the list internally, sometimes with additional notes on how it aligns with their evaluation policies.
The CCF Recommended Conference List is a valuable tool for navigating the complex landscape of computer science conferences. By understanding the classification system and combining it with other global ranking metrics, researchers can make informed decisions about where to present their work for maximum impact.
