For researchers aiming for high visibility and academic rigor, Springer conference proceedings (such as Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, etc.) are a prestigious destination.

Springer-published papers are renowned for their high indexing standards, with the vast majority being indexed in EI Compendex and Scopus.

We have curated a definitive list of major international conferences for the first half of 2026 that have partnered with Springer or are targeting Springer publication. Whether you are in Artificial Intelligence, Civil Engineering, or Education Technology, these venues offer the global platform your research deserves.

1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Cutting-edge venues for algorithms, data science, and intelligent systems.

• ICIAI 2026 (10th Intl. Conf. on Innovation in Artificial Intelligence)

  • Location: Tokyo, Japan | Date: April 11-14, 2026

  • Deadline: December 20, 2025

  • Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• ICMLC 2026 (18th Intl. Conf. on Machine Learning and Computing)

  • Location: Nanjing, China | Date: February 6-9, 2026

  • Deadline: December 30, 2025

  • Focus: A long-running, flagship event for machine learning theory.

• ICMLSC 2026 (10th Intl. Conf. on Machine Learning and Soft Computing)

  • Location: Osaka, Japan | Date: February 4-6, 2026

  • Deadline: December 20, 2025

• ISDEA 2026 (5th Intl. Conf. on Intelligent Systems Design and Engineering Applications)

  • Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Date: April 18-20, 2026

  • Deadline: December 10, 2025

2. Education Technology & Digital Learning (EdTech)

Events exploring the intersection of pedagogy and modern technology.

• ICFET 2026 (12th Intl. Conf. on Frontiers of Educational Technologies)

  • Location: Tokyo, Japan | Date: June 12-14, 2026

  • Deadline: December 20, 2025

  • Indexing: Scopus

• ICSLT 2026 (12th Intl. Conf. on E-Society, E-Learning and E-Technologies)

  • Location: Milan, Italy | Date: June 16-18, 2026

  • Deadline: January 30, 2026

• CSTE 2026 (8th Intl. Conf. on Computer Science and Technology in Education)

  • Location: Wuhan, China | Date: April 17-19, 2026

  • Deadline: December 30, 2025

• ICEIT 2026 (15th Intl. Conf. on Education and Information Technology)

  • Location: Xi'an, China | Date: March 27-29, 2026

  • Deadline: December 20, 2025

3. Civil Engineering, Materials & Architecture

• premier gatherings for structural, environmental, and material engineers.*

• ICCEMS 2026 (11th Intl. Conf. on Civil Engineering and Materials Science)

  • Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Date: July 15-19, 2026

  • Deadline: February 25, 2026

• ICBMC 2026 (11th Intl. Conf. on Building Materials and Construction)

  • Location: Tokyo, Japan | Date: March 3-6, 2026

  • Deadline: December 20, 2025

• ICOCE 2026 (10th Intl. Conf. on Civil Engineering)

  • Location: Singapore | Date: March 28-30, 2026

  • Deadline: January 5, 2026

• ICGCE 2026 (13th Intl. Conf. on Geology and Civil Engineering)

  • Location: Fukuoka, Japan | Date: March 6-8, 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025

4. Energy, Environment & Industrial Engineering

Sustainable solutions for a changing world.

• CEES 2026 (8th Intl. Conf. on Clean Energy and Electrical Systems)

  • Location: Osaka, Japan | Date: April 28-30, 2026

  • Deadline: January 5, 2026

• ICEES 2026 (10th Intl. Conf. on Energy and Environmental Science)

  • Location: Shanghai, China | Date: March 27-29, 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025

• ICIEA 2026 (13th Intl. Conf. on Industrial Engineering and Applications)

  • Location: Kyoto, Japan | Date: April 9-12, 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025

  • Note: A separate European edition (ICIEA-EU) is held in Milan in January.

Submission Strategy: The "Winter" Crunch

A clear pattern emerges from these dates: Most 2026 conferences have submission deadlines in December 2025 or January 2026.

• Earliest Deadline: November 25, 2025 (IEIM, ICIEA-EU in Milan)

• Peak Deadline: December 15-20, 2025 (Many Japan-based conferences)

• Late Opportunities: January & February 2026 (ICSLT, ICCEMS)

Action Step: Use iConf to confirm the specific Springer publication series for your chosen event and download the correct formatting template (usually single-column for Lecture Notes).