For researchers in Mechanical Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing, and Automation Control, the choice of publisher is often the deciding factor for career advancement. Proceedings published by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and Springer are the gold standard, offering the highest stability for Ei Compendex and Scopus indexing.
For 2026, we have curated a list of the most reliable international conferences that bridge the gap between traditional mechanics and modern AI-driven manufacturing.
1. ICCAR 2026 - Control, Automation & Robotics (IEEE)
The 12th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics is a premier IEEE-sponsored event. It is widely recognized for its rigorous peer review and stable inclusion in the IEEE Xplore digital library.
• Conference: 2026 12th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics
• Abbreviation: ICCAR 2026
• Estimated Date: April 20-23, 2026
• Location: Nagoya, Japan
• Focus: Industrial Robotics, Mechatronics, Intelligent Control Systems.
• Publisher: IEEE (Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus).
• Why Submit: It is one of the most consistent conferences in the field. Ideal for papers on hardware implementation and control algorithms.
• Official Website: https://www.iccar.org/
2. CCDC 2026 - The Control Giant (IEEE)
The 38th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (CCDC) is a massive event, often attracting over 3,000 attendees. Despite its size, it maintains high academic standards and is published by IEEE.
• Conference: 2026 38th Chinese Control and Decision Conference
• Abbreviation: CCDC 2026
• Estimated Date: May/June 2026
• Location: China (City rotates, usually a major provincial capital).
• Focus: Control Theory, Decision Making, Automation in Manufacturing.
• Publisher: IEEE (Stable Ei Compendex).
• Why Submit: Great for networking. A CCDC paper is a recognized staple in any Asian researcher's portfolio.
• Official Website: http://www.ccdc.neu.edu.cn/ (Check for 2026 updates)
3. ICIRA 2026 - Intelligent Robotics (Springer)
The International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications is the top venue for those who prefer Springer publication. It focuses heavily on the algorithmic and theoretical side of robotics.
• Conference: 2026 19th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications
• Abbreviation: ICIRA 2026
• Estimated Date: August 2026
• Location: (Global Rotation, often Asia or Europe).
• Focus: Human-Robot Interaction, Soft Robotics, Swarm Intelligence.
• Publisher: Springer LNAI (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence) or LNEE.
• Indexing: Ei Compendex and Scopus.
• Why Submit: Springer proceedings are book-based, often preferred by European institutions and theoretical researchers.
• Official Website: (Check WikiCFP or Springer calendar as the domain changes annually).
4. ICMEP 2026 - Manufacturing & Electronics (IEEE/Springer)
The International Conference on Manufacturing and Electronics Engineering bridges the gap between mechanical design and electronic control.
• Conference: 2026 15th International Conference on Manufacturing and Electronics Engineering
• Abbreviation: ICMEP 2026
• Estimated Date: February 2026
• Location: Singapore or Virtual.
• Focus: Advanced Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Embedded Systems.
• Publisher: Often IEEE or Springer (depending on the year's agreement).
• Official Website: http://www.icmep.org/
Submission Strategy: IEEE vs. Springer
• Choose IEEE if: Your paper is engineering-heavy, focuses on hardware experiments, system architecture, or industrial applications. (e.g., "Design of a 3-DOF Robot Arm").
• Choose Springer if: Your paper is algorithm-heavy, focuses on mathematical models, software logic, or theoretical proofs. (e.g., "Novel Path Planning Algorithm for Swarm Robots").
