For researchers in robotics, control engineering, and machine vision, publishing in leading peer-reviewed symposia is critical for validating algorithms and mechanical designs. Because the hardware and software powering automated systems evolve so rapidly, timing your manuscript submissions correctly is essential to maintaining the novelty of your research.

As we move past mid-2026, many scholars are asking: "When exactly do the top-tier robotics and automation conferences close their call for papers for the late 2026 and early 2027 seasons?"

If your goal is to secure indexation in prestigious databases like EI Compendex and Scopus, your golden window for submission is opening right now. Below is your ultimate deadline tracking guide, featuring 11 elite robotics, automation, and machine intelligence conferences categorized strictly by their impending deadlines.

 

1. Approaching Soon: July 2026 Deadlines

If your manuscript is finalized and undergoing its last proofread, target this upcoming summer deadline to secure a spot for late 2026 publication.

AIBT 2026: 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology

• Event Dates: November 27-29, 2026 (Shanghai, China)

• Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026

• Core Focus: Security vulnerabilities in automated AI systems, secure machine learning models for robotic control, and trusted decentralized operations.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.aibt.net/index.html

2. The Golden Window: September 2026 Deadlines

September serves as the most critical submission month for early-2027 symposia. This gives you the entire summer to conduct mechanical experiments, finalize datasets, and format your manuscript.

MLHMI 2027: 8th International Conference on Machine Learning and Human-Machine Interaction

• Event Dates: March 3-5, 2027 (Sapporo, Japan)

• Submission Deadline: September 20, 2026

• Core Focus: Human-machine interfaces, brain-computer interfaces for robotics, predictive data mining, and smart mechanical systems.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.mlhmi.org/

ICMLC 2027: 19th International Conference on Machine Learning and Computing

• Event Dates: February 26 - March 1, 2027 (Shenzhen, China)

• Submission Deadline: September 25, 2026

• Core Focus: Statistical learning theory, deep neural network frameworks, smart robotic controls, and intelligent autonomous agents.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: http://www.icmlc.org

MLCC 2027: 2027 International Conference on Machine Learning and Cognitive Computing

• Event Dates: March 19-21, 2027 (Chongqing, China)

• Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026

• Core Focus: Cognitive learning models, algorithmic optimization, mechanical controls, and neural decision-making for automated robots.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.mlcc.net/

3. The Fall Preparation Period: October & November 2026

If you require the fall semester to finalize physical load testing or manuscript revisions for your robotic systems, these later deadlines provide excellent pathways.

ICCAE 2027: 19th International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering

• Event Dates: March 12-14, 2027 (Melbourne, Australia)

• Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026

• Core Focus: Computer-aided automation systems, software engineering frameworks, mechatronic computing architectures, and smart robotic controls.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: http://www.iccae.org/

ICRMV 2027: 11th International Conference on Robotics and Machine Vision

• Event Dates: March 19-21, 2027 (Hangzhou, China)

• Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Core Focus: 3D scene reconstruction, camera networks, industrial automated arms, and predictive pathfinding algorithms.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.icrmv.org/

ICRCA 2027: 11th International Conference on Robotics, Control and Automation

• Event Dates: March 26-28, 2027 (Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan)

• Submission Deadline: November 10, 2026

• Core Focus: Robotic structures, mechanical control mechanisms, industrial automation pipelines, and human-machine interface computing.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: http://www.icrca.org/

4. Recently Closed (Monitor for Round 2 Extensions)

As of mid-June 2026, the primary submission windows for the following conferences have just passed. However, top-tier conferences frequently open "Round 2" submissions or accept late poster abstracts. Check their official portals immediately.

• PCCE 2026 (Power Conversion and Control Engineering): Guangzhou, China. Original Deadline: May 25, 2026. http://icpcce.org/

• ICIVC 2026 (Image, Vision and Computing): Kunming, China. Original Deadline: June 5, 2026. http://icivc.org/

• MLMI 2026 (Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence): Tokyo, Japan. Original Deadline: June 10, 2026. http://www.mlmi.net

• PRAI 2026 (Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence): Shanghai, China. Original Deadline: June 15, 2026. https://www.prai.net/

5. Quick Reference Deadline Matrix

Sort your submission priorities using this chronological deadline table to map out your upcoming writing schedule.

Conference Abbreviation	Final Submission Deadline	Event Dates	Venue Location	Indexing	Official Website Link
AIBT 2026	July 10, 2026	Nov 27-29, 2026	Shanghai, China	EI, Scopus	https://www.aibt.net/index.html
MLHMI 2027	September 20, 2026	Mar 3-5, 2027	Sapporo, Japan	EI, Scopus	https://www.mlhmi.org/
ICMLC 2027	September 25, 2026	Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2027	Shenzhen, China	EI, Scopus	http://www.icmlc.org
MLCC 2027	September 30, 2026	Mar 19-21, 2027	Chongqing, China	EI, Scopus	https://www.mlcc.net/
ICCAE 2027	October 20, 2026	Mar 12-14, 2027	Melbourne, Australia	EI, Scopus	http://www.iccae.org/
ICRMV 2027	November 1, 2026	Mar 19-21, 2027	Hangzhou, China	EI, Scopus	https://www.icrmv.org/
ICRCA 2027	November 10, 2026	Mar 26-28, 2027	Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan	EI, Scopus	http://www.icrca.org/

Final Preparation Tips for Robotics Papers

When targeting these deadlines, never wait until the final 24 hours to submit. Publisher platforms (like IEEE PDF eXpress or ACM portals) often experience heavy server loads on deadline days. Ensure your overall plagiarism score is under 15 percent using standard software like Turnitin, explicitly use the publisher's exact conference templates, and submit early to guarantee your spot in the peer-review queue.