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Navigating the academic publishing landscape for the first time can be challenging. For early-career researchers, doctoral students, and first-time authors, securing a publication in proceedings indexed by Ei Compendex (EI) is an important milestone. EI-indexed proceedings published by established organizations like IEEE, ACM, and Springer ensure rigorous peer review, global visibility, and institutional recognition.

Below is a curated selection of upcoming international EI-indexed conferences featuring open submission deadlines in late 2026, organized by academic discipline.

Computer Science, Information & Educational Technology

ICEMT 2026: 2026 10th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology

Organized by the City University of Macau, ICEMT provides an accessible platform for first-time authors exploring computer science, multimedia, and education technology.

• Conference Dates: September 26 – September 28, 2026
• Location: Macau, China
• Submission Deadline: July 30, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Proceedings published by ACM; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: https://www.icemt.org/

ICBDE 2026: 2026 9th International Conference on Big Data Education

Supported by Kasetsart University, ICBDE is ideal for early researchers working on data mining algorithms, scalable systems, and educational computing.

• Conference Dates: December 2 – December 4, 2026
• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Submission Deadline: July 30, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Proceedings published by ACM; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: https://www.icbde.org/

CSAI 2026: 2026 10th International Conference on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

An established annual gathering inviting original submissions across software engineering, artificial intelligence, and network systems.

• Conference Dates: December 18 – December 21, 2026
• Location: Beijing, China
• Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Proceedings published by ACM; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: https://www.csai.org/

Electrical, Power & Energy Engineering

APET 2026: 2026 5th Asia Power and Electrical Technology Conference

Hosted by Fuzhou University, APET focuses on power grid optimization, electronic engineering, and smart electrical systems.

• Conference Dates: December 18 – December 20, 2026
• Location: Fuzhou, China
• Submission Deadline: July 30, 2026
• Indexing: Ei Compendex, Scopus
• Official Website: https://www.apet.net/

PCCE 2026: 2026 2nd International Conference on Power Conversion and Control Engineering

A focused engineering forum for new authors presenting papers on power electronics, conversion architectures, and control energy distribution.

• Conference Dates: November 13 – November 15, 2026
• Location: Guangzhou, China
• Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Published by IEEE; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: http://icpcce.org/

ICPEA 2026: 2026 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Applications

Co-organized by Anhui University, this IEEE-sponsored conference welcomes manuscripts on modern clean power, electrical systems, and sustainable energy.

• Conference Dates: October 23 – October 26, 2026
• Location: Hefei, China
• Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Published by IEEE; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: https://icpea.org/

Robotics, Automation & Mechanical Engineering

ICoIAS 2026: 2026 8th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems

An excellent conference for first-time authors researching autonomous robotics, self-regulating control units, and automated mechanics.

• Conference Dates: August 21 – August 23, 2026
• Location: Qinhuangdao, China
• Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Published by IEEE; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: https://www.icias.org/

ICACR 2026: 2026 10th International Conference on Automation, Control and Robotics

A milestone 10th-edition meeting addressing robotic control, automation systems, and intelligent mechanical frameworks.

• Conference Dates: October 16 – October 18, 2026
• Location: Nanjing, China
• Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Published by IEEE; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: https://www.icacr.org/

ICMEE 2026: 2026 12th International Conference on Mechanical and Electronics Engineering

A long-standing annual summit exploring mechanical design, electronic instrumentation, and mechatronic systems.

• Conference Dates: December 29 – December 31, 2026
• Location: Guangzhou, China
• Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026
• Publisher / Indexing: Published by IEEE; Indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus
• Official Website: https://www.icmee.org/

Practical Checklist for First-Time Authors

1. Download Official Templates: Always draft your paper using the official template provided on the conference website (e.g., IEEE 2-column or ACM single-column format).
2. Conduct Thorough Self-Editing: Ensure clear language, check reference citations, and verify that figure resolutions comply with publisher requirements.
3. Submit Ahead of Deadlines: Avoid waiting until the final hours of the submission deadline to prevent technical issues with submission portals.