For academics, researchers, and engineers in the fields of Information Technology, Computer Science, and Engineering, planning the 2026 conference schedule is already underway. Publishing in proceedings indexed by major databases like EI Compendex and Scopus is a critical component of academic and professional advancement.
China continues to be a major hub for technological innovation and will host several premier IEEE-sponsored conferences in 2026. These events offer unparalleled opportunities for networking, presenting cutting-edge research, and getting published in high-impact proceedings.
Here is a curated list of four must-watch IEEE-affiliated IT conferences scheduled in China for 2026, all with proceedings intended for EI Compendex and Scopus indexing..

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1. PRAI 2026: 9th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence
• Focus: A premier event for researchers at the intersection of pattern recognition and AI. This conference covers topics from machine learning theory and algorithms to practical applications in computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics.
• Official Website: http://www.prai.net/
• Dates: August 14 - August 16, 2026
• Location: Shanghai, China
• Submission Deadline: March 25, 2026
• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

2. ISOEN 2026: 21st International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose
• Focus: This highly specialized symposium is the leading international forum for research into artificial olfaction and chemical sensing systems. It attracts experts in sensor technology, signal processing, and data analysis for "electronic nose" (e-nose) applications.
• Official Website:https:www.isoen2026.org
• Dates: May 17 - May 20, 2026
• Location: Chongqing, China
• Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026
• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

3. ICSIP 2026: 11th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing
• Focus: ICSIP is a comprehensive conference addressing the theory and application of signal and image processing. Key topics include signal filtering, image segmentation, computer vision, and multimedia systems. It serves as a vital platform for sharing developments in this rapidly evolving field.
• Official Website: http://www.icsip.org/
• Dates: July 17 - July 19, 2026
• Location: Changzhou, China
• Submission Deadline: February 5, 2026
• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

4. SEAI 2026: 6th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
• Focus: As its name suggests, this IEEE conference bridges the two critical fields of software engineering (SE) and artificial intelligence (AI). It explores the use of AI techniques to improve software development processes, as well as the engineering challenges of building complex AI systems.
• Official Website: http://www.seai.org/
• Dates: June 19 - June 21, 2026
• Location: Fuzhou, China
• Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026
• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus
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Why These 2026 Conferences Matter
Attending any of these events provides a platform to present your work to a global audience. The inclusion of proceedings in IEEE Xplore and subsequent indexing by EI Compendex and Scopus ensures your research is visible, citable, and contributes significantly to your academic profile.
With submission deadlines concentrated in the first quarter of 2026, now is the time to finalize your research and prepare your manuscripts.