Call for Papers
Submission
CODEC 2026 aims to provide an interactive and scholarly platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, engineers, and students from around the world to present and discuss their latest research results, experimental developments, and technological applications. The conference seeks to promote the exchange of innovative ideas and foster collaborations across diverse domains of electronics, communication, photonics, computational technologies, and intelligent systems.
Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished research papers in the following thematic tracks.
All accepted and presented papers will be published as book chapters in the conference proceedings with ISBN.
Selected papers will be considered for publication as extended versions in Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series B, subject to the journal's peer-review process.
Paper Tracks
Track 1: Nanomaterials and Devices
Focus: Fundamental and applied research in advanced materials, semiconductor device physics, fabrication technologies, and next-generation electronic and energy devices.
- Semiconductor and Emerging Devices
- Optoelectronic and Photonic Devices
- Nanostructures and 2D Materials
- Nanomaterials and Functional Nanostructures
- CMOS and Beyond-CMOS Device Technologies
- Biosensors and Bioelectronics
- Photovoltaic Devices and Energy Storage Technologies
- MEMS/NEMS and Microfabrication
- Device Modeling, Simulation and Reliability
Track 2: VLSI System Design and Microelectronics Technologies
Focus: Design, modeling, and implementation of integrated circuits and hardware systems, emphasizing high-performance, low-power, secure, and emerging computing architectures.
- Analog, Digital and Mixed-Signal VLSI
- VLSI Circuits and Systems
- Low-Power and High-Performance IC Design
- Algorithms and Computational Techniques for VLSI
- FPGA and System-on-Chip (SoC)
- Quantum Devices and Circuits
Track 3: Microwaves, Photonics and Lightwaves
Focus: High-frequency, optical, and electromagnetic technologies enabling next-generation wireless, optical, and broadband communication systems.
- RF and Microwave Circuits and Systems
- Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz Technologies
- Fibre Optic and Lightwave Communication Systems
- Microwave Photonics
- Topological Photonics
- Plasmonics and Metamaterials for Communication
- Free-Space Optical Communication
Track 4: Communication and Space Science
Focus: Advanced terrestrial, satellite, and space communication systems, propagation technologies, radar applications, and atmospheric science for global connectivity.
- 5G/6G and Beyond Communication Systems
- Device-to-Device (D2D) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication
- Antennas and Propagation
- Radar Engineering and Remote Sensing
- Satellite Communication
- Space Weather
- Atmospheric Science
- Quantum Communication and Quantum Technology
- LEO/ MEO Satellite Communications
- Space Systems Engineering
Track 5: Computers and Intelligent Systems
Focus: Intelligent algorithms, embedded computing, and data-driven systems for smart applications across communication, healthcare, automation, and cyber-physical environments.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Embedded and Real-Time Systems
- Image, Video, Audio and Speech Signal Processing
- Biomedical Applications and Healthcare Systems
- Human–Computer Interaction
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Quantum Computing
Track 6: Industry Track
Focus: Applied research, industrial implementations, prototypes, and case studies bridging academia and industry, emphasizing innovation, commercialization, and real-world impact.
Important Dates
Paper Submission Open
April 20
2026
Paper Submission Closes
July 15
2026
Registration Open
September 21
2026
Early Bird Registration
Till October 31
2026
First Notification to Authors
September 26
2026
Submission Procedure
Prospective authors are invited to submit a 4 to 6 pages full paper prepared in accordance with the official conference full paper template available on the conference website (see the Full Paper Template (DOC Version) and Full Paper Template (PDF Version) buttons above). The full paper should concisely present the objectives, methodology, key results, and significance of the research work.
All submissions must be made electronically through the Microsoft CMT submission system. The Microsoft CMT submission link is https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CODEC2026/Submission/Index
Authors are advised to carefully follow the formatting requirements specified in the template. Detailed submission instructions and additional guidelines are available on the “Information for Authors” page of the conference website.