CICI 2026 — Competitions at 2026 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence | CFP & Deadlines
CICI — Competitions at 2026 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence — is a peer-reviewed academic conference in Engineering & Robotics taking place Jun 21–26, 2026 at Maastricht, Netherlands, Maastricht, Netherlands. The event brings together researchers, doctoral candidates, faculty members, and industry practitioners to present original work, exchange ideas, and explore emerging trends shaping the field of Engineering & Robotics. Indexed / ranked as IEEE Xplore & Scopus. Organized by IEEE Technical Committee. Key topics include Engineering & Robotics Foundations & Frontiers, Methods, Architectures & Applied Systems, Empirical Evaluations & Benchmarks. The technical program typically features keynote addresses from leading experts, full paper presentations, interactive poster sessions, and hands-on workshops or tutorials that balance foundational theory with applied, real-world innovation. Delegates can expect structured opportunities for networking, panel discussions, and cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange with peers from universities, research institutes, and industry across the globe. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts for rigorous peer review, with accepted papers published in the official conference proceedings and made available through recognized academic indexing and citation databases. Whether attending as a first-time presenter or an established scholar, participants gain a valuable platform to showcase research contributions, receive constructive feedback from domain experts, and build lasting professional connections within the Engineering & Robotics research community.
Maastricht, NetherlandsConference Schedule & Location
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Host Location: Maastricht, Netherlands (Maastricht, Netherlands)
Indexing & Ranking: IEEE Xplore & Scopus
Official Website: https://attend.ieee.org/wcci-2026
Indexed Research Tracks & Topics
- Engineering & Robotics Foundations & Frontiers
- Methods, Architectures & Applied Systems
- Empirical Evaluations & Benchmarks
- Interdisciplinary & Cross-Domain Applications
Frequently Asked Questions about CICI 2026
When and where is CICI 2026?
CICI 2026 (Competitions at 2026 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence) takes place Jun 21–26, 2026 and is held in Maastricht, Netherlands. Format: In-Person.
Is CICI 2026 indexed or ranked?
CICI is listed as IEEE Xplore & Scopus. Accepted papers typically appear in the official conference proceedings and related academic indexes.
How do I submit a paper to CICI 2026?
Authors can submit manuscripts through the official submission portal at https://attend.ieee.org/wcci-2026. Review the CFP tracks and formatting guidelines before uploading.
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