FOCS 2026 — 2026 IEEE 67th Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS) | CFP & Deadlines
FOCS (67th Edition) — 2026 IEEE 67th Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS) — is a peer-reviewed academic conference in Computer Science & AI taking place Nov 8–11, 2026 at New York, New York, USA, New York, USA. 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 Computer Science & AI. Indexed / ranked as IEEE Xplore & Scopus. Organized by IEEE Computer Society. Key topics include Computing and Processing. 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 Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts for rigorous peer review, with accepted papers published in the official conference proceedings and made available through recognized academic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 Computer Science & AI research community.
New York, USAConference Schedule & Location
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Host Location: New York, USA (New York, New York, USA)
Indexing & Ranking: IEEE Xplore & Scopus
Official Website: https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/search?q=FOCS
Indexed Research Tracks & Topics
- Computing and Processing
Frequently Asked Questions about FOCS 2026
When and where is FOCS 2026?
FOCS 2026 (2026 IEEE 67th Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS)) takes place Nov 8–11, 2026 and is held in New York, USA at New York, New York, USA. Format: In-Person.
Is FOCS 2026 indexed or ranked?
FOCS 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 FOCS 2026?
Authors can submit manuscripts through the official submission portal at https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/search?q=FOCS. Review the CFP tracks and formatting guidelines before uploading.
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