HOLM 2026 — 2026 IEEE 71st Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts (HOLM) | CFP & Deadlines
HOLM (71st Edition) — 2026 IEEE 71st Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts (HOLM) — is a peer-reviewed academic conference in Engineering & Robotics taking place Oct 4–7, 2026 at Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Kansas City, 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 Engineering & Robotics. Indexed / ranked as IEEE Xplore & Scopus. Organized by IEEE Electronics Packaging Society. Key topics include Aerospace, Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies, Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems. 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 Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts for rigorous peer review, with accepted papers published in the official conference proceedings and made available through recognized academic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.
Kansas City, USAConference Schedule & Location
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Host Location: Kansas City, USA (Kansas City, Missouri, USA)
Indexing & Ranking: IEEE Xplore & Scopus
Official Website: https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/search?q=HOLM
Indexed Research Tracks & Topics
- Aerospace
- Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
- Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
- Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
- Engineering Profession
- Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
- General Topics for Engineers
- Nuclear Engineering
- Power, Energy and Industry Applications
- Robotics and Control Systems
- Signal Processing and Analysis
- Transportation
Frequently Asked Questions about HOLM 2026
When and where is HOLM 2026?
HOLM 2026 (2026 IEEE 71st Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts (HOLM)) takes place Oct 4–7, 2026 and is held in Kansas City, USA at Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Format: In-Person.
Is HOLM 2026 indexed or ranked?
HOLM 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 HOLM 2026?
Authors can submit manuscripts through the official submission portal at https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/search?q=HOLM. Review the CFP tracks and formatting guidelines before uploading.
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