SLC 2026 — 2026 IEEE Nexus Region 4 Annual Student Leadership Conference (SLC) | CFP & Deadlines
SLC — 2026 IEEE Nexus Region 4 Annual Student Leadership Conference (SLC) — is a peer-reviewed academic conference in Business & Economics taking place Apr 10–11, 2026 at Chicago, United States, Chicago, United States. 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 Business & Economics. Indexed / ranked as IEEE Xplore & Scopus. Organized by IEEE Technical Committee. Key topics include Business & Economics 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 Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts for rigorous peer review, with accepted papers published in the official conference proceedings and made available through recognized academic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 Business & Economics research community.
Chicago, United StatesConference Schedule & Location
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Host Location: Chicago, United States (Chicago, United States)
Indexing & Ranking: IEEE Xplore & Scopus
Official Website: https://nexus.r4.ieee.org/
Indexed Research Tracks & Topics
- Business & Economics Foundations & Frontiers
- Methods, Architectures & Applied Systems
- Empirical Evaluations & Benchmarks
- Interdisciplinary & Cross-Domain Applications
Frequently Asked Questions about SLC 2026
When and where is SLC 2026?
SLC 2026 (2026 IEEE Nexus Region 4 Annual Student Leadership Conference (SLC)) takes place Apr 10–11, 2026 and is held in Chicago, United States. Format: In-Person.
Is SLC 2026 indexed or ranked?
SLC 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 SLC 2026?
Authors can submit manuscripts through the official submission portal at https://nexus.r4.ieee.org/. Review the CFP tracks and formatting guidelines before uploading.
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