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Call for Proposals

IEEE COINS 2026 invites proposals for workshops, tutorials, special sessions, and panels. Deadline: April 29, 2026.

📅 Proposal Deadline: April 29, 2026

All proposals are submitted via EasyChair — select the matching proposal track (Workshop / Tutorial / Special Session / Panel) when submitting. Questions? Contact the Program Chairs: Florenc Demrozi (University of Stavanger, Norway) — florenc.demrozi@uis.no · Federica Zonzini (University of Bologna, Italy) — federica.zonzini@unibo.it

IEEE COINS 2026 welcomes proposals that complement the main technical program and address emerging research topics, industrial challenges, or interdisciplinary themes. Accepted proposals will be integrated into the conference program.

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Workshops

Half-day or full-day workshops on focused topics. May include paper presentations, demos, and discussions.

Proposal must include:

  • ✦ Workshop title and topic description
  • ✦ Motivation and relevance to COINS
  • ✦ Organizer(s) bio and affiliation
  • ✦ Estimated number of attendees
  • ✦ Proposed format and duration
  • ✦ Preliminary list of invited speakers
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Tutorials

Half-day or full-day tutorials on emerging or foundational topics. Deep technical knowledge for the COINS community.

Proposal must include:

  • ✦ Tutorial title and abstract
  • ✦ Learning objectives and target audience
  • ✦ Presenter(s) bio and expertise
  • ✦ Outline of content and schedule
  • ✦ Required materials or prerequisites
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Special Sessions

Focused sessions on emerging or cross-disciplinary topics with their own coordinators and sub-program committees.

Proposal must include:

  • ✦ Session title and scope
  • ✦ Relevance and timeliness
  • ✦ Coordinator(s) and mini-PC
  • ✦ Draft call for papers
  • ✦ List of tentative invited papers
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Panels

Panel sessions addressing timely and impactful topics: DEI, industrial perspectives, technology transfer, and future research directions.

Proposal must include:

  • ✦ Panel title and central question
  • ✦ Moderator bio and affiliation
  • ✦ Confirmed or tentative panelists
  • ✦ Format and duration (60–90 min)
  • ✦ Why this topic matters now
📧 How to Submit

Submit your proposal as a PDF via EasyChair, selecting the track that matches your proposal type (Workshop / Tutorial / Special Session / Panel). For questions, contact the Program Chairs: Florenc Demrozi — florenc.demrozi@uis.no, Federica Zonzini — federica.zonzini@unibo.it.

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