The 10th 2026 International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing (PIC2026) will take place in the beautiful city of Shanghai, China in December.
As the tenth edition of the PIC conference series, PIC2026 is a premier global conference advancing frontier research in informatics, computing, and artificial intelligence. Under the theme “Bridging Breakthroughs in AI, Informatics & Next-Generation Computing,” the conference highlights leading work on large language models, intelligent systems, data science, and next-generation computing. It will feature keynote speeches by world-renowned scholars, technical paper sessions, interactive workshops, and a vibrant poster session. We invite researchers and practitioners worldwide to join us for academic exchange, networking, and collaboration. PIC2026 will be organized by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China.
🎯 Conference Vision
The vision of PIC2026 is to advance the frontiers of informatics, Artificial Intelligence and next-generation computing, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, showcasing breakthrough achievements, exchanging insights and cultivating scholars to translate research into meaningful real-world impact.
🏆 Previous Editions
The previuos PIC2024 (9th edition) attracted over 146 participants from 23+ countries, with an acceptance rate of 34%. PIC 2021 (8th edition) attracted 158 contributions from 25+ countirs, with an accetance rate of 58%. All the previous proceedings were published in IEEE Xplore, and indexed in EI Compendex and other major databases.
Call for Papers
📄 Topics of Interest
Including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, machine learning, knowledge engineering, computer vision, natural language processing, multimodal data science, large language models, multimodal large language models, LLM-based agent systems, human-computer interaction, software engineering, edge computing, information security, embodied intelligence, robotics, and AI-driven automation.
📚 Publication
Accepted papers will be published in the IEEE conference Proceedings.
Please refer
to the official IEEE webpage for more information about PIC2026:
https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/72466
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Extended versions of best papers will be invited for a special issue of several well-known journals.
CMT Acknowledgment: The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Paper Submission
📄 Format & Template
All submitted papers must strictly follow the IEEE conference proceedings format (latest version). Templates are available for both LaTeX and Microsoft Word:
- Word users: Download the US letter format template from this website or from the IEEE website
- LaTeX users: Download conference latex template from this website or the IEEE website
📏 Length & Language
Pages: 4–10 pages in IEEE conference format (including references, figures, and tables). The first 5 pages are included in the regular registration;
each additional page (up to 10) will incur a charge of approximately USD 60, applicable only to the final camera‑ready version.
Note:
Papers shorter than 4 full pages will be desk rejected without review.
🔒 Originality & Ethics
By submitting to PIC2026, authors confirm that:
- The work is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- All authors have approved the submission.
- The paper does not contain plagiarism or fabricated results.
- Submissions must comply with IEEE Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
📌 Submission Instructions (Step-by-Step)
- Prepare your manuscript in IEEE conference format (minimum 4 pages, English, original).
- Convert your manuscript to PDF (ensure all fonts are embedded).
- Visit the official submission system (Microsoft CMT).
- Create or log into your CMT account.
- Select “PIC2026” conference and choose the appropriate track (main conference).
- Enter paper title, abstract, keywords, and author information.
- Upload the PDF file and complete the submission.
- You will receive a confirmation email from CMT within 24 hours.
⚖️ Double-Blind Review
PIC2026 follows a double-blind review process. Authors must:
- Remove all author names, affiliations, and acknowledgments from the manuscript.
- Remove any self-citations that would reveal the authors’ identity (e.g., “Our previous work [5]” → “Previous work [5]”).
📧 After Acceptance
If your paper is accepted, you will receive a notification email with instructions to:
- Prepare the camera-ready version (including author names/affiliations).
- Sign the IEEE copyright form.
- Register for the conference before the deadline.
- Present the work on-site or virtually (according to final program).
Important Dates
Committees
🏛️ General Chairs
Yinglin Wang, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics,China
Mengqi Zhou, IEEE Beijing Section, China
🏛️ Steering Committee Chairs
Hamido Fujita, Iwate Prefectural University, Iwate, Japan
Yanghua Xiao, Fudan University, China
Enrique Herrera Viedma, University of Granada, Spain
Michael Sheng, Macquarie University, Australia
Jianjun Zhao, Kyushu University, Japan
Hongming Cai, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
Liang Xiao, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China
📚 Program Chairs
Xing Wu, Shanghai University, China
Zhichao Lian, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China
🌐 Organization Chairs
Yun Chen, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China
Bo Huang, Shanghai University Of Engineering and Science, China
🌐 Track Chairs
Yuan Xie, East China Normal University, China
Nan Niu, University of North Florida, USA
Xudong Mao, Sun Yat-sen University, China
Shuting He, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China
Zheying Zhang, Tampere University, Finland
Qianmu Li, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China
Nguyen Thanh Binh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, Vietnam
Lian Tao, Shanghai Business School, China
Philippe Fournier-Viger, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
Rui Xiao, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China
📢 Regional Chairs
Simon Du, Washington University, USA
Hasan Jamil,University of Idaho, USA
Aarne Ranta, University of Gothenburg, Sweeden
Victoria Lopez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Jyrki Nummenmaa, Tampere University, Finland
Yuanfang Li, Monash University, Australia
Zhaoxia Wang, Singapore Management University, Singapore
Byeungwoo Jeon, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
Sasaki Jun, Iwate Prefectural University, Japan
Hien D. Nguyen, University of Information Technology, Vietnam
Xin Xu, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China
Full list of technical program committee members will be updated soon.
Program Highlights
Not available yet
※ Detailed program will be released in December 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
Registration
Not available yet
📆 Registration Rate
Regular Rate(Estimated): $480 USD
Student Rate(Estimated): $430 USD
✅ Registration fees include: access to all sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, welcome reception, and digital proceedings.
Venue
📍 Conference Venue
🏨 Arula Plaza Shanghai
No. 188 Wudong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
The hotel is adjacent to the historic campus of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in Yangpu District, just a five-minute drive from the prestigious Fudan University and Tongji University. It is also within walking distance of Metro Line 3 and Line 18 stations, offering convenient access to the bustling Wujiaochang Commercial Area.
🗺️ Travel Information
✈️ Shanghai Pudong International Airport: take Metro Line 2 (or the maglev high-speed train) → transfer to Line 18 to SUFE Station.
✈️🚄 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport/ Hongqiao Railway Station: take Metro Line 10 → transfer to Line 18 to SUFE Station.
🚄 Shanghai Railway Station: take Metro Line 3 to Jiangwan Town Station, then walking to the Hotel.
Contact
📧 Conference Email
picconf@yeah.net
📞 Phone
+86-18140865935, Yitong Yang
📱 Social Media
QQ Group#: 921572090
Group Name: PIC2026
Secretariat: School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics