PDES 2027 IFAC Programmable Devices and Embedded Systems 2027
For authors & reviewers

Call for Papers

Submit research and case studies on programmable devices, embedded systems and applied electronics for control & IT.

Submit paper Important dates Download CfP (PDF)
📍 Brno, Czech Republic 📅 May 13–15, 2026

At a glance

The essentials, formatted for fast scanning.

Conference dates
May 13–15, 2026
On-site, Brno
Paper length
4–6 pages
Regular papers
Proceedings
IFAC PapersOnLine
Publication info in CfP PDF
Submission
Online portal
PaperCept / EasyChair

Scope & topics

Submit work that advances methods, architectures, tools and real-world applications.

The conference welcomes research papers and applied contributions bridging engineering practice and system design. We encourage submissions that are technically rigorous, clearly structured and reproducible where possible.

Hardware platforms & architectures

PLC & IPCMicrocontrollersDSPFPGAASICReal-time systemsLow-power design

Control, communication & signal processing

Industrial communicationNetworkingMeasurement systemsSignal processingDiagnosticsCyber-physical systems

Applications & Industry 4.0

Industrial automationIoTSmart manufacturingRoboticsRenewable energy applicationsPower electronics

Reliability, safety & quality

Functional safetyReliabilityFault toleranceTestingCertification aspects
What makes a strong submission?
A clear research question, a reproducible method, and a well-motivated evaluation—ideally connected to an application context.
Review-friendly formatting
Use consistent figures and references; avoid tiny fonts in plots. Reviewers should be able to read your results quickly.

Important dates

Milestones for authors. Keep an eye on extensions and updates.

  1. 2026-01-31
    Paper submission deadline
    23:59 UTC
  2. 2026-03-10
    Notification of acceptance
    Email to corresponding author
  3. 2026-03-31
    Camera-ready submission
    Final PDF + copyright
  4. 2026-04-02
    Binding registration
    At least one registration per accepted paper
  5. 2026-05-13
    Conference starts
    Brno, Czech Republic
Calendar actions

Optional UX extras you can add later:

  • “Add to calendar” (ICS) per milestone
  • Automatic highlighting of the next upcoming deadline
  • A small banner if a deadline is extended
Go to registration

How to submit

A simple workflow that removes friction.

  1. Prepare your manuscript
    Use the official template and keep the sticky formatting rules consistent (figures, references, and captions).
    Templates
  2. Check format & page limit
    Regular papers are typically 4–6 pages. Ensure anonymous review rules, if applicable to your track.
    Publication rules
  3. Submit via the portal
    Upload your PDF and metadata (title, abstract, authors). Keep your ORCID and affiliation consistent.
    Go to submission
  4. Peer review & notification
    You will receive a decision and reviewer comments. If accepted, prepare your camera-ready version.
    Important dates
  5. Camera-ready + binding registration
    Upload the final paper and complete at least one registration per accepted paper.
    Registration

Author kit

All files and links in one place.

Templates tip
Keep one “golden” source file for the final camera-ready version. It saves time when handling reviewer comments.

Publication & ethics

Short, transparent rules (detail lives in the PDF).

  • Originality: Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Reuse: If you extend prior work, clearly cite it and explain what is new.
  • Authorship: Ensure author order and affiliations are agreed upon before submission.
  • Camera-ready: Final files must match the accepted content and format.

For details, reference the official Call for Papers (PDF) and publisher rules for the given year.

FAQ

Common questions from authors.

What is “binding registration”?
It means that each accepted paper must have at least one paid registration linked to it by the camera-ready deadline.
Can I submit an extended journal version later?
Usually yes, but it must contain substantial new material and follow publisher rules. Avoid self-plagiarism and reuse guidelines.
Where do I find templates?
Scroll to the Author kit section. Keep formatting consistent; it helps both reviewers and proceedings production.
Do you accept demonstrations or education papers?
If the conference offers specific tracks, they will be listed in the Call for Papers PDF or on the Program page.
What is the page limit?
Regular papers are typically 4–6 pages. If a specific year has a different limit, the CfP PDF is the source of truth.