Annual IDeaS Conference:
October 12-14, 2026 黑料正能量, Pittsburgh, PA
Call For Papers, Demos and Posters
Submissions for this year's conference are now open. We are using to manage all submissions for this event. Please scroll below for submissions link. A downloadable version of the Call for Papers can be accessed here.
Relevant Dates for Authors:
- Papers, Demos, Posters and Challenge submissions deadline: August 21, 2026
- Notification for Panels, Demos and Posters: September 4, 2026
- Final Versions Due for Conference: October 1, 2026
Paper Submission Guidelines
The papers must be in English and MUST be formatted according to the Springer-Verlag LNCS/LNAI guidelines. . All regular paper submissions should be submitted as a paper with a maximum of 10 pages. Total page count includes all figures, tables, and references.
Poster and Demo Submission Guidelines:
A one or two page abstract detailing the content of your poster or demo and the research to be presented should be submitted for consideration. Please use the same paper formatting guideline above for full papers.
For additional details on submission requirements, as well as information on the Challenge Problem, please visit our website: /ideas-social-cybersecurity/events/call-for-papers.html
Presentation Information during the conference:
For Talks:
Talks will be 20 minutes (15 + 5 for questions). Please keep your presentation to under a dozen slides, but everyone has their own style. If you plan on being virtual, we do expect live talks but we ask for a pre-taped version to be sent to us ahead of time in case of technical/connection issues during the conference. Details on recording your talk(s) are below.
For Posters:
In-Person posters session will be held during the conference reception. Posters should be roughly 3'x4' or 4'x3'. Tripod stands and posterboard for hanging will be available for all in-person poster presenters. We are unable to print posters for you.
For Demos:
You will have access to present and demo your tool from your own computer. A table will also be provided if needed for the demonstrations. If you need specialized equipment or are concerned about the connections, please reach out to centerforideas@andrew.cmu.edu.