Join us at the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC) 2026, the premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present and discuss the latest innovations in the field of intelligent transportation systems. The IEEE ITSC 2026 will be held in Naples, Italy.

Theme and Topics

Theme: Innovative Solutions for Future Transportation

Authors are invited to submit papers focused on intelligent transportation systems. Submitted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore and may be presented in either a long or short interactive presentation format, including posters.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Advanced ITS Mobility Systems
  • Air, Road, and Rail Traffic Systems
  • Autonomous Vehicle Systems
  • Cooperative and Connected Vehicles
  • Cyber-Physical Systems and IoT
  • Emerging ITS Technologies and Innovations
  • Human Factors and Vehicle Interaction
  • Infrastructure and ITS Technologies
  • Intelligent Waterborne Systems
  • ITS Field Tests and Implementation
  • ITS Validation and Verification
  • Logistics and Intelligent Freight
  • Public Transport and Mobility Services
  • Safety, Security, and Privacy
  • Sensing, Perception, and Scene Understanding
  • Traffic Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Invited Sessions

Authors are encouraged to consider submitting their papers to one of the accepted Invited Sessions, which offer focused discussions on timely and specialized topics within the ITS community. Submitting to an Invited Session can help ensure your work reaches the most relevant audience and promotes deeper engagement around your research area. Invited Special Session Proposal is due: 1 February 2026.

To do so, please refer to the list of accepted sessions and use the corresponding session code when submitting your manuscript via the Papercept Portal.

 

Manuscript Preparation

For detailed instructions on manuscript preparation, please refer to the Author Information Page for comprehensive guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

 

Paper Submission Portal

Papers for the IEEE ITSC 2026 can be submitted through the Papercept Portal.

  • Page Limit: 6 pages, with an option for up to 2 additional pages (with extra page charge).
  • The page limit includes references, appendices, and any other supplementary content.
  • All papers must be submitted in PDF format (up to 6MB) and must adhere to the IEEE double-column format.

For more information and to download the necessary templates, please visit the link here.

Important Dates

Submission deadline for Regular and Invited Session papers:
1 March 2026

Proposal due for Workshops/Tutorial Sessions:
1 March 2026

Notification of Acceptance:
1 May 2026

Final paper submission deadline:
15 May 2026
29 May 2026

Submission deadline for Industry Track Contributions:
30 June 2026

Announcements

  • Late Breaking Results deadline extension

    The final submission date for Late Breaking Results has been extended to June 15 2026.
    You can find more information here.

  • Registration Open

    The ITSC 2026 Registration Portal is now open. Click here to register!

  • IEEE ITSC 2026 Hackathon Call for Participants

    The Conference Committee is proud to invite innovators, students, professionals, and ITS enthusiasts to the IEEE ITSC ITSS Hackathon .This year’s event centers on the “ITSS Smart Mobility Data Challenge,” offering a unique platform to tackle real-world transportation hurdles through data-driven solutions.

     

  • Talent Portal & CV Booklet

    Whether you are looking for a pivotal role in industry or your next tenure-track position in academia, the Talent Portal & CV Booklet is your gateway to global visibility.