The IEEE ITSC 2026 Technical Program Committee (TPC) solicits for Invited Session Proposals on cutting-edge research topics, industry applications, and emerging innovations in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The ITSC Invited Sessions provide a platform for focused discussions on key challenges, advancements, and interdisciplinary perspectives within the ITS community. Interested organizers are invited to submit their invited session proposals in the topic areas listed in the Call for Papers of the conference.
The invited session proposals should align with the conference theme: “Innovative Solutions for Future Transportation”
Scope & Topics
Proposed sessions should focus on ITS-related topics, including (but 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
Proposal Submission Guidelines
Each Invited Session Proposal must include the following:
- Title – A concise and clear session title.
- Scope (Max. 1 pages), covering:
- Motivation and general scope
- Relevance to the ITS community
- Topics of interest
- Organizers – Names, affiliations, emails, and short bios.
- List of Potential Contributors – Including tentative paper titles, authors, and affiliations (if available).
- Intended Audience & Expected Attendance – Identify the target audience and estimated participation.
- Contact Details – Provide full contact information of the proposers.
Please Note: Proposals must be submitted through the Papercept Portal.
Important Notes
- Proposals that do not follow the required format or are incomplete will not be evaluated.
- Invited sessions must include at least 6 potential contributors.
Important Dates
- Proposal Deadlines
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 1 February 2026
- Notification to Proposers: 10 February 2026
- Papers Deadlines
- Paper Submission Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Paper Notification of Acceptance: 1 May 2026
- Final Paper Submission: 15 May 2026
Please Note: There will be no deadline extensions for any of these dates.
Submitted papers will go through the normal review process, and proposers will be invited to serve as Associate Editors (AEs) as part of the TPC.
Review Process & Acceptance Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to the conference scope and theme
- Novelty and significance of the topic
- Quality and diversity of proposed contributions
- Potential impact and community interest
