Call for Tutorials, Short Courses, and ETON Talks

Background

We invite proposals for tutorials, short courses, and expert-to-non-expert (ETON) talks on topics in the broader areas of image processing, vision, and imaging, covering theory, methods, systems, and applications. An extended list of conference themes and topics of interest can found at https://2026.ieeeicip.org/topics/. Tutorials, short courses, and ETON talks will only be available for in-person attendance and in-person presentation, targeting a broad audience which includes students, researchers from academia and industry, as well as signal processing engineers and practitioners.


Tutorials are expected to cover topics of current and broad interest and help participants gain insight and fundamental understanding. Preference will be given to proposals submitted by presenters with a recognized track record of contribution in the relevant field.

Duration: each tutorial will have a duration of 3 hours, including a 20-minute break, and will take place on September 13.

The maximum number of presenters per each tutorial is two.

Proposals must be prepared according to the template at Tutorial Proposals Submission Instructions and submitted to the paper management system (opens December 2025)

Submission due: December 17, 2025
Notification of acceptance: January 14, 2026

Short courses differ from tutorials in that they should cover a broader spectrum of ideas and results, and should not focus only on research results from a specific individual or group. Both established and emerging topics are welcome. Experiential, hands-on components that introduce methods and tools are also encouraged. Short courses include a completion test, and will provide Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) certificates to those who complete them.

Duration: each course should have a total duration of either 6 or 9 hours and be delivered on September 13 and 14 in sessions of 3 hours each (inclusive of a 20-minute break), with no more than two sessions per day and at most one session on September 14.

The maximum number of presenters per short course is three.

All short courses will be recorded for possible future use. All accepted short-course instructors will be willing and available to review technical edits during possible post-course production. Additionally, instructors must promptly provide any necessary course material upon request.

Exercise materials/Certificates: To enhance a deeper and multi-sided understanding of the course content, some exercise materials, and possibly some hands-on experimentation should be available for the course attendees.

Proposals must be prepared according to the template at Short Course Proposals Submission Instructions and submitted to the paper management system (opens December 2025)

Proposal submission due: December 17, 2025
Notification of acceptance: January 14, 2026

Expert-TO-Non-expert (ETON) talks offer an overview of significant advancements and emerging topics and are designed for both students and industry professionals to bridge knowledge gaps. These lectures are delivered by the original inventors or leading experts in the field, providing valuable insights and fostering a deeper understanding of cutting-edge developments.

Duration: Each talk should have a total duration of 1 hour

Proposals must be prepared according to the template at ETON Talk Proposals Submission Instructions and submitted to the paper management system (opens December 2025)

Proposal submission due: December 17, 2025
Notification of acceptance: January 14, 2026


Proposals will be reviewed and assessed by the Education and Tutorial Chairs in consultation with the SPS Education Board. Additional material and information may be requested from applicants as needed. Proposals on topics that overlap with the tutorials and short courses presented in past ICIP and ICASSP conferences will not be considered.

Education and Tutorial Chairs
Brendt Wohlberg, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
Giacomo Boracchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

SPS Education Program Manager
Michelle Demydenko

SPS Education Board Liaison
Wei Liu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Other calls (see 2026.ieeeicip.org)
Papers, Special sessions, Satellite workshops, Grand challenges

All inquiries should be sent via e-mail to [email protected]