We invite proposals for Special Sessions on emerging and innovative topics in image processing, vision and imaging.
Special Sessions proposal requirements
Special Session proposals must include the following items:
- Title: A concise and descriptive title of the proposed session
- Organizers: Names, affiliations, contact information, and short bios of each organizer, including relevant experience. We accept proposals with no more than four organizers.
- Abstract (maximum 250 words): A summary of the motivation behind the proposed topic, how it will be addressed by the committed papers, expected impact, and justification for a special session format.
- List of committed submissions: Titles, list of authors, and short abstracts of the committed papers. Note: an individual may appear as author/co-author on only one paper within a single special session. A special session may contain no more than two papers by the special session organizers.
Proposals should be submitted via the online portal at: https://proposalsicip2026.exordo.com/
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance and novelty of the topic
- Expected impact and quality of the submissions
- Diversity and expertise of the organizers and contributing authors
Acceptance of a proposal does not guarantee final inclusion in the program. All papers submitted to special sessions will undergo the same rigorous peer-review process as regular submissions. For program-building purposes, papers may be reassigned between regular and special sessions.
Important Dates
- Special Session Proposal Due Date: December 31, 2025
December 17, 2025 - Special Session Acceptance Notification: January 7, 2026
- Special Session Paper Submission Due Date: January 21, 2026
Special Session Chairs
Sheila Hemami, Carpenter Falls Consulting, USA
Thrasos Pappas, Northwestern University, USA
Please email your inquiry related to special session to [email protected]