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Call for Papers

We invite original, unpublished research across six high-impact tracks. Accepted papers proceed to peer-reviewed publication and indexing.

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Conference Tracks

Tracks & topics

Track 01

AI & Machine Learning

  • ML real-time applications
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • Ethics & Explainability in AI
  • AI in Healthcare
Track 02

Signal Processing & Embedded

  • Advanced signal processing
  • Embedded real-time systems
  • Wireless communication & networking
  • ML for signal processing
  • Low-power, high-performance computing
Track 03

Communication Networks

  • Self-driving & autonomous networks
  • Datacenter networking
  • Cloud computing
  • Learning-based networked systems
  • Programmable networks · Networks for AI
Track 04

NLP & Applications

  • Language models & text generation
  • Sentiment analysis & opinion mining
  • Speech recognition & synthesis
  • NLP for low-resource languages
  • Real-world NLP applications
Track 05

IoT & Big Data Analytics

  • 5G and beyond networks
  • Network security & privacy
  • IoT & edge computing
  • SDN & NFV
  • Network performance optimization
Track 06

Smart Manufacturing

  • Industrial IoT (IIoT)
  • AI & ML in manufacturing
  • Robotics & automation
  • Sustainable manufacturing tech
  • Digital twins & Industry 4.0
How to Submit

Submission in four steps

1

Prepare

Format your original, unpublished manuscript per the conference template and page limits.

2

Submit Online

Upload your paper through the official ConfConnects submission portal before the deadline.

3

Peer Review

Papers undergo double-blind peer review by the Technical Program Committee.

4

Camera-Ready

On acceptance, submit the final camera-ready version and complete registration.

For Presenting Authors

Presentation template

Present your accepted paper on the official RICE 2026 slide template. It is a 16:9 PowerPoint file and follows IEEE conference practice: your title and authors exactly as in the camera-ready paper, IEEE-style references, and a slide to disclose funding, conflicts of interest and any generative-AI use.

Download template (.pptx) → IEEE paper templates

15 ready-made slides

Title, outline, motivation, method, setup, results, limitations, conclusion, references

Presented by an author

A registered author must present, in Goa or online. No proxy presenters.

Timing

About one slide a minute. Your slot is emailed with the schedule.
Important Dates

Key deadlines

Jul 25, 2026
Paper Submission
Aug 15, 2026
Extended Submission Deadline
Extended
Oct 7, 2026
Acceptance Notification
Oct 16, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission
Oct 16, 2026
Final Registration
Publication & Indexing

Recognized, indexed, archived

RICE has a strong track record of quality publication. Across its editions, accepted papers have been published and indexed by leading platforms:

IEEE Xplore Springer AISC Scopus DBLP Annals

Final publication venue for RICE-2026 will be confirmed to authors with the acceptance notification.

Paper Type

Original, unpublished research

Review

Double-blind peer review

Submission Deadline

July 25, 2026 → Extended: August 15, 2026

Ready to submit?

Share your research with the global intelligent-computing community at RICE 2026, Goa.