Abstract Submission is now open

Papers will be selected on the basis of a one page abstract. Author guidelines can be downloaded clicking to the following link. 

The abstract shall be uploaded in PDF format via the Conference submission website. During the web-based submission process it will be asked to indicate the preferred topic category, presentation format (oral, poster) and if the submitted work should be considered for the student paper competition. When creating the PDF file, make sure to EMBED & SUBSET all fonts. This guarantees that the PDF file will render properly, and the reviewers will be able to read your submission.

Abstracts should be submitted using the online Abstract Submission Portal.

Author(s) whose papers have been accepted, will receive instructions for the preparation of their full-length paper.

Deadline and important dates are here.

The list of abstracts will be available during the Conference via a mobile App. The final papers will be made available after the Conference on the eftf.org website and via IEEE Xplore.


Abstracts, Full Papers & Proceedings

Authors should consider the following when submitting to EFTF 2026:

  • Only accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference program at EFTF 2026.
  • Accepted authors are free to choose if they wish to submit a full paper to the Conference proceedings.
  • Conference proceedings will be made available to both EFTF participants and referenced in IEEE Xplore for subscribers.


Additional Requirements

If your abstract is accepted for publication at this Conference, you will also need to adhere to the following requirements:

  • One author per accepted submission must be registered at the full Conference rate AND attend the Conference to present their paper (no virtual presentations).
  • A participant can only present maximum 2 papers at the Conference.
  • Lectures presentations will be video recorded. These recordings will be accessible to EFTF 2026 participants for a limited period following the Conference.
  • In case of full paper submission, IEEE policy requires you to file a copyright release for each accepted submission. Without a copyright release on file, your paper CANNOT be published. Further instructions will be included in your decision email.
  • IEEE and EFTF 2026 reserve the right to exclude any accepted paper from distribution after the Conference (including, removal from IEEE Xplore) if the accepted paper is not presented at the Conference.



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