Important Dates

Call for Regular Papers

The upcoming IEEE INDIN 2027 will be held in Lisbon, Portugal. As a prominent annual conference sponsored by the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, this event will gather the international community to present the latest research, share new ideas and engineering breakthroughs, and discuss current challenges and future directions in the field.

The organizing committee cordially invites high-quality papers representing original work, including but not limited to the following topics:

• Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI and Industrial Agents in Industrial Applications
• Safety and Security in Industrial Applications
• Robotics and Mechatronics in Industrial Applications
• Factory Communication, Control and Automation Systems
• Industrial Digitalization, Digital Twins, Big Data and Analytics in Industrial Applications
• Industrial System Architectures and Software Engineering
• Industrial Real-Time and Networked Embedded Computing, IoT Technologies and Applications
• Human, Computer and Machine Interaction
• Technologies, Infrastructures and Applications for Smart Grids, Buildings, Cities and Health
• Education in Engineering and Industrial Informatics

Authors may also submit Work-in-Progress (WiP) papers. These are up to 4-page contributions presenting preliminary research findings or innovative concepts that are not yet fully developed. Accepted WiPs will be included in IEEE Xplore.

Technical Tracks

The Technical Tracks page lists the 10 Regular Tracks of IEEE INDIN 2027. Authors should select the Regular Track that best matches the core contribution of their manuscript.

• T01 - Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI and Industrial Agents in Industrial Applications: Integration and application of Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI and Industrial Agents, and related advanced technologies in modern industrial environments, enabling smarter, more efficient, and autonomous industrial processes.

• T02 - Safety and Security in Industrial Applications: Methodologies, technologies, and solutions for enhancing safety, resilience, and security in industrial applications. Topics include, but are not limited to, functional safety, cybersecurity, risk assessment, fault prevention and mitigation, secure industrial systems, and the integration of safety and security mechanisms.

• T03 - Robotics and Mechatronics in Industrial Applications: Emerging technologies, methodologies, and applications in robotics and mechatronics for industrial applications. Topics include, but are not limited to, robot control, motion and path planning, sensing and perception, manipulation, human–robot collaboration, autonomous and mobile robotics, intelligent mechatronic systems, and robotic integration in industrial processes.

• T04 - Factory Communication, Control and Automation Systems: Innovative approaches to the development of the next-generation of control and automation systems, system architectures that bridge Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) supported by model-driven engineering, domain-driven design, and domain-specific programming languages, and industrial communication technologies.

• T05 - Industrial Digitalization, Digital Twins, Big Data and Analytics in Industrial Applications: Methodologies and applications in industrial digitalization, Digital Twins, Big Data, and analytics, for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, process optimization, anomaly detection, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making. Topics include, but are not limited to, acquisition, integration, management, processing, and analysis of large-scale industrial data, including real-time and heterogeneous data generated across industrial systems.

• T06 - Industrial System Architectures and Software Engineering: Software architectures for industrial automation systems, Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 architectures, data models, ontologies and data architectures for industrial systems, requirements engineering in software oriented industrial automation systems, model-driven engineering of intelligent automation systems, deployment of industrial automation systems, model-checking, runtime monitoring and verification techniques for industrial automation systems.

• T07 - Industrial Real-Time and Networked Embedded Computing, IoT Technologies and Applications: Models, architectures, techniques, methodologies and applications related to real-time and embedded computing, networked embedded systems, IoT-based communication and technologies, distributed and edge computing, sensor and actuator networks, and the integration of connected devices into industrial applications.

• T08 - Human, Computer and Machine Interaction: Technologies, methodologies, and approaches that enable effective, intuitive, safe, and intelligent interaction between people and digital or physical systems. Topics include, but are not limited to, human–machine and human–robot interaction, user interfaces and interaction technologies, collaborative systems, multimodal interaction, ergonomics and usability, human-centered design, augmented and virtual reality, wearable technologies, and intelligent assistance systems.

• T09 - Technologies, Infrastructures and Applications for Smart Grids, Buildings, Cities and Health: Technologies and infrastructures supporting the development of smart grids, buildings, cities, and healthcare systems, integrating digital, sensing, communication, and AI to enable more connected, efficient, sustainable, resilient, interoperable, scalable and user-centered environments.

• T10 - Education in Engineering and Industrial Informatics: Innovative approaches, methodologies, applications, and experiences involving the use of ICT and emerging technologies in engineering education, with particular emphasis on industrial and technology-oriented applications. Topics include, but are not limited to, theoretical and practical aspects of teaching and learning.

Call for Special Session Proposals

To enhance the technical program and explore specific topics in greater depth, INDIN 2027 will include special sessions alongside the regular tracks. Special sessions may cover specific subjects or interdisciplinary topics within the broader scope of the conference. They can also be driven by specific Research & Innovation projects or clusters of projects.

Rules for Special Session Organisation

Prospective organisers of a Special Session (SS) should take note of the following guidelines:

• Co-organisation: An individual can be a (co-)organiser of up to two Special Sessions.
• Authorship: An individual cannot be (co-)author of more than two papers submitted to the same Special Session.
• Organiser Contributions: Papers from organisers may not exceed 60% of the Special Session’s content.

In preparing a proposal, special attention should be given to compliance with IES rules for special sessions, the qualification and experience of the suggested reviewers, and potential support from relevant Technical Committees.

Proposal Submission and Evaluation

Special Session proposals should be submitted using the Special Session Proposal Form, which should include:

• Title of the special session.
• A brief description of the area of interest, highlighting specific technical aspects. Explicit reference to the sponsoring IES Technical Committee(s) (if any) is encouraged.
• Names and contact details of at least two special session organisers, who will be responsible for promoting the session and ensuring enough quality submissions.
• Background and short CVs of the organisers.
• A list of potential reviewers and their affiliations.

The evaluation phase of a Special Session proposal begins immediately upon submission. Once approved, details of the session will be published on the conference website. Organisers are advised to submit their proposals early to maximise the available time for paper submission.

Responsibilities of Special Session Organisers

Once a Special Session is approved, organisers must:

• Publicise the session among researchers and practitioners in the relevant field and attract enough high-quality papers.
• Ensure compliance with the rules governing authorship and contributions.
• Explicitly declare any conflicts of interest before the review process begins. Conflicts of interest may arise when an organiser is a (co-)author or has a personal or professional relationship with the authors of a submitted paper. Any such conflicts must be promptly reported to the SS Chairs.

Review Process

Papers submitted to special sessions will undergo the same rigorous review process as regular papers. The Special Session organisers are not involved in managing the review process. Instead, the SS Chairs will oversee this, ensuring that each paper is reviewed by a combination of reviewers from the Technical Track’s Program Committee and those recommended by the SS organizers.

Session Requirements and Support

• A minimum of five accepted papers from authors affiliated with at least three independent institutions and two different countries (other than the organizers’ institutions) is required for each Special Session.
• If a session receives too few papers, the accepted papers will be reallocated to the most appropriate regular track.
• Should the organizational quality of a Special Session be deemed insufficient, conference organizers will provide advice and support. However, the right to cancel a Special Session is reserved.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or to submit a proposal, please contact the Special Session Chairs:

• Andrea Bonci, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy, a.bonci@staff.univpm.it
• José Barbosa, Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal, jbarbosa@unipb.pt

Call for Tutorial Session Proposals

IEEE INDIN 2027 welcomes tutorial proposals providing high-quality educational content on mature, emerging or strategic topics relevant for the IEEE INDIN community.

What Is a Tutorial Session?

A Tutorial Session is an educational session designed to provide participants with a clear, structured and technically sound introduction to a topic, method, technology or application area. Tutorial Sessions provide a structured learning opportunity for participants who want to deepen their understanding of important scientific, technological and application-oriented topics in industrial electronics. Tutorials may cover mature technologies, emerging research directions, methodological foundations, industrial tools, design practices, standards, experimental techniques, or application-oriented knowledge relevant to the IEEE INDIN community. Tutorials should be pedagogical, well organized and valuable to both newcomers and specialists.

Thematic Alignment

Tutorial proposals may address any topic within the scientific scope of INDIN 2027, including, but not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI and Industrial Agents in Industrial Applications
• Safety and Security in Industrial Applications
• Robotics and Mechatronics in Industrial Applications
• Factory Communication, Control and Automation Systems
• Industrial Digitalization, Digital Twins, Big Data and Analytics in Industrial Applications
• Industrial System Architectures and Software Engineering
• Industrial Real-Time and Networked Embedded Computing, IoT Technologies and Applications
• Human, Computer and Machine Interaction
• Technologies, Infrastructures and Applications for Smart Grids, Buildings, Cities and Health
• Education in Engineering and Industrial Informatics

Tutorials proposals including hands-on learning on Industrial Informatics topics are particularly welcomed.

Required Proposal Information

Each proposal must be no longer than 4 pages (not including presentation material) and includes the following information:

• Tutorial title (short descriptive title).
• Abstract, scope and motivation.
• Presenter names, affiliations and contact information (email and mailing address).
• Short biography for each presenter.
• Expected audience and prerequisite knowledge (include expected number of attendees).
• Learning objectives and expected outcomes.
• Proposed tutorial outline and approximate duration.
• Relationship with the IEEE INDIN 2027 theme, Technical Tracks or main thematic areas.
• Any specific technical requirements, if applicable.

Selection Criteria

Tutorial proposals will be evaluated according to their technical quality, educational value, relevance to IEEE INDIN 2027, clarity of objectives, expected interest for the audience, balance between fundamentals and applications, and the expertise of the presenters.

Priority will be given to tutorials that provide a strong learning experience, address timely topics, and support knowledge transfer across academic and industrial communities.

Presenter Responsibilities

Tutorial presenters are expected to prepare high-quality educational material, deliver the tutorial during the conference, engage with participants, and coordinate with the Tutorial Chairs regarding scheduling, format and technical needs.

Presenters should ensure that the tutorial remains accessible, well structured, technically rigorous and useful for the intended audience.

Important Requirements

• Tutorials must provide educational value and not be limited to promotional content.
• Commercial tools, products or platforms may be discussed only within a balanced technical or educational framework.
• Presenters should clearly identify the target audience and prerequisite knowledge.
• Accepted tutorial presenters are expected to register for and attend the conference.
• The final tutorial format and schedule will be confirmed by the conference organizers.

Submission Instructions

Tutorial proposals, following the available template form, must be sent via email to the tutorial chairs:

• Alois Zoitl, Johannes Kepler University, Austria, alois.zoitl@jku.at
• Sanaz Nikghadam, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal, sanaznik@uninova.pt

The information provided through the form will be used by the Tutorial Sessions Chairs to evaluate the proposal and, if accepted, to support program planning and scheduling. Proposals will be reviewed according to the Selection Criteria described above.

Submit your Paper

All submissions must be uploaded through “IEEE IES Conferences Community System’s Paper Submission Website” following the schedule given on important dates. Each submission will be reviewed by independent reviewers using a single-blind peer review process and will be screened for plagiarism and duplicate publication. The accepted papers are to be presented at the conference and will be hosted on IEEE Xplore, subject to formatting and copyright requirements.

Prospective authors are invited to electronically submit regular papers of their work in English. Submit the full paper using the following layout. The limitation is to 6 total pages, including the paper title, authors and affiliations, figures, and references (maximum size 2MB). Up to two additional pages are allowed for a fee. Authors are requested to prepare the manuscripts in the IEEE two-column format template and to translate it in PDF. No other format in the submission and in the final version can be accepted. The IEEE two-column format template can be downloaded from “IEEE’s Manuscript Template for Conferences Website”.

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