Camera Ready Submission

Important Deadlines

Final paper submission: 13 October 2026, 11:59 pm (AoE)
Copyrights due: 13 October 2026, 11:59 pm (AoE)

Both deadlines use Anywhere on Earth (AoE) time.

1. Prepare Your Final Paper

ATS 2026 final paper specifications
Paper type	Page limit	Extra pages
Regular Paper	6 pages	Not allowed
Late-Breaking Results (LBR) Paper	3 pages, including references	Not allowed

Late-Breaking Results (LBR) Papers

Papers accepted to the Late-Breaking Results (LBR) Track must include “Late Breaking Results – ” at the beginning of the paper title.

For example: “Late Breaking Results – A New Technique for…”

The final manuscript must not exceed 3 pages, including references.

Your final camera-ready paper must use the IEEE two-column A4 format, as specified in the ATS 2026 Submission Guidelines. Proofread your paper and check its layout before using PDF eXpress or submitting the final PDF.

Select the A4 template for Word or LaTeX from the IEEE conference templates page:

IEEE Templates — Select A4

File name: You do not need to rename your final PDF. CPS will rename the file when you submit it.

2. Create or Validate Your PDF

All final papers must pass IEEE PDF eXpress validation before submission to CPS. You can upload an existing PDF for checking or upload your source files for conversion to an IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF.

Preparing your own PDF: technical settings

Use the following PDF settings, keeping the A4 page size required for ATS 2026:

Optimized PDF with Acrobat 5.0 compatibility.
Graphics at a resolution of at least 300 dpi.
All fonts embedded and subset.
PostScript settings must not override Distiller settings.
Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm).

Check that all fonts are embedded and subset in the final PDF. Avoid fonts whose licensing settings prevent embedding.

Keep your paper in A4 format when exporting your PDF and using PDF eXpress. Check that the final validated PDF retains the A4 page size.

Converting source files: supported formats and supporting files

PDF eXpress supports PostScript, Microsoft Word, Freelance, PageMaker, FrameMaker, Word Pro, WordPerfect, QuarkXPress, Rich Text Format, and (La)TeX.

For (La)TeX, include the DVI file and all supporting files. For formats such as QuarkXPress and (La)TeX that do not embed all supporting files, submit a compressed archive containing the final manuscript and all required supporting files.

Embed images in the source document when possible to avoid missing graphics.

3. Use IEEE PDF eXpress

Conference ID: 70849X

Open IEEE PDF eXpress for PDF conversion and validation (opens in a new tab)

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Open IEEE PDF eXpress. If you are a new user, choose the first-time login option.
Enter Conference ID 70849X, your email address, and a password. Follow the prompts to finish creating your account; a confirmation will be sent by email.
Upload your source files for conversion, or upload your PDF for checking.
Review the results. If the system reports problems or the converted PDF needs changes, revise your files and repeat the conversion or check.
After successful processing, use the IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF emailed to you for your final CPS submission.

PDF eXpress provides instructions, resources, and troubleshooting tips. If a file has problems, the system emails a description of the issues. Technical support is available by email and telephone through the service.

4. Before You Submit

Check that your paper uses the IEEE two-column A4 format.
Check the page limit: 6 pages for Regular Papers or 3 pages, including references, for LBR papers.
For LBR papers, confirm that the paper title begins with “Late Breaking Results – ”.
Proofread the final text and check figures, layout, and embedded fonts.
Complete IEEE PDF eXpress validation before uploading your final PDF.
Upload the validated final paper to CPS by 13 October 2026, 11:59 pm AoE.
Complete the copyright requirements in CPS by 13 October 2026, 11:59 pm AoE. Follow the instructions provided in the CPS submission system.