Paper Submission is Now Open!

Abstract Submission Information
Presenters may submit papers on work presented at the conference to the IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science Journal. Several special topical issues have appeared as a result of work presented at ICOPS.
PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- The 1-page paper should be typed single space with one-inch margins on all four sides in Times New Roman 12pt. Charts, illustrations, and figures must fit within the 1-page paper limit. Download the Abstract Template.
- The 45-word abstract and 100-word presenter bio will be used in the online program.
The IEEE Xplore proceedings will only contain accepted papers that are presented at the conference. - To ensure your paper is IEEE Xplore compliant, please use IEEE PDF eXpress Instructions.
- Abstracts are due 11:59 PM PST on February 4, 2026.
AUTHOR NOTIFICATIONS
Author acceptance/rejection notices are sent to the corresponding author as indicated during the electronic submission. All other correspondence for accepted papers will be sent to the presenting author as indicated during the electronic submission.
IEEE ELECTRONIC COPYRIGHT FORM (eCF)
If your paper is accepted, you will be required to complete the IEEE Electronic Copyright Form (eCF). This form allows IEEE the right to use, distribute, publish, exhibit, digitize, broadcast, reproduce, and archive, in any format or medium, whether now known or hereafter developed any materials, including written, audio and visual works.
REGISTRATION
All accepted authors are required to register and present their work in person. Visa invitation letters can be requested during the registration process. The letter will be issued automatically once your registration has been paid.
Agreement Not to Pre-Publish Abstracts or Present Abstracts
Submission of an abstract for review and subsequent acceptance is considered by the committee as an agreement that the work will not be placed in the public domain by the author prior to the conference. Accepted papers or significant portions of the work may not be placed in the public domain (conference with and without proceedings) prior to the conference. Violation will be grounds for automatic withdrawal of the paper by the conference committee.
Questions regarding the submission process or technical program should be directed to the Program Specialist, Tracy Holle at t.holle@ieee.org.
Important Dates |
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025: Abstract Submission Opens |
JANUARY 31, 2026: NPSS Awards Nominations Deadline |
FEBRUARY 4, 2026: Abstract Deadline |
FEBRUARY 4, 2026: Registration Opens |
MARCH 31, 2026: Abstract Acceptance |
APRIL 17, 2026: Student Travel Grant Deadline |
MAY 1, 2026: Mini-course Registration Deadline |
MAY 18, 2026: Early Registration Ends |
MAY 18, 2026: Hotel Room Reservations Deadline |
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026: Manuscript Submissions Deadline |
Contact Us
For inquiries about exhibit/sponsorship opportunities, paper submissions, or general information, please contact the ICOPS 2026 organizing committee at icops2026@ieee.org.
Be sure to visit us again as we release exciting updates about the conference leading up to June 2026.