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FOCS 2027 Call for Papers
Official deadlines & important dates
When is the FOCS 2027 deadline?
Data last updated: Jul 28, 2026
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About FOCS 2027
FOCS 2027 (IEEE Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science) is a leading conference focused on theoretical computer science, algorithms, and computational complexity. It is ranked as one of the top-tier (A*) venues in its field according to the ICORE 2026 rankings, representing the most prestigious publication outlet. This edition takes place in TBD (October 2027). Researchers can track the FOCS 2027 deadline with live countdowns, export to Google Calendar, and manage their submission workflow using PaperPilot.
Frequently asked questions
When is the FOCS 2027 paper submission deadline?
The FOCS 2027 paper submission deadline is TBD (AoE). This page tracks it with a live countdown and lets you add it to your calendar in one click (.ics or Google Calendar). The deadline is Anywhere on Earth (AoE), i.e. UTC-12, so it has not passed until the time has elapsed in every time zone on the planet — practically, you have until the end of that calendar day in the very last location on Earth, which buys a little buffer over your own local clock. For the authoritative wording and any updates, always check the official FOCS 2027 call for papers.
Where is FOCS 2027 being held?
FOCS 2027 is being held in TBD on October 2027. The full name of the event is IEEE Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science. FOCS 2027 is rated ICORE A*, CCF A, a useful signal of the venue's selectivity and standing in Theory when you decide where to submit. Use the live countdown on this page to plan your submission and travel, and add the key dates to your calendar in one click. For the venue, registration and any location changes, see the official FOCS 2027 call for papers.
What are the FOCS 2027 important dates?
FOCS 2027 key dates: paper submission deadline TBD (AoE); conference dates October 2027. The deadline is Anywhere on Earth (AoE), i.e. UTC-12, so it has not passed until the time has elapsed in every time zone on the planet — practically, you have until the end of that calendar day in the very last location on Earth, which buys a little buffer over your own local clock. Dates can change as the program is finalized, so confirm against the official FOCS 2027 call for papers before you rely on them. You can export every date on this page to .ics or Google Calendar in one click.
How is FOCS 2027 ranked?
FOCS 2027 is rated ICORE A*, CCF A. ICORE/CORE (the CORE Conference Ranking, 2026 edition) grades venues from A* (flagship) through A, B and C; CCF is the China Computer Federation's parallel A/B/C rating. That places FOCS among the more selective venues within Theory, which is one reason its deadlines fill calendars early. The conference takes place in TBD on October 2027. Rankings are only one input when choosing where to submit — also weigh fit, audience and timing. See the official FOCS 2027 call for papers for scope and topics.