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IEEE CEC 2026 Call for Papers
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When is the IEEE CEC 2026 deadline?
Data last updated: Jun 10, 2026
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About IEEE CEC 2026
IEEE CEC 2026 (IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation) is a leading conference focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. This edition takes place in Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC), The Netherlands (June 22-26, 2026). Researchers can track the IEEE CEC 2026 deadline with live countdowns, export to Google Calendar, and manage their submission workflow using PaperPilot.
Frequently asked questions
When was the IEEE CEC 2026 paper submission deadline?
The IEEE CEC 2026 paper submission deadline was 2026-01-31 23:59:59 (UTC-12). This is a historical record — the deadline has already passed. 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 IEEE CEC 2026 call for papers.
Where was IEEE CEC 2026 held?
IEEE CEC 2026 was held in Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC), The Netherlands on June 22-26, 2026. The full name of the event is IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation. IEEE CEC 2026 is rated CCF C, CORE B, a useful signal of the venue's selectivity and standing in Artificial Intelligence 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 IEEE CEC 2026 call for papers.
What are the IEEE CEC 2026 important dates?
IEEE CEC 2026 key dates: paper submission deadline was 2026-01-31 23:59:59 (UTC-12); conference dates June 22-26, 2026. 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 IEEE CEC 2026 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 IEEE CEC 2026 ranked?
IEEE CEC 2026 is rated CCF C, CORE B. 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 IEEE CEC among the more selective venues within Artificial Intelligence, which is one reason its deadlines fill calendars early. The conference was held in Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC), The Netherlands on June 22-26, 2026. Rankings are only one input when choosing where to submit — also weigh fit, audience and timing. See the official IEEE CEC 2026 call for papers for scope and topics.