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POPL 2026 Call for Papers
Official deadlines & important dates
When is the POPL 2026 deadline?
Data last updated: Jun 10, 2026
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About POPL 2026
POPL 2026 (ACM SIGPLAN-SIGACT Symposium on Principles of Programming Languages) is a leading conference focused on software engineering, program analysis, and software testing. 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 Rennes, France (January 11-17, 2026). Researchers can track the POPL 2026 deadline with live countdowns, export to Google Calendar, and manage their submission workflow using PaperPilot.
Frequently asked questions
When was the POPL 2026 paper submission deadline?
The POPL 2026 paper submission deadline was 2025-07-10 23:59:59 (AoE). 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 POPL 2026 call for papers.
Where was POPL 2026 held?
POPL 2026 was held in Rennes, France on January 11-17, 2026. The full name of the event is ACM SIGPLAN-SIGACT Symposium on Principles of Programming Languages. POPL 2026 is rated ICORE A*, CCF A, a useful signal of the venue's selectivity and standing in Software Engineering 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 POPL 2026 call for papers.
What are the POPL 2026 important dates?
POPL 2026 key dates: paper submission deadline was 2025-07-10 23:59:59 (AoE); conference dates January 11-17, 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 POPL 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 POPL 2026 ranked?
POPL 2026 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 POPL among the more selective venues within Software Engineering, which is one reason its deadlines fill calendars early. The conference was held in Rennes, France on January 11-17, 2026. Rankings are only one input when choosing where to submit — also weigh fit, audience and timing. See the official POPL 2026 call for papers for scope and topics.