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IEEE Technically Sponsored IEEE Xplore® Indexed International Conference

IEEE ADSSSC 2026

International Conference on AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Smart Cities:
Challenges and Opportunities

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9–10 April 2026
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Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Kodakara, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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Conference Record in progress
Final Paper Submission: 15 March 2026
Early Bird Registration: 24 February 2026
Conference Dates: 9–10 April 2026
Max Pages: 6 (including references)
Similarity Index: Below 20%

Instructions for Camera-Ready Paper Submission

IEEE ADSSSC 2026 · Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology · Follow each step carefully to ensure your paper is included in IEEE Xplore®

Important Dates

MilestoneDate
Call for Papers22 August 2025
Paper Submission DeadlineClosed — 22 January 2026
Notification of Acceptance06 February 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Due15 March 2026
Early Bird Registration Closes24 February 2026
Conference Dates9–10 April 2026

How to Submit the Camera-Ready Paper

ℹ️ You have received reviewer comments through the acceptance notification email. Please carefully incorporate all reviewer suggestions before preparing your camera-ready paper. The page limit is strictly 6 pages including references. The final paper must be submitted by 15 March 2026.
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Plagiarism Check — Similarity Index Below 20%

Before submitting the camera-ready paper, ensure the similarity index of your manuscript is below 20% using a standard plagiarism-checking tool (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate). Papers exceeding 20% similarity will not be included in the conference proceedings or submitted to IEEE Xplore®. Note: ADSSSC 2026 conducts plagiarism checks at least twice — at initial screening and before final acceptance.

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Use the Official IEEE Template

The camera-ready paper must strictly follow the IEEE conference manuscript template. Download the template from: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html. Papers that do not conform to the IEEE template will not be forwarded to IEEE Xplore®.

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Submit Camera-Ready via Microsoft CMT

Submit your camera-ready paper through Microsoft CMT for ADSSSC 2026. Click on "Create camera-ready submission" and upload the final PDF. Important: The final camera-ready PDF must first be generated and verified using IEEE PDF eXpress (instructions below) before uploading to CMT.

📄 Open CMT Submission Portal
CMT Camera-Ready Submission Screen

Instructions for Creating the Final PDF via IEEE PDF eXpress

Prior to final submission on CMT, your PDF must be verified through IEEE PDF eXpress at https://ieee-pdf-express.org/. This applies even if your document was generated from LaTeX.

Creating Your PDF eXpress Account (New User)

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Go to IEEE PDF eXpress

Visit https://ieee-pdf-express.org/account/signup to create a new account. If you already have an account, proceed to log in.

PDF eXpress Login Screen
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Enter Conference Details

Enter the following when prompted:

  • Conference ID: 67751X
  • Your email address
  • A secure password

An online confirmation and a verification email will be sent to you. After verification, log in to complete your profile.

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Associate Your Account with ADSSSC 2026 (Existing PDF eXpress Users)

If you already have a PDF eXpress account, log in and click "Associate your account with the conference" and enter the ADSSSC 2026 Conference ID.

PDF eXpress Dashboard 67751X
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Create a New Title for Your Paper

Once logged in, go to the Dashboard and click "Create New Title".

PDF eXpress Dashboard: Create New Title
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Enter Paper Title

Enter the exact title of your accepted paper and click Continue.

Enter Paper Title
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Upload Your File

Upload your source file in Word format or PDF (if generated from LaTeX). Click Continue once the file is selected.

Upload Source File
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Processing

PDF conversion will begin. Word files may take a few minutes. Click Continue and wait for the process to complete.

Conversion in Progress
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Download Verified PDF

If successful, a confirmation message will appear. Click the Download PDF icon to download your IEEE PDF eXpress-verified file.

Download PDF Express Verified File
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Approve and Send to Publication Chair

Click the Approve icon to send the verified PDF to the ADSSSC 2026 Publication Chair.

Approve and Forward to Publication Chair
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Upload to CMT Portal

After approval, download the final PDF eXpress-verified PDF and upload it on the Microsoft CMT portal as the final camera-ready submission. Your submission is now complete!

If you have more than one accepted paper, create a new title for each paper and repeat the process. Only PDF eXpress-verified PDFs will be accepted on CMT.

Author Guidelines & Paper Selection Process

Technical papers describing original, previously unpublished research are invited across all conference tracks. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review based on originality, technical quality, relevance, and clarity.

AI Usage & Plagiarism Policy

Authors may use AI-based tools for language editing and grammar checks. However, AI-generated content that introduces ideas, analyses, or results without human oversight is not permitted. Any use of AI tools must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript, in line with IEEE Publication Ethics and Integrity Policy.

Contact Information

Publication Queries

👩‍🔬Dr. Dhanya Gangatharan
9539417734
👩‍💻Ms. Vidya Mol
8606819620

Registration Queries

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