[SPIE] 2026 International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems and In-Vehicle Automation Control (ITSAC 2026) will be held in Luoyang, Henan Province, China from July 4 to 5, 2026.

The conference topics cover a number of core fields, including planning and optimization of intelligent transportation systems, vehicular network communication technologies, perception and decision-making algorithms for autonomous driving, vehicle automatic control, intelligent traffic signal control, traffic big data analysis, etc. Meanwhile, it focuses on hot research directions such as the integration of artificial intelligence and traffic management and control, applications of vehicle-road collaboration technologies, and powertrain control of new energy vehicles.

Through keynote speeches, special seminars and paper presentations, the conference provides participants with a platform to share the latest research achievements, discuss technical bottlenecks and solutions, and deepen industry-university-research cooperation.

Luoyang, the host city, is known as an ancient capital with a thousand-year history, possessing profound historical heritage and strong vitality in scientific and technological innovation. As a vital transportation hub in the Central Plains region, Luoyang features convenient transportation networks, superior geographical location and complete conference supporting facilities. Supported by local industrial clusters and scientific research platforms, Luoyang has built solid industrial and research foundations in intelligent transportation, vehicular networks, automatic control and other fields, which provides a solid guarantee for the smooth holding of the conference.

All accepted and formally published papers will be indexed by authoritative databases including EI Compendex, Scopus and Google Scholar, offering researchers an excellent channel to display academic achievements and improve academic influence.

Conference Time: July 4–5, 2026

Venue: Luoyang, Henan

Deadline: July 3, 2026

Acceptance/Rejection: 5-10 working days

Indexed Search: Econpendex, Scopus, Google Scholar

Paper Publication

Papers will first undergo blind review by 2-3 experts. Accepted papers will be independently published by SPIE Press (with ISSN: 0277-786X) and ultimately indexed in EI and Scopus.

Publication Benefits

Global Visibility

Your research will be accessible to a worldwide audience of researchers, educators, and practitioners.

Indexing

Proceedings are indexed in major academic databases, increasing the discoverability and citation potential of your work.

Open Access Option

Authors have the option to make their papers open access for wider dissemination.

Digital Preservation

Papers are preserved in digital format, ensuring long-term accessibility and impact.

Publication Process

Paper Submission

Submit your paper through the online submission system by the deadline.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

Notification of Acceptance

Authors are notified of acceptance/rejection within the specified timeframe.

Revision and Final Submission

Authors revise their papers based on reviewer comments and submit the final version.

Presentation at Conference

Authors present their work at the conference (in-person or virtually).

Publication

Accepted and presented papers are published in the conference proceedings.

Publication Ethics

ITSAC 2026 adheres to strict publication ethics guidelines. All submitted papers are checked for plagiarism using advanced detection software. Authors are expected to follow ethical practices in conducting and reporting their research, including proper citation of sources, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and adherence to ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects or animals.

Any concerns regarding publication ethics should be directed to the conference chairs.