Call for Papers

Topics of Interest

Future Computing Paradigms

Neuromorphic (brain-inspired), approximate/probabilistic, and analog computing; hybrids of these approaches
Energy-efficient computing including reversible, adiabatic, ballistic, and cryogenic computing
Quantum and optical computing
Biological and biochemical computing
Non–von Neumann architectures (e.g., in-memory processing, memory-based computing, CAM, cellular automata, neural networks)

Future Design Aspects

Extending Moore's law; error-tolerant logic and circuits
Post-CMOS or memory-centric computing
3D/2.5D and novel heterogeneous integration/packaging
Future circuit scaling with high reliability and/or flexibility
Cybersecurity in future computing systems

Future Software & Applications

Beyond von Neumann software design (OS, compilers, security, resource management)
Future programming paradigms and languages
Applications driving next-generation hardware (e.g., ML, deep learning, LLMs)

Submission & Publication

Full Papers

Journal-Reviewed

Submit directly to npj Unconventional Computing (collection title "Future Computing: Paradigms, Technologies, Software and Applications"). Indicate interest in presenting at ICRC 2026. Accepted papers are subject to the journal's standard APC unless waived.

ICRC Program Inclusion is determined from the first round of journal review:

Accept: Published in the journal; presented at ICRC.
Revise: Continue journal review; presented at ICRC.
Transfer: Considered by another Springer Nature journal (e.g., Scientific Reports); presented at ICRC.
Reject: Not included in ICRC program.

npj Unconventional Computing submission link coming soon.

Abstract-Only Submissions

1 page max

Submit via EasyChair. Present an idea, position, or results relevant to the topics of interest. Original research is not required.

If accepted: featured as short talks
Not included in any published proceedings or journals
Page limit includes references and all supporting material

EasyChair submission link coming soon.

Special Session Proposals

2 pages

Submit via EasyChair. Sessions may include workshops, tutorials, panels, or demonstrations on any topic above. Original research is not required. Sessions last 1–2 hours (include a rough time budget). Submissions will not be included in conference proceedings. Page limit includes references and supporting material.