ICVES2026

Join us at the 20th IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES) 2026, an annual forum proudly sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS). ICVES is the premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present and discuss the latest advances and research results in intelligent vehicular electronics and safety. The 2026 edition will take place in Cochabamba, Bolivia, a vibrant city at the heart of Latin America, highlighting regional innovations and fostering global collaborations to advance safe and sustainable mobility worldwide.

Topics

Authors are encouraged to submit papers related to vehicular electronics and safety.  Accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore and may be delivered as either long or short interactive presentations, including poster sessions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

Vehicular Safety

  • Accident prevention technologies and crash analysis
  • Driving assistance systems for unstructured environments
  • Cybersecurity and safety protocols for intelligent vehicles

ITS Emerging Technologies and Applications

  • Frugal technologies for sustainable ITS applications
  • Smart infrastructure and connected vehicles
  • AI and machine learning for traffic management
  • Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) and Cellular V2X

Vehicular Electronics

  • Embedded systems and automotive software
  • Sensor fusion and electronic control units (ECUs)
  • Vehicle architectures for AI enabled systems

Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

  • Battery management systems (BMS)
  • Power electronics for electric vehicles
  • Metrics, verification and validation of intelligent vehicles

Cyber-Physical Systems

  • Safety-critical hardware/software systems
  • IoT-based vehicular networks
  • Blockchain and secure vehicular communication

Datasets

  • Automotive: Northern and Southern hemispheres
  • Synthetic datasets
  • Tools (curation, labelling, …)
Important Dates

July 27th, 2026: Submission deadline (STRICT)

September 2nd, 2026: Notification of acceptance

September 4th, 2026: Registration opens

October 9st, 2026: Author registration deadline

October 9st, 2026: Final paper upload deadline

October 9th, 2026: Advance-fee deadline

October 10th 2026: Regular fees apply

Announcements
  • ICVES 2026 Tutorials Now Live

    Two half-day tutorials on connected and automated mobility and robust road-scene perception are now featured on the conference website. Click here to explore the topics and presenters.

  • Plan Your Trip to ICVES 2026: Travel & Visa Guidelines Now Live

    To ensure a smooth journey to IEEE ICVES 2026 in Cochabamba, Bolivia, essential information regarding travel arrangements, local transport, and entry requirements is now available on our website.

    To review detailed guidelines on travel logistics and consular visa procedures, navigate to the “Attend” tab on the main menu.

  • Registration & Payment Portal Notice

    The registration portal is open. For any queries please contact registration2026@ieee-icves.org