CALL FOR PAPERS - TICEC 2026

Join us for the 14th edition of TICEC, Ecuador’s flagship conference on Information and Communication Technologies. We’re calling on global researchers to submit their papers for the Scientific Track by 28 June (FIRM).

TICEC 2026 zeroes in on cutting-edge topics: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, and the real-world applications of ICT. As a leading forum, TICEC unites thinkers and innovators from varied disciplines to delve into ICT’s core operations, interactions, and real-life impacts. Established in 2013, this conference has been a cornerstone in advancing ICT knowledge and application.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to and participate in a gathering of minds shaping the future of ICT. Mark your calendars for October 15 – 16, 2026, and get ready to engage, learn, and network at TICEC 2026. Submit your work now and be part of shaping the next wave of ICT innovation!

Important Dates

Paper submission deadline: 28 June 2026 (23:59, UTC-5) - FIRM

Acceptance notification: 09 August 2026

Final version submission 16 August 2026 (23:59, UTC-5)

Registration 16 September 2026

Publication

The TICEC 2026 proceedings will be published in the prestigious Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series. This inclusion ensures that the high-quality research presented at our conference is widely accessible and recognized in the academic community.

The CCIS series is indexed in several leading databases, including:

• DBLP
• Google Scholar
• EI-Compendex
• Mathematical Reviews
• SCImago
• Scopus

Prepare your paper

Ensure you fully understand the submission guidelines by carefully reading the call for papers before submitting your work.

• Submission Guidelines

  • File format: Only submissions in PDF format will be accepted.
  • Anonymity (double-blind review): The document MUST NOT include author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or any other information that could identify them. This information will be recorded exclusively on the EasyChair platform.
  • Language: The entire paper, including tables, figures, and captions, must be written in English. Papers that do not meet this requirement will be immediately rejected (desk rejection).
  • Length: Only full papers with a length of 12 to 15 pages, according to the official template, will be considered. Papers outside this range will be rejected without review (desk rejection).
  • Template: Strict use of the official LaTeX template available in the templates section is mandatory. Papers that do not use it will be immediately rejected.
  • Originality and thematic alignment: Content must be original and aligned with at least one of the conference themes. All submissions will undergo a plagiarism analysis before peer review.
  • Self-citation: Papers in which more than 20% of the references correspond to authors of the same paper will be automatically rejected (desk rejection).
  • Co-author limit: The maximum number of authors per paper is 6. For works with more contributors, consider developing them into journal articles.
  • No changes after submission: No changes to the manuscript will be allowed after submission, including authorship or references.
  • Accuracy and quality of graphical elements: Verify the accuracy of citations, diagrams, maps, and tables. All figures and tables must be inserted in the appropriate place in the text, with print-quality, high-resolution images.
  • Use of generative artificial intelligence: All papers must include an AI usage statement detailing its purpose and scope within the work. Authors assume full responsibility for all content in the paper.

• Criteria for Acceptance: Each paper will be evaluated by at least three regular members of the Program Committee or two senior members of the Steering Committee. Evaluation criteria include:
  • Originality: The work must present novel ideas, methods, findings, or perspectives in the ICT field.
  • Relevance and thematic alignment: Content must directly address one or more of the themes established by the congress and demonstrate its importance to the area.
  • Value for the audience: The paper presentation should be engaging, ensuring the technical content is easy to disseminate and understand. It must have strong potential to capture the interest of conference attendees and respond to the community’s needs.
  • Rigor and quality: Claims and conclusions must be supported by data, appropriate analysis, and references to specialized literature. A clear discussion of study limitations must be included.
  • Clarity: Objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions must be presented in a logical, precise, and understandable manner.
  • Transparency: Any paper that presents a new tool, a framework, or research data must provide links to the respective public repositories for transparency verification (GitHub, Zenodo, etc.).
  • Note: Only full papers that meet all formal and length requirements (12-15 pages) will be considered for review.

• Templates

  • Download the Author´s Guidelines  

  • Download Latex Paper Format

• Policies

  • Plagiarism check: All contributions submitted to TICEC 2026 will undergo a plagiarism review, including self-plagiarism. Papers containing plagiarism will be automatically rejected (desk rejection).

  • Authorship: Once a paper is accepted, no authors may be added beyond those listed in the EasyChair submission form when uploading the paper for its first review. Failure to comply implies rejection, even if the paper was previously accepted.

  • Revisions: Accepted papers must be revised in accordance with reviewers’ comments and recommendations. It will be verified that the papers incorporate the reviewers' feedback.

  • Registration policy: Each registration allows only one author to attend and present the paper in person. Additional authors may register at the attendee price. Please review the registration page.

  • Publication rule: Only one paper may be presented and published per registration.

  • Cancellation policy: No cancellations or refunds are allowed once registration is complete.

  • Transfer policy: Registrations are strictly non-transferable.

  • Mandatory presentation: Publication of a paper is conditional upon its presentation at the conference.

    For non-compliance with academic ethics policies, in addition to rejecting the paper, the authors’ affiliated institutions will be notified.

• Awards

  At TICEC 2026, attendees and participants can look forward to the presentation of four prestigious awards recognizing outstanding contributions across various categories:

  • Best Full Paper Award: Celebrating the most outstanding full-length paper.
  • Best Presentation Awards: Recognized in two categories:
    • Female presenter
    • Male presenter
  • Contributor of the Year Award: Recognizes the institution with the highest number of accepted papers in the conference track, celebrating its significant contribution to the field.

List of Topics (in general terms): check our website to see the complete list.

• Software Development
• ICTs and their applications
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 
• e-Learning 

Venue

The conference will be held at Universidad Indoamérica in Ambato, Ecuador

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to ticec@cedia.org.ec