Jointly sponsored by IEEE and ACM, ICCAD 2026 explores the full spectrum of electronic design automation, extending from device-level physics to system-level architecture. Building on a long-standing tradition of technical excellence, ICCAD delivers a cutting-edge program that spans fundamental areas such as logic synthesis, verification, physical design, simulation, reliability, and manufacturing alongside critical system-level topics including embedded systems, IoT, and cyber-physical systems. The conference addresses emerging challenges in 3D ICs, chiplets, and advanced packaging, as well as hardware security, low-power computing, and reconfigurable architectures. Furthermore, the scope encompasses the intersection of AI and hardware, ranging from AI for CAD and CAD for AI accelerators to physical AI for embodied intelligence, while investigating future paradigms such as quantum, neuromorphic, and post-CMOS computing.
Important Note: Authors must designate exactly one individual as the corresponding author for their submission. This single designation is critical because the corresponding author’s membership status and institutional affiliation exclusively determine the APC rate and eligibility for waivers. We strongly advise author teams to coordinate this designation carefully prior to submission.
Covered Topics
Original technical submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics are invited:
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System Modeling: HW/SW co-design, simulation, & heterogeneous SoCs.
AI & Accelerators: Neural network hardware, AI algorithms, & CAD for AI.
Embedded Systems & Edge Computing: Cyber-physical systems, FPGAs, & CGRAs.
Security: Hardware trust, encryption, & side-channel attack prevention.
Efficiency: Low-power & approximate computing.
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Logic Synthesis: Technology mapping & optimization.
Physical Design: Floorplanning, placement, routing, & CTS.
Verification & Test: Formal verification, emulation, ATPG, & post-silicon debug.
Analysis: Timing, power, and signal integrity optimization.
Manufacturability: DFM, yield estimation, & reliability analysis.
Analog/Mixed-Signal: RF device modeling & EM simulation.
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Nanoscale & Post-CMOS: Emerging devices, nanophotonics, & CAD for mixed-domain & field-coupled technologies.
Advanced Computing Paradigms: Non-von Neumann architectures, quantum computing, DNA computing, neuromorphic hardware, swarm intelligence & green computing.
Bio-CAD: CAD for microfluidics, bio-sensors, & synthetic biology
Call for Proposals
In addition to technical session presentations, the IEEE/ACM ICCAD will also include: