Call for Papers
34rd IEEE Conference on Signal Processing and Communications Applications (SIU 2026)
7–10 July 2026 • Piri Reis University, Tuzla – Istanbul
We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 34rd IEEE Conference on Signal Processing and Communications Applications (SIU), a premier venue for researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share their advancements in the fields of communications, signal processing, and their applications.
SIU 2026 will take place from 07 July 2026 to 10 July 2026 at the
Piri Reis University Seaside Campus, Istanbul.
Important Dates
- Paper Submissions: 13 March 2026
- Notification of Paper Acceptance: 18 May 2026
- Camera-Ready Paper Submission: 1 June 2026
- Conference Dates: 07–10 July 2026
Tracks and Topics of Interest
The conference invites original research papers on, but not limited to, the following topics, organized across seven dedicated tracks. Original contributions on any topic in the broad fields of Communication and Signal Processing are also welcome.
Track 1: Communications and Networks
- Information Theory and Coding
- Communication Theory and Applications
- Wireless Communications and Networks
- 5G/6G and Beyond Technologies
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Vehicular Communications
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Integrated Sensing and Communications
- Satellite and Deep Space Communications
- Optical Communications and Networking
- Energy Harvesting and Low Energy Communications
- Security and Privacy in Communications and Networking
- Digital Twins
- Molecular and Nano Communications
- Quantum Communications
- Age and Value of Information
- Cooperative Communications and Networking
- Energy-Efficient and Green Networking
- Holographic Surfaces and MIMO
- Edge Computing, Edge Intelligence, and Fog Networks
- Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz
- Network Security and Privacy
- Physical Layer Security
- Resource Allocation
- SDN/NFV
- Semantic and Goal-Oriented Communication
- UAVs and Non-Terrestrial Networks
- Wireless Power and Information Transfer
- Wireless Networks
- Backscatter and RIS-based Communications
Track 2: Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Image and Video Processing
- Object Detection and Pattern Recognition
- Multi-Channel and Multi-Camera Processing
- Image/Video Coding and Compression
- Image and Video-based Biometrics
- Document Analysis and Understanding
- Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis
- 3D Imaging and Computational Photography
- Vision Foundation Models, Vision-Language Models
Track 3: Signal Processing and Applications
- Signal Processing Theory
- Statistical Signal Processing
- Nonlinear Signal Processing
- Audio/Speech Processing
- Radar Signal Processing
- Signal Processing for Smart Cities and Smart Grids
- Signal Processing for Cybersecurity Applications
- Signal Processing for Autonomous Systems
- Industrial and Automotive Applications
- Real-Time Signal Processing and Embedded Systems
- E-Health Applications and Assistive Technologies
- Financial Signal Processing
Track 4: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning Theory
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning for Healthcare
- ML/DL for Communication Systems
- Multimodal Analysis
- Reinforcement Learning
- Adversarial ML and Robust AI
- Transfer, Semi-Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
- ML/DL in Signal Processing
- Performance Analysis of ML Techniques
- Explainable AI and Trustworthy ML
Track 5: Biomedical Signal/Image Processing
- Biomedical Signal Analysis
- Medical Image Analysis and Applications
- Bioinformatics and Genomic Signal Processing
- Wearable Sensors and E-Health
- Biomedical Data Privacy and Security
- Biosignal Processing for Health Monitoring
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Medical Diagnosis
- Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring
- Neuroengineering and Brain Signal Processing
Track 6: Natural Language Processing and Text Mining
- Large Language Models and Training Strategies
- Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Model Agents
- Dialogue and Interactive Systems
- Information Extraction and Retrieval
- Linguistic Theories, Cognitive Models
- Translation and Multi-Language Processing
- Phonology, Morphology, and Word Segmentation
- Semantics in Language
- Sentiment, Style, and Argument Analysis in Texts
- Speech Processing and Recognition
- Text Summarization, Question Answering
Track 7: Robotics, Control, and Automation
- Marine, Air, and Land Robots
- Industrial Robots
- Humanoid and Social Robots
- Swarm Robots
- Robots in Education, Healthcare, Civil, Defense, and Agriculture
- Control Algorithms
- Positioning, Mapping, and Navigation
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Robot-Object Interaction
- Robot Architectures, Software, Simulators, and Operating Systems
- Vision and Perception in Robots
Special Sessions
- Computational Social Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- Artificial Intelligence–Based Autonomous, Energy-Efficient, and Resilient Communication Systems in 5G and 6G Networks
- Artificial Intelligence and Dynamic Sensing for Security and Collaboration in Smart Environments
- Optical Communication Systems and Applications
- Explainable, Interpretable & Trustworthy AI for Next-Generation Network Autonomy (EXIT-ANA 2026)
- Signal Processing and Communication Applications in Maritime Navigation
- Autonomy and Perception for Heterogeneous Unmanned Aerial, Land, and Sea Vehicles
- Machine Learning and Signal Processing on Graphs
- Non-Terrestrial Networks in Next Generation Communication Technologies: Integration, Optimization, and Applications
- Locomotion in Robotic and Biological Systems
- Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) Radar Systems
- Turkish Large Language Models: Development, Adaptation, and Applications
- Advanced and Hybrid Signal Processing Approaches for Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC): Positioning, Detection, and Tracking
Submission Guidelines
The papers presented at SIU 2026 Conference will be evaluated under a double-blind review policy. Submitted manuscripts must be prepared anonymously. The maximum length of a paper is four pages. All accepted and presented papers will be indexed in IEEE Xplore.
For detailed submission instructions, templates, and guidelines in English, please refer to the official conference website:
siu2026.pirireis.edu.tr.
To submit your paper, please visit the Microsoft CMT submission page: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SIU2026/
We look forward to your contributions and would be delighted to welcome you to SIU 2026!
Organizing Committee
Honorary Chairs
- Bülent Sankur, Boğaziçi University
- Fatoş Yarman Vural, METU
General Chairs
- Nafiz Arıca, Piri Reis University
- Onur Kaya, Işık University
Technical Program Chairs
- Aydın Alatan, METU
- Lütfiye Durak Ata, İstanbul Technical University
- Sinan Kalkan, METU
Administrative Chair
- Yıldıray Yalman, Piri Reis University
Promotion and Media Chair
- Ezgi Özer, Piri Reis University
Publications Chairs
- Emine Ekin, Işık University
- Coşkun Mermer, Piri Reis University
Social Events Chair
- Ahmet Turan Hocaoğlu, Piri Reis University
Industry Relations Chair
- Tunçer Baykaş, Kadir Has University
Sponsorship Chair
- Erkan Kıyak, Piri Reis University
Special Sessions Chair
- Mustafa Semih Sadak, Piri Reis University
Track Chairs
Communications and Networking
- Nail Akar, Bilkent University
- İbrahim Altunbaş, İstanbul Technical University
- Engin Maşazade, Marmara University
- Berna Özbek, İzmir Institute of Technology
- Ali Özgür Yılmaz, METU
Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Gözde Bozdağı Akar, METU
- Erchan Aptoula, Sabancı University
- Hasan Ateş, Özyeğin University
- Yakup Genç, Gebze Technical University
Signal Processing and Applications
- Engin Erzin, Koç University
- Sinan Gezici, Bilkent University
- Figen Sevinç Öktem, METU
- Tolga Esat Özkurt, METU
- Ebru Saraçlar, MEF University
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Emre Akbaş, METU
- Şeyda Ertekin Bolelli, METU
- Nazlı İkizler Cinbiş, Hacettepe University
- Hakan Çevikalp, Eskişehir Osmangazi University
- Zafer Doğan, Koç University
- Aykut Erdem, Koç University
- Hacer Yalım Keleş, Hacettepe University
- Cem Tekin, Bilkent University
- Alptekin Temizel, METU
- Olcay Taner Yıldız, Özyeğin University
Biomedical Signal/Image Processing and Applications
- Aydın Akan, Izmir University of Economics
- Yeşim Serinağaoğlu Doğrusöz, METU
- Esin Öztürk Işık, Boğaziçi University
- Esra Saatçi, İstanbul Kültür University
- Devrim Unay, Izmir Democracy University
Natural Language Processing
- Mehmet Fatih Amasyalı, Yıldız Technical University
- Gülşen Eryiğit, İstanbul Technical University
- Aykut Koç, Bilkent University
- Ahmet Cüneyd Tantuğ, İstanbul Technical University
- Çağrı Toraman, METU
Robotics and Automation
- Mustafa Mert Ankaralı, METU
- Özkan Bebek, Özyeğin University
- Sanem Sarıel, İstanbul Technical University
- Emre Uğur, Boğaziçi University
Honor Board
- Lale Akarun, Boğaziçi University
- Enis A. Çetin, Bilkent University
- Aytül Erçil, Sabancı University
- Bülent Sankur, Boğaziçi University
- Fatoş Yarman Vural, METU
Contact:
siu2026@pirireis.edu.tr –
Phone: +90 216 581 0050