What is IEEE EMBC 2026?
The 48th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, which brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry across biomedical engineering and healthcare innovation.
When and where will it be held?
The conference will take place from 26 – 30 July 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada.
What is the theme of the conference?
The 2026 Conference theme is “Engineer Sustainable and Equitable Healthcare.”
What types of submissions are accepted?
The following are available for submission in the EMBC 2026 program:
- Full Contributed Papers (4 to 7 pages)
- Research Poster Papers (1-page abstracts, not published in IEEE Xplore)
- Workshop proposals
- Special session proposals
Can papers be longer or shorter than the specified limits?
No. Full Contributed Papers must be between 4 and 7 pages.
Papers not meeting acceptance criteria may be invited to submit as 1-page poster papers.
Research Poster Papers are strictly limited to 1 page.Will poster submissions be published?
No. One-page poster abstracts are not published in IEEE Xplore.
When will the Call for Papers and Proposals open?
Calls for full papers, workshops, and mini-symposia proposals are expected to open for submission in November 2025.
How can I stay informed about updates?
Updates will be shared through the official EMBC 2026 mailing list and IEEE EMBS communication channels.
