Research Advances
Important Dates
- Call for papers opens: November 12, 2025
- Abstract submission deadline: April 10, 2026
- Full paper submission deadline: May 10, 2026
- Notification of accepted papers: June 10, 2026
- Poster submission deadline: June 27, 2026
- Oral presentation of papers: Tuesday, September 22, from 09:00 to 17:00
- Special poster session: Thursday, September 24, 19:00 – 21:00
Deadline for payment by authors of accepted papers: August 5, 2026
Within the framework of WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026, the following engineering topics will be addressed, fostering reflection and sharing experiences from higher education institutions and industry to highlight scientific and technological development and its social impact:
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Design, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure |
This track brings together research focused on the design of mechanical and structural systems, advanced manufacturing processes, materials engineering, and the development of resilient infrastructure. Proposals that integrate efficiency, sustainability, and applicability in urban and rural contexts are highly valued. Suggested subtopics: • Civil construction and project management |
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Automation and Process Management |
This topic focuses on research addressing system automation and industrial process optimization. Contributions that improve productivity, quality, and decision-making in industrial and organizational environments are encouraged. Suggested subtopics: · Production and operations management |
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Energy |
This track invites research aimed at developing, optimizing, and applying sustainable energy solutions. Proposals should address the challenges of energy transition and integrate sustainability, innovation, and regional or global relevance. Suggested subtopics: · Renewable energies (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal) |
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Digital Technology and Innovation |
This topic focuses on research addressing system automation and industrial process optimization. Contributions that improve productivity, quality, and decision-making in industrial and organizational environments are encouraged. Suggested subtopics: · Production and operations management |
Methodology
Papers will be presented in oral and poster format. Selected papers will be presented during an academic session on September 22 and displayed during the special poster session on September 24, where authors will present their work alongside their poster to address attendees’ questions.
Authorship restriction
An author may be listed in a maximum of two papers.
Evaluation criteria
- Alignment with one of the proposed topics
- Correspondence to a research project
- Relevant content
- Innovative component
- Feasibility and implementation potential
Selected papers must include a poster design that meets feasibility and implementation parameters, along with specifications that will be announced in due course.
Who can participate
- Professors, administrators, and staff from engineering schools and programs.
- Research groups from engineering schools and programs that are part of research in each of the aspects considered.
- Representatives from the business sector and government who are conducting research related to the proposed aspects.
Instructions for Abstract Submission
Consult this file for the step-by-step instructions on how to upload your abstract to our acofipapers platform.
Accepted papers will be published in the ACOFI Conference Proceedings (ISSN). Full papers will be hosted on the OCS platform at www.acofipapers.org, and assigned DOI and ISSN identifiers.
Instructions for Abstract Submission
Abstracts limited to one page, and formatted using the provided template, which includes detailed preparation guidelines.
Word_WEEF2026_Abstract_Template
Guidelines for Full Paper Submission
Category: Research Advances
Thank you for your valuable contribution to WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026. To ensure your work is included in the conference proceedings, please strictly follow the formatting and submission instructions below.
- General Submission Requirements
- Deadline: The full paper must be uploaded to the platform no later than May 10, 2026.
- Language: The manuscript must be written in the same language in which the abstract was submitted and accepted.
- Length: A maximum of 9 pages, including tables, figures, and bibliographic references.
- Format: It is mandatory to use the official IEEE Conference Proceedings template.
- File Format: Submissions must be uploaded exclusively in PDF format. Editable source files (e.g., MS Word) will not be accepted.
[!IMPORTANT] Template Download: [Full Paper Template – Microsoft Word]
- File Preparation and IEEE PDF eXpress Validation
To ensure compatibility with the IEEE Xplore digital library, all files must be validated through IEEE PDF eXpress before being uploaded to the conference platform.
Steps for PDF Creation and Validation:
- Review the [PDF Instructions for Authors] for technical requirements.
- Access the official IEEE PDF eXpress website.
Creating Your Account (Conference ID: 71988X):
- New Users:
- Select the "New Users - Click Here" link.
- Enter the following information:
- Conference ID: 71988X
- Email: Your primary or institutional email address.
- Password: Create a secure password.
- Complete the requested information. You will receive a confirmation email.
- Previous Users: Log in with your existing credentials (email and password from previous conferences) and use the Conference ID: 71988X. Please verify that your contact information is up to date.
- Submission Process via AcofiPapers
Once your file has been validated by IEEE PDF eXpress and you have received the compatibility certificate, proceed with the final upload:
- Log in to the AcofiPapers platform using your username and password.
- Locate your accepted work and select the "Full Paper" upload option.
- Follow the detailed steps in our: [AcofiPapers Upload Guide].
Final Considerations
- Ensure all authors are correctly registered on the platform.
Contact: If you have any technical questions regarding the submission process, please contact the event's academic secretariat.
