Overview
IEEE R10 TENSYMP 2027 invites proposals for Special Sessions focusing on emerging, niche, and interdisciplinary research topics that may not be fully covered by the main symposium tracks. Special Sessions provide a platform to highlight novel directions, visionary ideas, and community-building efforts within IEEE Region 10 and beyond.
Proposals are especially encouraged in rapidly evolving areas, cross-disciplinary themes, industry-driven topics, and collaborative international research initiatives. A minimum of four accepted papers is required for a dedicated session.
Special Session Scope
Proposals are especially welcome in areas such as:
- Emerging technologies not yet mainstream in established tracks
- Interdisciplinary and cross-domain research themes
- Industry-focused innovations and real-world deployments
- Collaborative international or multi-institutional research initiatives
- Recent advances from funded research projects or consortia
- Frontier topics with high future impact potential
Proposal Guidelines
A Special Session proposal should include:
- Session Title
- Scope, Motivation, and Objectives (approximately one page)
- Justification highlighting uniqueness beyond regular tracks
- Relevance to the TENSYMP 2027 Theme
- List of Organizers (Names, Affiliations, Short Bios)
- Tentative List of Contributors / Prospective Authors
- Expected Number of Papers (minimum four accepted papers required for a dedicated session)
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Submissions | 01 August 2026 |
| Special Session Proposal Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance (Proposal) | 15 October 2026 |
Review and Publication
- Papers submitted to Special Sessions will undergo the same rigorous peer-review process as regular submissions.
- Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, subject to IEEE quality standards.
- Special Session organizers will support the review process in coordination with the Technical Program Committee, following IEEE policies.
Submission Information
Submit your Special Session proposal via the Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduvpMv7BlRsAhfU9hfct1QJWFbC3xclJ0r64au3xex8Z7VQw/viewform
Special Sessions Chairs
Special Sessions Chair
Prof Buddhika Jayasekara
Past Chair, IEEE Sri Lanka Section
Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa
Special Sessions Co-Chair
Dr. W. D. Prasad
Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa