Regular Papers
Submit original research or technical reviews in automation, computing, robotics, control, manufacturing and related interdisciplinary areas. Papers should follow the IEEE conference format.
Author guidelinesConference dates26–28 August 2027
VenueCardiff University, Wales, UK
Paper deadline31 March 2027
Author informationSubmission guidelines →
2027 Conference Theme
Towards Real-World Embodied Intelligence and Robotics
The International Conference on Automation and Computing continues its long-standing tradition of bringing together researchers and practitioners from automation, robotics and computing. ICAC 2027 will emphasise embodied intelligence: intelligent systems that perceive, reason and act in complex physical environments, while retaining the conference's broad multidisciplinary scope.
Calls & submissions
Contribute to ICAC 2027
Paper, special-session and submission information is kept visible here so the key author actions can be found quickly.
Special Sessions
ICAC welcomes focused sessions on emerging research topics relevant to automation, computing, embodied intelligence and robotics.
Session informationPaper Submission
The current Call for Papers lists the ICAC 2027 CMT submission address as TBC. The submission page will be updated when the portal is confirmed.
Submission portal TBCAuthor timeline
Important Dates
Paper submission deadline31 Mar 2027
Notification of acceptance31 May 2027
Camera-ready copy due30 Jun 2027
Conference scope
Research Areas
Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems; robotics; machine learning; cyber-physical systems; control and optimisation; digital manufacturing and digital twins; IoT; machine vision; condition monitoring; information systems; and related technologies.
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Main Speakers
Speaker image spaces are reserved while the ICAC 2027 keynote and invited speaker programme is being finalised.
Keynote speaker
Name, affiliation and talk title will be added when confirmed.
Keynote speaker
Name, affiliation and talk title will be added when confirmed.
Keynote speaker
Name, affiliation and talk title will be added when confirmed.
ICAC legacy
More than three decades of research exchange
ICAC has developed into an established forum connecting the automation and computing community in the UK and internationally.
32ndconference edition
1000+papers in the ICAC community
200+speakers across previous events
15+nations represented
Travel & accommodation
Plan your visit to Cardiff
ICAC 2027 will be held at Cardiff University. Detailed room, travel and accommodation information will be added as arrangements are confirmed.
Conference Venue
Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Building and room information will be published once confirmed.
Venue informationGetting There
Rail, airport and local public-transport guidance will be maintained on the venue page for delegates travelling to Cardiff.
Travel guidanceAccommodation
Recommended hotels and any conference rates will be listed when available.
Accommodation updatesConference community
Organisers, Sponsors & Partners
ICAC 2027 is organised by CACSUK, Cardiff University and Hohai University. Cardiff hosts the 2027 conference, while Hohai University is represented in the conference leadership.
Organisers
Sponsors
Spaces are reserved for confirmed ICAC 2027 sponsor logos.
Join us in Cardiff
26–28 August 2027
Registration fees and booking details will be published when approved. The registration page will remain the single place for the latest attendee information.