SMC-IT/SCC Camera-Ready Papers

Camera-ready versions of your papers are due TODAY, July 7. Please check your inbox for additional submission details.

Call for Participation

The IEEE International SMC-IT/SCC conference brings together leaders from government, industry, academia, and commercial space to discuss the technologies shaping the future of space exploration.

Whether you are a systems engineer, software developer, hardware designer, researcher, mission architect, scientist, student, or technology manager, SMC-IT/SCC 2026 provides an opportunity to learn from experts, discover emerging technologies, and build collaborations across the global space community.

Why Attend?

Participants will have opportunities to:

  • Learn about the latest advances in space computing and mission information technology

  • Attend technical paper presentations and invited talks from leading experts

  • Explore innovations in spacecraft avionics, AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, radiation-tolerant computing, digital engineering, robotics, and onboard computing

  • Network with professionals from NASA, government agencies, industry, academia, and commercial space organizations

  • Meet researchers developing the next generation of space technologies

  • Participate in discussions on future space missions and emerging computing architectures

  • Visit exhibits showcasing cutting-edge technologies and products

  • Connect with potential collaborators, employers, and research partners

Conference Topics

Technical sessions include, but are not limited to:

Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT)

  • Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

  • Robotics

  • Cybersecurity

  • Networking

  • Digital Engineering and Digital Twins

  • Software Reliability

  • Big Data and Data Analytics

  • Smart Instruments

  • Human-Computer Interaction

  • Mission Operations

  • Advanced Ground Systems

  • Large Space Structure Manufacturing

Space Computing Conference (SCC)

  • High Performance Space Computing

  • Flight Avionics

  • Radiation-Tolerant Electronics

  • Computing Architectures

  • Machine Learning

  • Distributed Computing

  • Flight Data Processing

  • Extreme Environment Computing

  • Industry Standards for Space Systems

  • Space-Qualified Components and Packaging

Registration is Open

Register to attend the 2026 SMC-IT/SCC! Please join us August 3-7 in Pasadena, CA.

To register for SMC-IT/SCC 2026, follow this link to go to the IEEE registration site for the conference. You can check the registration fees, cancellation policy, and registration deadlines under the “Fees” tab on the registration page.

Author Deadline: August 1, 2026

Hilton Pasadena reservation links are listed below:

Please email [email protected] if you need any registration assistance. For questions regarding author submissions, please email Mariam Malek.

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Important Dates

Mark your calendars! Here are the important dates for the 2026 IEEE SMC-IT/SCC Conference:

Final camera-ready versions papers deadline: July 7, 2026
Author Registration Deadline: August 1, 2026
SMC-IT/SCC Conference: August 3-7, 2026

More to Come

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