Submission Guidelines – ICMA 2026
Conference date
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Paper deadline 26 Oct 2026
Registration deadline 02 Nov 2026
Authors are invited to submit original research papers for presentation at ICMA 2026. Every paper is checked for plagiarism and peer reviewed by two reviewers before it is accepted.
Participate
Paper submission guidelines
Prepare your manuscript and follow the steps below.
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Prepare your paper
Original research in English, in Word format, using the sample paper. Test the plagiarism yourself before you submit.
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Submit online
Use the submission form and choose ICMA 2026, or email the paper before the paper submission deadline. Listeners register without a paper.
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Review and registration
Each paper is peer reviewed by two reviewers. If your paper is selected, confirm your registration before the last date of registration.
Author guidelines
- Original paper, not published before or after the conference
- Abstract in English, 150 to 250 words, in .doc or .docx format
- Full paper as a Word document, 4 to 10 pages
- Correct affiliation for every author and co-author inside the paper
- Authors inform their department head, principal or guide about the submission
- The paper is presented by one of its authors or co-authors
Presentation formats
- Oral: 15 minutes in total, including 5 minutes for questions. A laptop and audio visuals are provided at the venue.
- Poster: up to 36 × 48 inches (3 × 4 ft), printed by the author and set up before the opening ceremony.
- Online: present live on Zoom for up to 10 minutes, with a webcam, headset, an updated Chrome browser and a stable connection. A test run is arranged before the conference.
Essential downloads
Ready to share your research?
Submit your paper or abstract by 26 October 2026. Can't use the form? Email [email protected].
Editorial standards
Peer review process
Every abstract and paper submitted to ICMA 2026 goes through the same steps. You can follow your submission with the paper ID in your confirmation email.
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Plagiarism check
Every paper is checked with plagiarism detection software. Papers that fail the check are sent back to the author for changes.
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Review by two reviewers
Each paper is peer reviewed by two internal or external Robotics Forum reviewers before it is accepted for the conference.
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Decision by email
The decision is sent to your registered email address. Check your email and mobile regularly: all notifications come by email and mobile only.
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Registration
If your paper is selected, confirm your registration before the last date of registration. Registrations after that date are not considered.
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Presentation and proceedings
Registered papers are presented in person or online and considered for the conference proceedings, with an online DOI registered through Crossref.
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Journal review (optional)
On the author's written request, a paper extended by at least 20% can be sent to an associated journal. The second review takes 25 to 60 days and the journal makes the final decision.
ICMA 2026 conference pages
Contact the conference team
Questions about submission, registration, the invitation letter or publication? Send us a message and the conference team will reply by email.
- Email[email protected]
- Phone+91 91245 84647
- Conference locationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia