The IEEE SAS 2027 invites researchers and industry professionals to submit proposals for Special Sessions in sensors and sensor applications. Proposals must include a maximum two-page description of the session along with brief biographies of the organizers highlighting their relevant expertise and track record.
SAS 2027 Special Session Technical Program Chairs
Special Session Proposals Submission Guidelines
Please submit Special Session proposals by email to the IEEE SAS 2027 Conference Manager by October 1, 2026. The proposal should include a two-page (maximum) description of the Special Session (see below for details) and one-page professional biographies of the Special Session speakers that highlight their qualifications and track records in the proposed subject area of the Special Session.
The proposal needs to contain the following information:
Format of the Special Session
1.5 hours or 3.0 hours.
Title and Abstract
Propose a title and an abstract that allows conference attendees to quickly and accurately understand the subject matter of the Special Session.
Motivation and Focus
Explain why your topic is important to the SAS community and what you hope the participants will learn by attending your Special Session. In this section, please provide a syllabus outlining the contents of the Special Session and the learning outcomes. This syllabus should be realistic, given the time available.
Basic Structure of the Special Session
In this section, please describe your use of the time available. (e.g. lectures: fundamentals and case studies; panel discussion or brainstorming sessions, etc.).
Special Session Proposal Submission Template
The template below serves as a recommended framework for your proposal submission. Alternative formats that convey the required information are also acceptable.
Please submit Special Session proposals by email to the IEEE SAS 2027 Conference Manager
Organization of Special Sessions
Once a Special Session is approved, it is the duty of the organizers to publicize the Special Session among researchers and practitioners in the field and attract a sufficient number of papers. The presence of at least one Special Session organizer, who will act as a Special Session Chair, is necessary. Papers submitted to Special Sessions will undergo the same review process as regular papers.
Before starting the review process, Special Session organizers must explicitly declare papers that present a conflict of interest for them. A conflict of interest arises when the judgment of a paper quality can be influenced by the organizers being authors or knowing some of them.
A minimum of four accepted papers with authors from at least three independent institutions is required for each Special Session. If a Special Session consists of insufficient papers, accepted papers will be allocated to regular sessions wherever possible. If more papers are accepted than the maximum number of timeslots for the session, then some session papers may be moved to the poster session.
Special Sessions may include an optional invited speaker. The invited speaker may, but does not have to, submit an accompanied paper. In the case that a paper is submitted, it needs to go through the same peer-review process as any other paper. Invited speakers will only be formally invited if the Special Session had been approved.