Science, Research & Engineering Submissions

1. Springer Proceedings (LNCS Series)

📚 For scientific and technical contributions in Assistive Technology, eAccessibility, and eInclusion.

Published in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), indexed by: Web of Science (CPCI-S), Scopus, EI Compendex, ACM DL, DBLP, Google Scholar, MathSciNet, Zentralblatt MATH and IO-Port.
Peer-reviewed (acceptance rate ~60%)
📅 Deadlines:
- Extended Abstract (3–5 pages): February 9, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: March 23, 2026
- Final Camera-Ready Paper* (6–8 pages **, LNCS format): April 16, 2026
📝 Submission must include:
- An extended abstract in PDF/DOCX format (max. 10MB) prepared for double blind review.
  (not containing any info on authors’ names and / or institutions)
🔐 Double-blind review by 3 experts.
📘 Guidelines: https://www.springer.com/de/it-informatik/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines
📂 Camera-Ready submission:
Upload 1 zip and a pdf:
🗣️ Presentation: 20 minutes at the conference (upload in PPTX or accessible PDF) – can be uploaded as .pptx or accessible .PDF from July 1, 2026 in our Conference Management System.

* 1 Springer LNCS paper per author is included. More papers can be arranged – additional fees apply!
** Additional pages (up to a max of 12 pages per paper) may be purchased – additional fees apply!

Key info

Registration of at least ONE (main) author is mandatory per submission!

Step one: Abstracts of original, unpublished work

Prepared for a DOUBLE BLIND REVIEW
- The extended abstract you upload as file (in accessible .pdf or .docx, max. file size = 10Mb)
- MUST NOT contain ANY details or info that could reveal your name and/or affiliation!
- For a successful submission, BOTH, formbased short introductory abstract AND the extended abstract you upload have to be in our conference tool until the deadline (February 9, 2026)
The document you upload as extended abstract has:
- 3 – 5 pages in DIN A4 including all tables, pictures and relevant references,
- font: Times New Roman,
- size: 12pt for main text,
- single space lines,
- single columns,
- margins 2cm each (top, bottom, left right),
- must include captions and structured headings
To be ready for a fair review, your abstract must comprise the following main parts: introduction, state of the art, methodology, (first) results and the most important references
Submit via the Conference Management System selecting the category “LNCS”
Deadline: February 9, 2026
Reviewed by 3 experts
Notification of Acceptance: March 23, 2026

Step two: Final version of the paper strictly following Springer’s LNCS guidelines:

DOWNLOAD the Springer LNCS template(s) (LaTeX as well as Word) to write your camera ready submission directly with this document and the corresponding .pdf as guideline, a look & feel example and to check the compliance of your paper to our formatting rules.
Elaborate your submission following the reviewers´ comments to up to 4 – 8 pages in LNCS format (check regularly!)
UPLOAD 1 .zip file and a .pdf via the Conference Management System
- File 1 contains a .zip that consist of 3 parts (your paper):
  - Your final LaTeX repository OR
  - Word .docx, prepared strictly following the LNCS guidelines and using the LNCS template(s)
  - the final .pdf exported from it
  - a folder with all pictures and graphs used in your final paper as .jpg or .png with a resolution of 300dpi ready to be taken (no cutting, glueing, zooming, shrinking etc. needed)
  - File 2 is a .pdf crucial for publishing with LNCS:
    - Licence to Publish Form as .PDF filled in and signed
Deadline: April 16, 2026

Step three: Onsite presentation at the conference (timeslots of approximately 20 minutes including discussion).

UPLOAD of your presentation either as .pptx or accessible .pdf via the Conference Management System from July 1. 2026
ICCHP is committed to support the participation of people with disabilities. Your cooperation in terms of making your presentation accessibile is therefore required and appreciated. We recommend to visit guidelines and recommendations for accessible presentations as e.g. “How to Make Presentations Accessible to All” by W3C/WAI.

Optional Springer Open Access available (fees apply). Funding possibilities migth be available, see more here.

2. Open Access Compendium (OAC)

📘 For interdisciplinary and practice-oriented work in accessibility, policy, education, health, etc.

Published in the digital edition of the ICCHP Open Access Compendium: “Future Perspectives on Accessibility, AT & (e)Inclusion”
Suitable for concept papers, models, reports, and policy or user-centered research.
📅 Deadlines :
- Extended Abstract (3–5 pages): February 9, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: March 23, 2026
- Final Camera-Ready Paper (4–8 pages, OAC format): April 16, 2026
📝 Submission must include:
- A blind, extended abstract in PDF/DOCX format (max. 10MB)
🔐 Double-blind review by 3 experts.
📂 Camera-Ready submission:
Upload 1 zip and a pdf:
- Final .zip with DOCX + PDF + figures
- .PDF: signed copyright form
🗣️ Presentation: 20 minutes at the conference (upload in PPTX or accessible PDF) – can be uploaded as .pptx or accessible .PDF from July 1, 2026

Key info

Registration of at least ONE (main) author is mandatory per submission!

Step one: Abstracts of original, unpublished work

Prepared for a DOUBLE BLIND REVIEW
- The extended abstract you upload as file (in accessible .pdf or .docx, max. file size = 10Mb)
- MUST NOT contain ANY details or info that could reveal your name and/or affiliation!
- For a successful submission, BOTH, formbased short introductory abstract AND the extended abstract you upload have to be in our conference tool until the deadline (February 9, 2026)
The document you upload as extended abstract has:
- 3 – 5 pages in DIN A4 including all tables, pictures and relevant references,
- font: Times New Roman,
- size: 12pt for main text,
- single space lines,
- single columns,
- margins 2cm each (top, bottom, left right),
- must include captions and structured headings
To be ready for a fair review, your abstract must comprise the following main parts: introduction, state of the art, methodology, (first) results and the most important references
Submit via the Conference Management System selecting the category “OAC”
Deadline: February 9, 2026
Reviewed by 3 experts
Notification of Acceptance: March 23, 2026

Step two: Final version of the paper strictly following the OAC guidelines:

DOWNLOAD our OAC_26_template (published as soon as possible here) to write your camera ready submission directly with this document and the corresponding OAC_26_template.pdf as guideline, a look & feel example and to check the compliance of your paper to our formatting rules.
Elaborate your submission following the reviewers´ comments to up to 4 – 8 pages in OAC format (check regularly!)
UPLOAD 2 individual .zip files via the Conference Management System
- Zip one consists of 3 parts (your paper):
  - Your final Word .docx, prepared strictly following the OAC guidelines and using the OAC_26_Template.docx
  - the final .pdf exported from it
  - a folder with all pictures and graphs used in your final paper as .jpg or .png with a resolution of 300dpi ready to be taken (no cutting, glueing, zooming, shrinking etc. needed)
- Zip two comprises the two administrative files for Publishing with OAC:
  - Contact.txt, a Text-File (.txt) with 2 lines: Your name and your preferred contact eMail address. Find an example for your convenience here asap
  - Filled in and signed OAC_26_Copyright_Form
Deadline: April 16, 2026

Step three: Onsite presentation at the conference (timeslots of approximately 20 minutes including discussion).

UPLOAD of your presentation either as .pptx or accessible .pdf via the Conference Management System
ICCHP is committed to support the participation of people with disabilities. Your cooperation in terms of making your presentation accessibile is therefore required and appreciated. We recommend to visit guidelines and recommendations for accessible presentations as e.g. “How to Make Presentations Accessible to All” by W3C/WAI.

3. Review Criteria

PLEASE NOTE: All contributions will be reviewed against the following criteria:

Relevance to the conference
Scientific Quality
Originality / Novelty / Innovation
User Involvement and User Centered Approach
State of the Art
Readability and Organisation of the Paper

3. Special Thematic Sessions

Focused sessions on specific topics of interest, open to both LNCS and OAC contributions. Encourage interdisciplinary and cross-stakeholder exchange.

📅 Deadlines:
- STS Proposal Submission: January 26, 2026
  - For proposing a specific STS, please get in touch with our ICCHP programme chair, Klaus Miesenberger by eMail until January 26. 2026, noon (MEZ).
- Introductory Paper to your STS (6–8 pages, LNCS or OAC format): April 16, 2026
📝 Details:
- STSs announced on ICCHP website; contributors select STS during paper submission.
- Acceptance requires ≥4 papers.
- Review Committee evaluates and negotiates overlaps.
- STS Chairs promote sessions in their networks.
- Chairs decide one publishing option (LNCS or OAC) for all STS contributions.
- Optional: Chairs may publish an introductory paper at no extra cost.

🧾 General Requirements

At least one registered author per paper is required.
Additional paper fees apply for multiple submissions by the same author.
All presentations must follow accessibility standards (e.g., W3C/WAI Presentation Guidelines)

📋 Review Criteria

All submissions will be evaluated based on:

Relevance to ICCHP themes
Scientific quality & innovation
Originality and user involvement
Clarity, organization, and contribution to the state of the art