All authors of accepted papers must follow the steps below to prepare and submit their final manuscript for publication in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library.
Step 1 – Revise Your Manuscript
Carefully review the feedback provided by the reviewers. Please log into your CMT Author Console to view the detailed reviewer feedback for your paper. We strongly encourage you to carefully consider and address these comments when preparing your final manuscript.
Step 2 – Format According to IEEE Template
Your final PDF must strictly follow the official IEEE conference template.
Download the template: https://sime-conf.org/author-guidelines/
Step 3 – Use IEEE PDF eXpress for Conformity Check (MANDATORY)
To ensure your manuscript meets all IEEE publication requirements, we strongly recommend using IEEE PDF eXpress – a free online service that validates PDF compliance with IEEE Xplore standards.
IEEE PDF eXpress Access:
• Website: https://ieee-pdf-express.org/Account/Login
• Conference ID: 69265X
How it works: Upload your source file (Word/LaTeX) or PDF, and the system will:
- Convert your file to an IEEE Xplore-compliant PDF
- Check for missing fonts, incorrect margins, and formatting errors
- Generate a validation report highlighting any issues
Note: Passing the IEEE PDF eXpress check does NOT replace peer review – it is a technical compliance tool. However, papers that fail the PDF eXpress check will not be accepted for publication. We strongly advise using this service well before the deadline to allow time for corrections.
Step 4 – Final Proofreading
Check your paper thoroughly for typos, grammatical errors, and formatting issues. This version is FINAL and will be published exactly as submitted – no further corrections will be possible.
Step 5 – Upload Your Final PDF
Upload your final manuscript as a PDF file via the CMT system.
File naming convention: SIME2026_PaperID.pdf (e.g., SIME2026_123.pdf)
Step 6 – Complete the Copyright Form
You must complete the electronic IEEE copyright transfer form (eCF) through the CMT platform.
Step 7 – Verify Author Information
Check that the author list, names, affiliations, and their order in CMT are EXACTLY as they should appear in the proceedings.
Changes at this stage are strongly discouraged and may require formal approval.
Preparing Your Presentation
Narrated Video Submission
In addition to the camera-ready manuscript, all accepted papers must have a narrated presentation for the conference. This is a mandatory requirement for participation.
What You Need to Submit:
| Content | Pre-recorded presentation with voice narration |
| Duration | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Format | MP4 or AVI |
| Size Limit | 500 MB maximum |
Submission Instructions:
- Record your presentation (you may use PowerPoint with narration, Zoom, or any screen recording software)
- The video should cover the key aspects of your paper
- Upload the video file directly to the CMT platform under the “Presentation” section
To upload your narrated video via CMT:
| 1 | Log into CMT: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/sime2026 |
| 2 | Navigate to your paper |
| 3 | Click on the “Presentation” tab |
| 4 | Upload your video file (MP4 or AVI, max 500MB) |
| 5 | Click “Submit” |
Note: You will receive a confirmation email upon successful upload.
- Remote presenters are required to submit this video to facilitate online sessions
- In-person presenters may also choose to use this as backup
- Ensure good audio and video quality
Presentation Slide Requirements – First Slide
All presenters must include the following information on the FIRST slide of their presentation:
| Required Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference Logo | Download from here |
| Paper ID | [#PaperID] |
| Paper Title | [Your Paper Title] |
| Authors | Full names in the same order as in the manuscript |
| Affiliations | Institutional affiliations of all authors |
Important Deadlines
| Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Camera-Ready Submission (all steps above) | September 15, 2026 |
| Early-Bird Registration | September 21, 2026 |
| Regular Registration | October 01, 2026 |
| Final Presentation Submission (Narrated Video) | October 07, 2026 |
| Final Conference Program | October 15, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | November 02–04, 2026 |
What If I Miss the Deadline?
- Late submissions will NOT be accepted
- Papers not uploaded by the deadline will NOT be published in the proceedings
- Late videos will NOT be included in the conference program
- Contact sime.conf@gmail.com immediately if you anticipate difficulties
- Early-Bird: September 21, 2026
- Regular: October 01, 2026
Registration & Fees
Please note that at least one author MUST register for the conference by the registration deadline for the paper to be included in the proceedings.
Registration Link: https://sime-conf.org/register-now/
- ✓ Full conference access (all sessions, keynotes, and presentations)
- ✓ Paper publication in the official proceedings
- ✓ Certificate of participation/attendance
- ✓ Access to all technical sessions and keynote speeches
Onsite Attendees (Additional Benefits):
- ✓ Coffee breaks during the event
- ✓ Conference kit
Payment Deadline: All payments must be completed and confirmed by October 1, 2026.
Registration Instructions:
- Complete the online registration form here: https://sime-conf.org/register-now/
- Select your payment method (Bank Transfer or other options)
- For bank transfers: The organizing committee will e-mail you a proforma invoice (devis) and the bank transfer details. Once the bank transfer is made, e-mail a copy of the confirmation receipt to sime.conf@gmail.com with subject line: “Payment Confirmation – [Paper ID]”
For detailed, step-by-step instructions or any questions regarding payment, please contact us at sime.conf@gmail.com.
Author Checklist
Before the deadlines, ensure you have completed ALL of the following:
| ☐ | Task | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Revised manuscript incorporating reviewer feedback | Sept 15 |
| ☐ | Formatted paper according to IEEE template | Sept 15 |
| ☐ | Checked PDF compliance using IEEE PDF eXpress (ID: 69265X) | Sept 15 |
| ☐ | Uploaded final PDF to CMT (SIME2026_PaperID.pdf) | Sept 15 |
| ☐ | Signed IEEE copyright form (eCF) via CMT | Sept 15 |
| ☐ | Verified author information in CMT | Sept 15 |
| ☐ | Registered for the conference (at least one author) | Oct 01 |
| ☐ | Recorded narrated presentation (10-15 minutes) | Oct 07 |
| ☐ | Uploaded narrated video to CMT | Oct 07 |
| ☐ | Prepared first slide with Logo, Paper ID, Title, Authors, Affiliations | Oct 07 |
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Website: https://sime-conf.org/
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If you have any questions regarding the camera-ready process or presentation submission, please contact us at: sime.conf@gmail.com
Program Chairs of the IEEE SIME 2026
https://sime-conf.org/
IEEE SIME 2026 • November 02–04, 2026 • Sousse, Tunisia