Frequently asked questions
Authors
How do I submit a paper?
Create a free author account in the submission portal, choose abstract, full paper or poster, and fill in the form. You get a reference number and can follow the status from Received to Under review to the decision.
When will I see the decision?
Acceptance notices are due on 30 November 2026. The decision and the reviewers' comments appear on your submission page in the portal once the organisers release them.
What topics are in scope?
The call covers 17 sub-themes, from artificial intelligence and machine learning to cybersecurity, IoT, robotics and green computing. See the call for papers.
Will accepted papers be published and indexed?
Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers may be invited to extended versions in the HEC-recognised journal VFAST and MURJET; journal charges are separate. We do not claim any indexing service until it is confirmed in writing.
General
When and where is INCCST'27?
INCCST'27 takes place on 25–27 March 2027 at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro. See venue and travel.
Who organises the conference?
The Department of Computer Systems Engineering and the Department of Software Engineering at MUET Jamshoro. Collaborating institutions are Iqra University Karachi, the ACM-MUET Chapter and the IEEE-CS-MUET Chapter.
How do I hear about updates?
Use the “Notify me” form on the home page. We will email you when the call for papers opens and when key details are confirmed.
Who can attend?
Faculty, researchers, postgraduate and undergraduate students, industry professionals and government agencies interested in computational sciences and technologies.
Where can I see earlier editions?
The past editions archive lists the 2020, 2022 and 2025 conferences, with papers and photographs where available.
Is accommodation provided?
No. Accommodation is not provided. Authors and participants arrange their own. See venue and travel.
Registration
What are the registration fees?
Authors pay PKR 12,000 (early bird PKR 10,000), students PKR 10,000 (early bird PKR 8,000) and international authors and participants USD 110 (early bird USD 100). The workshop costs PKR 2,000. See registration and fees.
What is included in the fee?
Refreshments and a certificate. Accommodation, dinner and journal fees are not included.
Is there a workshop?
Yes. Prof. Dr. Cesar Sanin conducts a workshop. The fee is PKR 2,000. Details are on the workshop page.