{"id":687,"date":"2025-09-01T02:47:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T02:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ieeesmc.org\/smc-2026-mock\/?page_id=687"},"modified":"2025-09-01T03:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:21:17","slug":"smc-26-mock","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ieeesmc.org\/smc-2026-mock\/","title":{"rendered":"SMC &#8217;26 Mock"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-948158f stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"948158f\"><style>.stk-948158f {background-image:url(https:\/\/www.ieeesmc.org\/smc-2026-mock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/ieee-smc-img-3-scaled-1.jpeg) !important;min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-948158f:before{background-color:#000000 !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-948158f-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a052d70\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a052d70\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a052d70-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a052d70-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-cbccf19\" data-block-id=\"cbccf19\"><style>.stk-cbccf19 {min-height:var(--stk--preset--block-height--x-small, 4rem) !important;}.stk-cbccf19 .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 50px) !important;color:#ffffff !important;font-weight:bold !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-cbccf19 .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 50px) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-color has-text-align-center\">IEEE SMC 2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3959dd5\" id=\"heading-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"3959dd5\"><style>.stk-3959dd5 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 50px) !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3959dd5 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 50px) !important;}}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Harnessing Technology for Humanity and Sustainability<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0ae22d6\" data-block-id=\"0ae22d6\"><style>.stk-0ae22d6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-0ae22d6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Oct. 4-7, 2026, Hyatt Regency, Bellevue, USA<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-357a0aa\" data-block-id=\"357a0aa\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-4dfea8d\" data-block-id=\"4dfea8d\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"\" title=\"Register Now!\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Register Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2162e3e\" id=\"heading-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"2162e3e\"><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">General Chair&#8217;s Welcome Message<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bf03c23\" data-block-id=\"bf03c23\"><style>.stk-bf03c23 {margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bf03c23-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f31e492\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f31e492\"><style>.stk-f31e492-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f31e492 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70% - 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Topics range from intelligent systems to cybersecurity and robotics.<br><br>Kuching, with its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, sets the stage for a unique conference experience. Join us to shape the future by integrating technology with human well-being.<br>I look forward to welcoming you to SMC 2026 in Bellevue, WA, USA.<br><br>Warmly,<br><br><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a626c53\" data-block-id=\"a626c53\"><style>.stk-a626c53 .stk-block-text__text{text-transform:uppercase !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Professor Ying (Gina) Tang<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-2a3930c\" data-block-id=\"2a3930c\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">General Chair<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f90acc8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f90acc8\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f90acc8 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div 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data-block-id=\"15dc637\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-15dc637-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-15dc637-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-tabs stk-block-tabs stk-block stk-eac1508\" data-initial-tab=\"1\" data-block-id=\"eac1508\"><style>.stk-eac1508 .stk-block-tab-content .stk-block-content .stk-block-column[hidden]{display:none !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block-tabs--horizontal stk-block-tabs--fade stk-content-align stk-eac1508-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-tab-labels stk-block-tab-labels stk-block stk-4b9d722\" data-block-id=\"4b9d722\"><style>.stk-4b9d722 .stk-block-tabs__tab{color:#999999 !important;background:transparent !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:transparent !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:2px 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.stk-block-tabs__tab.stk-block-tabs__tab--active .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#000000 !important;}.stk-4b9d722 .stk-block-tabs__tab.stk-block-tabs__tab--active:hover .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-4b9d722 .stk-block-tabs__tab.stk-block-tabs__tab--active:hover .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#000000 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__wrapper\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Program Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Special Session Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Keynote Subcommittee Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Partnership Subcommittee Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Award Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Tutorial\/Workshop Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Local Arrangement Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-tabs__tab\" role=\"tab\"><div class=\"stk-block-tab-labels__text\"><span>Publicity Co-Chairs<\/span><\/div><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-tab-content stk-block-tab-content stk-block stk-ab2b188\" data-block-id=\"ab2b188\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content 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.stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f1ccc8a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>General Chair:<\/strong> Ying (Gina) Tang, <em>Rowan University, USA<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e06b7c6\" data-block-id=\"e06b7c6\"><style>.stk-e06b7c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e06b7c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Honorary General Chair: <\/strong>Sam Kwong, <em>Lingnan University, China<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-232d9cd\" data-block-id=\"232d9cd\"><style>.stk-232d9cd 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data-block-id=\"6a44de4\"><style>.stk-6a44de4 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6a44de4 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>BMI Workshop Chair:<\/strong> Tiago Falk, <em>University of Quebec, Canada<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bb7d935\" data-block-id=\"bb7d935\"><style>.stk-bb7d935 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-bb7d935 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 1rem) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Student Activity Chair\/ Webmaster:<\/strong> Shuixin Xiao, <em>Australian National University, Australia<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle 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25px);\">Daoyi Dong, <em>University of New South Wales, Australia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);\">Tadahiko Murata,<em> Osaka University, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-892a0ce\" data-v=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-block-id=\"892a0ce\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-892a0ce-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-892a0ce-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Andrea Salfinger, <em>University of Udine, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Zhi Wei, <em>New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Francesco Flammini, <em>University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Xiaojie Su,<em> Chongqing University, China<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9f4042f\" data-v=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-block-id=\"9f4042f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9f4042f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9f4042f-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Eddie Tunstel, <em>Motiv Space Systems, USA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Michael Smith, <em>University of Berkley, USA<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c2f0f88\" data-v=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-block-id=\"c2f0f88\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c2f0f88-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c2f0f88-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Ming Hou, <em>Defense Research and Development, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Tiago Falk,<em> University of Quebec, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Yaoping Hu, <em>University of Calgary, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c5254d5\" data-v=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-block-id=\"c5254d5\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c5254d5-container 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0.752), 27px);\">&nbsp;Mariagrazia Dotoli, <em>Polytechnic of Bari, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0d4322b\" data-v=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-block-id=\"0d4322b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0d4322b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0d4322b-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Alon Newton, <em>Volunteers,<\/em> <em>IEEE Vancouvor Section<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Sep Makhsous,<em> University of Washington, USA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Xinmiao Zhang, <em>Ohio State University, USA<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b0a6afe\" data-v=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-block-id=\"b0a6afe\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b0a6afe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b0a6afe-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Giancarlo Fortino, <em>University of Calabria, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\">Yo-Ping Huang,<em> National Penghu University of Science and Technology, Taiwan<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-854bff9\" data-block-id=\"854bff9\"><style>.stk-854bff9 {margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) 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data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"db61b21\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-db61b21-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-db61b21-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2ac5433\" id=\"heading-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"2ac5433\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Important Dates<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--left stk-block stk-c9d8228\" data-block-id=\"c9d8228\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-c9d8228 .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c9d8228-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>Feb 15 2026<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div 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Proposals<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-92e4df6\" data-block-id=\"92e4df6\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We introduced our inaugural product to critical acclaim.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--left stk-block stk-b7a25d9\" data-block-id=\"b7a25d9\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b7a25d9 .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b7a25d9-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>30 Apr 2026<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-17a58df\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"17a58df\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container 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class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Recognized for our groundbreaking technological advancements.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--left stk-block stk-dbd6240\" data-block-id=\"dbd6240\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-dbd6240 .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-dbd6240-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>July 8 2026<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1884e95\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1884e95\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1884e95-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-right stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1884e95-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-94a0833\" id=\"title-5-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"94a0833\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Acceptance Notification of Regular, Special Session, Industrial and BMI Workshop Papers<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0a0d2a2\" data-block-id=\"0a0d2a2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A new program dedicated to giving back to society.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--right stk-block stk-a152245\" data-block-id=\"a152245\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a152245 .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a152245-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>August 10, 2026<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-616cb43\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"616cb43\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-616cb43-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-616cb43-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-626f13b\" id=\"title-4-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"626f13b\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Final Camera-ready Submission of Regular, Special Session, Industrial, BMI Workshop, and Workshop and Tutorial Papers<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0090f1d\" data-block-id=\"0090f1d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Recognized for our groundbreaking technological advancements.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--left stk-block stk-a8f3180\" data-block-id=\"a8f3180\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a8f3180 .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a8f3180-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong> July 5, 2026<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e8bbe6c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e8bbe6c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e8bbe6c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-right stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e8bbe6c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading 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