Important Information

1. Register Online

You MUST register before uploading your final paper. An accepted paper will be published in the proceedings only if the full-fee registration payment for one of the authors is received and correctly processed by 15 May 2026 – no exceptions. In addition, the author must attend the conference and present the paper. Papers that are not presented will not be published. No exceptions. 

An accepted paper will be published in the conference proceedings only if the following two conditions are met:

  1. Full registration by one of the paper’s authors is received and paid by May 15, 2026.  This policy is applicable for all accepted papers including but not limited to technical papers and Late News
  2. The author presents the paper in person at the conference venue.
     Not meeting both of the above requirements will result in the paper being flagged as “no show” and removed from publishing in the conference proceedings.

At least one author must be registered for all accepted papers. One registration covers one person and up to two papers from the same author. All authors who wish to attend the conference must register to attend.

NO PAPER WILL BE PUBLISHED WITHOUT THE AUTHOR’S COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT.

2. Final Manuscript Production
(For authors publishing paper with IEEE Xplore)

From the final manuscript formatted as instructed above, authors must generate the electronic version in PDF format. Regardless of its initial format, the file containing the final version of the paper must be transformed in the PDF format using the IEEE PDF eXpress webtool. PDF files generated by means of other tools are not acceptable.

To generate the IEEE Xplore compatible PDF file of your paper, follow these steps:

  1. First-time users: Go to ieee-pdf-express.org. Select "Create Account" under the login box, then enter your email address, a memorable password, and the Conference ID 69467X.
  2. Previous users: Go to ieee-pdf-express.org. Enter 69467X for the Conference ID, your email address, and enter the password you used for your previous account. When you click "Login", you'll receive a prompt saying your information is already in the database. Select “Yes”. By entering your previously used email address and password combination, you will enable your account for access to the conference.
  3. Click Create New Title and enter identifying text (your paper title works best). Select Continue.
  4. Click Browse, choose your file, and upload it. Select Continue.
  5. Wait 1–2 minutes for validation and conversion. When the Success window appears, click OK.
  6. You’ll receive an online and email confirmation of successful upload.
  7. Download the converted PDF (Adobe PDF icon under Action) and verify the formatting—this is important, as the conversion may alter your file.
    1. If the PDF isn’t correct, click Try Again to resubmit your source file. If issues persist, you may request a Manual Conversion (not recommended).
  8. Once satisfied with the PDF, click the check mark under Action to Approve. IMPORTANT: The PDF that is generated through PDF eXpress needs to be uploaded to Ex Ordo; it does not get uploaded from here.
  9. If your PDF submission fails, click Try Again and use the support links or request Technical Help through your account.

3. Upload your Xplore compatible PDF manuscript to Ex Ordo:

  1. Log in at https://drc2026.exordo.com/.
  2. Scroll down on your Dashboard and select “Submit Final Submission” button to complete final steps.
  3. Specify the presenter and complete the presenter’s biography form. Information in this form will be used by the session chairperson to introduce the presenter.
  4. Upload your paper – Upload your paper directly to “Final Manuscript” by selecting the upload icon. Submissions are due by 15 May 2026.
  5. Agree to a copy-right transfer via Ex Ordo – IEEE is enforcing strict copyright rules. For your convenience, the copyright form is made available electronically through Ex Ordo. 
    NO PAPER WILL BE PUBLISHED WITHOUT THE SUBMITTED COPYRIGHT FORM.
  6. Your final submission status will be 'completed' after completing all of the steps in the workflow. You will be emailed a final submission receipt 15 minutes after completing your final submission. 

For more detailed instructions, please visit https://help.exordo.com/uploading-your-final-submission

If you are having trouble meeting the final manuscript deadline due to internal organizational approval processing, please contact us immediately, as we may be able to accommodate small delays for extenuating circumstances.