1st Call for Papers

Call for Papers

Submit papers on programmable devices, embedded systems and applied electronics for control and information technology.

📍 Ostrava, Czech Republic 📅 May 19–21, 2027 🌐 pdes-conference.eu

At a glance

The essentials from the official Call for Papers.

Conference dates
May 19–21, 2027
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Venue
VSB-TU Ostrava campus
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Proceedings
IFAC-PapersOnLine
Open-access proceedings hosted on ScienceDirect
Language
English
Official conference language

Aim and scope

A forum for research results, practical experience and future trends.

PDES 2027 provides a forum to present the latest research results and experiences in the design and application of programmable devices and embedded systems, and to discuss current status and future trends in applied electronics for control and information technology.

Programmable Devices and Embedded Hardware Architectures

FPGASoCheterogeneous embedded platforms

Embedded Systems Design and Real-Time Implementation

microprocessorsmicrocontrollersreal-time systems

Industrial Programmable Control Systems

PLCsindustrial PCsembedded automation

Control Systems and Control Theory in Embedded Applications

Signal Processing and Control for Embedded and Biomedical Systems

Communication and Networking for Embedded Systems

industrial and distributed embedded networks

Reliability, Safety and Cybersecurity of Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems for Energy and Power Applications

renewable energypower electronicssmart grids

Embedded Systems in Industrial and Critical Applications

Education in Embedded and Programmable Control Systems

Organized by
Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB Technical University of Ostrava
In cooperation with
Department of Control and Instrumentation, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology

Important dates

Milestones for authors.

  1. Oct 1, 2026
    Draft paper submission deadline
    Draft Papers Submissions
  2. Mar 1, 2027
    Acceptance/rejection notification
    Acceptance/Rejection Papers
  3. Apr 1, 2027
    Camera-ready papers and binding registration
    Final manuscripts and binding registration
  4. May 19, 2027
    Conference opens
    VSB-TU Ostrava campus, Ostrava, Czech Republic
Conference dates
May 19–21, 2027 at VSB-TU Ostrava campus.

How to submit

A compact workflow for authors.

  1. Prepare your manuscript
    Use the required IFAC format and prepare a complete draft paper for review.
  2. Submit the draft paper
    Draft paper submissions are due on October 1st, 2026.
  3. Review notification
    Acceptance or rejection notification is scheduled for March 1st, 2027.
  4. Camera-ready + binding registration
    Camera-ready papers and binding registration are due on April 1st, 2027.

Workshop fees

Registration fees listed in the official Call for Papers.

CategoryRegularEarlyLate
Registration Fee 600 € 500 €
till April 10th, 2027
700 €
after May 21st, 2027
Student Registration Fee 350 € 300 €
till April 10th, 2027
400 €
after May 21st, 2027

Publication & ethics

Publication rules summarized from the Call for Papers.

  • Originality: submitted material must be original, not already published and not under review elsewhere.
  • Proceedings: accepted papers that are presented at the conference will be published in IFAC-PapersOnLine.
  • Copyright: authors confer copyright to IFAC when submitting the final version through the paper submission process.
  • Language: the official conference language is English.

FAQ

Common questions from authors.

Where will accepted papers be published?
Accepted and presented papers will be published in the open-access IFAC-PapersOnLine series hosted on ScienceDirect.
What language should papers use?
The official conference language is English.
What is the venue?
PDES 2027 will be held at the VSB-TU Ostrava campus in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
What does binding registration mean?
At least one registration must be completed for the accepted paper by the camera-ready/binding registration deadline.