Call for Papers: 2026 Conferences with Lenient & Inclusive Peer Review

For many Master's students and early-career researchers, the "Rigorous Review" of top-tier conferences (like CVPR or ICRA) can be intimidating and often leads to rejection based on "lack of novelty."

However, not every paper needs to change the world. Many reputable Ei Compendex and Scopus indexed conferences in 2026 adopt a "Lenient" (Inclusive) review policy. Their criterion is "Methodological Correctness" rather than "Groundbreaking Innovation." If your data is valid and your experiments are sound, your paper is likely to be accepted.

1. The "SPIE" Model: Correctness Over Novelty

Conferences published by SPIE (The International Society for Optics and Photonics) are the gold standard for lenient but safe reviewing.

• The Philosophy: SPIE aims to archive progress. They believe that if an experiment is conducted correctly, it deserves to be published, even if the result is a small improvement.

• Target Audience: Perfect for students in Image Processing, Signal Processing, and AI Applications.

Recommended 2026 Conferences:

• ICGIP 2026 (Graphics & Image Processing)

  • Review Style: Constructive. Reviewers often give "Minor Revision" instead of "Reject" for formatting or clarity issues.

  • Website: http://www.icgip.org/

• ICMVA 2026 (Machine Vision)

  • Review Style: Friendly to applied research (e.g., using an existing algorithm on a new dataset).

  • Website: http://www.icmva.org/

2. The "Broad Scope" Model: IOP & TTP Series

Conferences published in large volumes by IOP (Institute of Physics) or TTP (Trans Tech Publications) are designed to accommodate a high volume of papers.

• The Philosophy: Broad-scope conferences cover everything from "Materials" to "Environmental Engineering." The sheer size of the proceedings means the acceptance threshold is generally lower.

• Target Audience: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science.

Recommended 2026 Conferences:

• ICMENS 2026 (Materials & Nano Sciences)

  • Review Style: Efficient. Focuses on whether the material properties were tested correctly.

  • Website: http://www.icmens.org/

• ACESD 2026 (Environment & Sustainability)

  • Review Style: Inclusive. Very welcoming to regional case studies (e.g., "Water quality analysis in a specific city").

  • Website: https://www.acesd.org/

3. The "Regional IEEE" Model: Local Support

While US-based IEEE flagship conferences are extremely tough, Regional IEEE Conferences (hosted by local sections in Asia) are often mandated to support local students and universities.

• The Philosophy: Encouraging academic exchange in the region. The "Reject" rate is significantly lower than Global Flagship events.

• Target Audience: Computer Science, Communication, Automation.

Recommended 2026 Conferences:

• ICIC 2026 (Informatics & Computing)

  • Host: IEEE Indonesia Section.

  • Review Style: Very supportive of non-native English speakers.

  • Website: https://icic-conference.org/

• ICCCS 2026 (Computer & Communication Systems)

  • Host: Held in China.

  • Review Style: Large acceptance quota (hundreds of papers).

  • Website: http://www.icccs.org/

⚠️ "Lenient" vs. "Predatory": The Red Lines

Even if you want a lenient review, you must avoid predatory conferences. A legitimate "Lenient" conference still has standards.