Call for Special Sessions
The 19th International Workshop on Impedance Spectroscopy (IWIS 2026) welcomes proposals for special sessions that focus on emerging topics, novel applications, or specific research areas within the field of Impedance Spectroscopy.
Types of Special Sessions
IWIS 2026 offers three types of special sessions to accommodate different research needs and community engagement levels:
Thematic Session
5 Papers, including one invited paper
Focused sessions on specific topics within impedance spectroscopy, ideal for showcasing emerging research areas or specific applications.
Thematic Workshop
10 Papers, including one invited paper
More comprehensive sessions that provide deeper exploration of a particular theme, allowing for broader discussion and interaction among participants.
Satellite Workshop
15 Papers, including two invited papers
Extensive sessions designed for major topics or collaborative initiatives, featuring multiple perspectives and extensive community participation.
Special Session Objectives
Special sessions provide an excellent opportunity to:
- Bring together researchers working on specific topics or applications
- Showcase cutting-edge research and innovations in focused areas
- Foster collaboration and discussion among specialists
- Highlight interdisciplinary approaches and emerging trends
Proposal Requirements
Special session proposals should include:
- Title: A clear and descriptive title for the special session
- Organizers: Names, affiliations, and contact information of the session organizers (1-3 organizers recommended)
- Scope and Motivation: A brief description (300-500 words) of the session's scope, objectives, and its relevance to the IWIS community
- Topics: A list of specific topics to be covered in the session
- Expected Contributions: An indication of potential contributors or expected number of papers
Important Dates
| Special Session Open | February 1st, 2026 |
| Special Session proposal deadline | March 15th, 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance & Submission Open | April 1st, 2026 |
| Notification to Authors (Accept/reject/revise) | June 15th, 2026 |
| Camera-ready submission (after revision) | July 1st, 2026 |
Submission Guidelines
Papers submitted to special sessions follow the same guidelines as regular IWIS papers:
- Full Papers: IEEE 2-Column Conference format, maximum 6 pages
- Extended Abstracts: Maximum 2 pages for presenting latest results (not published in IEEE Xplore)
All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements.
How to Submit a Proposal
Please submit your special session proposal via email to: iwis [at] tu-chemnitz.de
Download Call for Special Sessions PDF
For questions regarding special sessions, please contact the organizing committee at iwis [at] tu-chemnitz.de