Call for Special Sessions (Poster) Papers

We invite authors to submit 4-page short papers to the Special Sessions Track. This track offers an excellent platform for authors and students to showcase innovative ideas and early-stage research related to sustainable and intelligent transportation systems.

Submitted papers must fall under one of the three approved themes, reflecting the conference’s mission to advance sustainable, intelligent, and climate-resilient mobility systems.

  • Climate-Resilient ITS and Sustainable Transportation Planning (Code: 8h5bz)
    Research addressing climate adaptation, resilience, environmental modeling, and sustainable planning solutions using ITS technologies (READ MORE).
  • AI-Driven Foundational Models for Sustainable and Intelligent Mobility (Code: hm58s)
    Innovative AI models, algorithms, and data-driven foundations advancing sustainable, intelligent, and environmentally efficient mobility systems (READ MORE).
  • Multimodal Eco-Mobility: Shared, Automated, and Connected Systems (Code: 7p4ct)
    Advances in mode integration, automation, shared mobility, network optimization, and environmentally friendly multimodal transport (READ MORE).

Submission Guidelines

  • Maximum 4 pages, IEEE format
  • All papers undergo peer review
  • Accepted papers will be presented in the Poster Session
  • Oral Presentations will be granted for top ranked papers
  • Special registration rates will be granted if the first author (presenter) is a student (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD)

Complete manuscripts in PDF format must be electronically submitted for peer review in IEEE standard format (exactly 4 pages, double column).

Accepted papers will be submitted for possible inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. Detailed submission instructions can be found on the paper submission website: https://its.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: December 21, 2025 (FINAL)
  • Notification of Acceptance: January 7, 2026
  • Final Manuscript Due: January 15, 2026
Important Dates

Initial Submissions open: 7th August, 2025
Initial Submission deadline: 1st November, 2025 (FINAL)
Notification of Acceptance: 7th December, 2025
Camera-ready submission: 21st December, 2025

Announcements

  • Plenary Speakers Announcements

    FISTS 2026 is honored to welcome Prof. Mohan M. Trivedi, Prof. Chris Mi, and Prof. Matthew Barth as keynote speakers. Renowned for their pioneering contributions to intelligent transportation systems, sustainable mobility, and vehicle electrification, these distinguished experts will share insights that shape the future of environmentally responsible and intelligent transportation. More Info

  • Social Program Announcement

    FISTS 2026 features a unique social program combining professional networking with Egypt’s rich cultural heritage, including a banquet on the Nile with authentic cuisine and entertainment, and a full-day visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. These events offer participants an exceptional opportunity to connect while experiencing some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Don’t miss the reservation and book your spot! More info 

  • Special Sessions Papers Results are out!

    Dear authors, FISTS 2026 acceptance notifications for special sessions papers are out! congratulations and looking forward to seeing you in Cairo.

  • Results are out!

    Dear authors, FISTS 2026 acceptance notifications for regular papers are out! congratulations and looking forward to seeing you in Cairo.