Paper Submission Deadlines
Student Paper Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
Non-Student Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Paper Formatting & Templates
Adherence to the official conference formatting is required for all submissions. We provide templates in two formats to assist you:
- Microsoft Word: Please find the template at this link.
- LaTeX: The official LaTeX template is available on Overleaf at this link.
Key Formatting Reminders:
- Final File Format: All papers should be submitted as a PDF.
- Length: We recommend a length of approximately 8 pages, though there are no strict minimums or maximums.
- Units: The International System of Units (SI) is required.
- Accessibility: All papers must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines to be included in the conference proceedings housed in the MINDS@UW repository. Papers must include the following:
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- Appropriate section headings
- Figures and images with alt text
- Plots with adequate color contrast (excluding gradient plots and figures with paired data tables)
- Tables with proper headers and without merged cells
- Find more PDF accessibility tips here
Submission Deadlines
All papers must be submitted in PDF format along with a MINDS@UW proxy form through the paper submission site.
Students eligible for Scholarship Awards should submit their paper AND MINDS@UW proxy form by June 30, 2026.
All other papers may be submitted along with the MINDS@UW proxy form by July 31, 2026.