Standard Track

Our standard track consists of an abstract review followed by submission of full length papers of 6 pages or less. There’s a quick guide on how journal track and standard track submissions relate at the bottom of this page.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - OPEN, deadline 1 February 2026

Prepare your abstract

  • Use the IEEE conference template
  • A4, English language
  • No more than 2 pages of content (title, author and affiliation, figures and tables)
  • You may use an additional page for references only
  • Convert your abstract to a PDF when ready to submit


Submit your abstract

  • Upload your 2 page + references pdf to the SUBMISSION PORTAL before 1 February 2026
  • Please enter name and details of the presenting author
  • Please indicate which topics the paper best fits:
    • Vehicle design
    • Planning & control
    • Navigation & sensing
    • Operations communication & data management
    • Science & industrial applications
  • Please indicate your preferred presentation format:
    • Oral (you'll be asked if a poster is OK if no oral slots are available)
    • Poster
  • Upload your pdf. You should receive a confirmation email, if not contact auv2026@soton.ac.uk


Submitted your abstract?

You will be notified by email by 1 March 2026, at which point registration and visa letter details will be available. Full papers (6 pages IEEE conference template) are due 1 July 2026 together with IEEE copyright form. Details available nearer the time.

Data Protection and Ethics Statement
By submitting your abstract, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data for the purposes of organising and managing the AUV2026 Conference. This includes communication regarding your submission, inclusion in the conference programme and materials if accepted, and related administrative tasks.
Your data will be handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. We will only collect data necessary for the abstract review and event coordination process, and it will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.
You have the right to access, amend, or request deletion of your data at any time. If your abstract includes information about other individuals, please ensure you have obtained their consent before submission.
If you have any questions about how your data will be used, or wish to exercise your rights under data protection law, please contact auv2026@soton.ac.uk.

Further details on our privacy policy are available on the University of Southampton’s privacy notice page.

    Key Dates

    1 September 2025 - Call for abstracts opens

    1 February 2026 - Abstract submission deadline

    1 March 2026 - Notification of acceptance

    1 July 2026 - Final paper submission

    1 - 3 September 2026 - Symposium Dates

    Journal track and standard track

    AUV2026 has two tracks for submitting your contributions. Journal track (deadline already past) and standard track (submit abstracts via this page). Papers accepted via either route can be presented at the conference.

    SituationWhat to do
    Submitted to journal track and acceptedNo abstract needed—the journal abstract will be reused, and you will get a presentation slot.
    Submitted to journal track, not accepted but suitable for conferenceNo abstract needed here, but if you want to present (oral or poster), you’ll need to shorten your paper to the 6-page limit and submit as a full conference paper.
    Submitted to journal track, not accepted and not suitable for conferenceSorry, your paper cannot be presented.
    Haven’t submitted anything yet and want to submit to standard trackPlease follow the instructions below.
    Submitted to journal track but want to submit a separate standard track paperWe appreciate your energy! Please follow the instructions below.
    Submitting standard track, but want it considered for the journalNot possible—the journal deadline has passed.