2026 International Conference on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and Vehicle-Infrastructure Integration (CAVI 2026) invites the submission of original research papers in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied connected and autonomous vehicles and vehicle-infrastructure integration, to be published in the conference proceedings. Each submission will undergo anonymous review by at least three independent reviewers, ensuring the high standard and academic quality of the final accepted papers. Accepted papers will be presented at the conference as either oral or poster presentations.

Contributions are sought in the following areas:

1. Optical Sensing, Perception, and Imaging Technologies for CAVs

Optical Sensor Design, Calibration, and Performance Optimization

LiDAR Systems and Chip-Scale Photonic Integration

Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imaging for Environmental Perception

Optical Sensor Fusion Strategies (LiDAR-Camera-Radar Integration)

Bio-inspired and Adaptive Optical Sensing for Autonomous Driving

2. Environmental Perception, Localization, and Prediction

Multi-modal Sensor Fusion and Object Recognition

HD Maps and Intelligent Localization

Traffic Participant Behavior Prediction and Intention Recognition

Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computing

LiDAR-Based Perception and Point Cloud Processing

3. Intelligent Decision-Making, Planning, and Control

Autonomous Driving Planning and Decision-Making Algorithms

Vehicle Dynamics and Cooperative Control 

Large Model and Generative AI for Driving Intelligence 

Human-Machine Cooperation and Interaction Strategies 

Perception-Aware Planning and Control Based on Optical Sensing

4. Vehicle-Road-Cloud Collaboration and Optical Communication

V2X Communication and Networking Technologies 

Visible Light Communication for Vehicular Networks

Free-Space Optical Communication in Transportation Systems

Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integrated System Architecture and Cooperative Control 

Fiber-Optic Sensing for Road Infrastructure Monitoring

Edge Computing and Distributed Collaboration 

Cooperative Perception and Cooperative Decision-Making 

5. System Testing, Verification, and Safety

Autonomous Driving Simulation, Digital Twin, and Scenario Generation 

Optical Sensor Modeling and Simulation for Autonomous Driving Validation

System Safety and Cybersecurity 

Safety of the Intended Functionality and Validation

Testing, Evaluation Frameworks and Standards 

6. Smart Mobility Applications and Transportation System Integration 

Modeling and Management of Connected and Automated Transportation Systems

Intelligent Fleet Management and Mobility Services

Traffic Big Data Analytics and Route Optimization

Traffic Safety and Efficiency Enhancement via CAV Technologies

Photonic Integrated Sensing Systems for Transportation Infrastructure

Important Dates

Last date for paper submission: July 31, 2026

Last date for paper acceptance: August 31, 2026

Last date for registration: September 30, 2026

Publication

All accepted and registered papers will be published in International Conference Proceedings, which will be sent to Ei Compendex and Scopus for indexing.

Submission Guidelines

All submissions should be in English, with a length of 4 to 8 pages (including figures and references), and formatted in accordance with the template.

Please submit your paper via email to cavi@acamail.org.

Authors are required to complete their submissions before the designated deadlines, as late submissions will not be considered. Both initial and final submissions should be in an editable format; hard copies will not be accepted.

For more details, please submit an inquiry to cavi@acamail.org.