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IEEE Conference Template

IEEEtran.cls in conference mode. Two-column, [1] numbered citations, IEEE author block. Works for ICRA, IROS, ICASSP, INFOCOM, GLOBECOM, ICC, and hundreds of other IEEE conferences.

Open IEEE Conference template

Quick start

\documentclass[conference]{IEEEtran}

\usepackage{cite}
\usepackage{amsmath,amssymb,amsfonts}
\usepackage{graphicx}

\begin{document}

\title{Your IEEE Conference Paper Title}

\author{
  \IEEEauthorblockN{First Author}
  \IEEEauthorblockA{Department of Electrical Engineering \\
    University Name \\
    City, Country \\
    first@author.com}
  \and
  \IEEEauthorblockN{Second Author}
  \IEEEauthorblockA{Department \\
    Affiliation \\
    City, Country \\
    second@author.com}
}

\maketitle

\begin{abstract}
This is the abstract. Conference abstracts are typically 150-250 words.
\end{abstract}

\begin{IEEEkeywords}
keyword one, keyword two, keyword three
\end{IEEEkeywords}

\section{Introduction}
Introduction text \cite{ref1}.

% ... rest of paper ...

\bibliographystyle{IEEEtran}
\bibliography{references}
\end{document}

What this template gives you

  • IEEE's exact two-column layout (8.5x11 with conference margins)
  • Times-style font (built into IEEEtran)
  • Section heading numbering in roman numerals (I, II, III)
  • Numbered citations [1], [2] using \cite
  • IEEE-style author block with \IEEEauthorblockN{} macros
  • Keywords block with \begin{IEEEkeywords}
  • BibTeX-ready with IEEEtran.bst

Common IEEE conferences

  • ICRA — IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
  • IROS — IEEE/RSJ Intelligent Robots and Systems
  • ICASSP — Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing
  • INFOCOM — Computer Communications
  • GLOBECOM / ICC — Global / International Communications
  • ITW / ISIT — Information Theory
  • ICDM — Data Mining
  • SMC — Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

More IEEE resources

IEEE template hub

All IEEE template variants in one place.

IEEEtran.cls guide

How the underlying class file works.

IEEE Transactions template

Journal-mode IEEEtran.

IEEE citation format

[1] [2] numbered citations explained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which IEEE conferences use this template?

Almost all IEEE-sponsored conferences. The IEEE Conference template (IEEEtran.cls in conference mode) is the standard for ICASSP, ICC, INFOCOM, GLOBECOM, ICRA, IROS, ICME, ICCV/CVPR (with cvpr.sty wrapper), ITW, ISIT, and hundreds more. Always check the conference's call for papers — most link to or include this template.

How do I download the IEEE Conference LaTeX template?

Three sources: (1) the IEEE Author Center publishes the official template at template.ieee.org; (2) CTAN distributes the IEEEtran package directly at ctan.org/pkg/ieeetran; (3) TypeTeX bundles the template — open ours and IEEEtran.cls is pre-loaded, ready to compile.

What's the page limit for IEEE conference papers?

Varies by conference, typically 4–8 pages. Many require 'X pages plus references' — the references don't count toward the limit. Some allow 1 extra page for $100–150 (called 'overlength fee'). Always check the specific conference's call for papers.

How is the IEEE Conference template different from IEEE Transactions?

Conference uses tighter margins, no page numbers (the proceedings compiler adds them), and a single-line author block. Transactions uses larger margins, includes page numbers, and has a formal author bio block. Same IEEEtran.cls — just pass [conference] vs [journal] as the option.

How do I format authors and affiliations?

Use \IEEEauthorblockN{} for the name and \IEEEauthorblockA{} for the affiliation. For multiple authors, use \and to separate. The conference template stacks all authors in one block (unlike journal mode where they get individual columns).

How do I cite in IEEE conference style?

IEEEtran uses [1], [2], [3] numbered citations. Use \cite{key} in your text. Pair with IEEEtran.bst as your bibliography style: \bibliographystyle{IEEEtran}. Multi-citation: \cite{a,b,c} renders as [1]-[3] (consecutive) or [1, 4, 7] (non-consecutive).

Can I add equations, figures, and tables?

Yes — use standard LaTeX environments. Equations: equation/align (with amsmath). Figures: \begin{figure}[t] for top-of-column placement. Tables: tabular with booktabs for cleaner rules. For full-width (two-column) figures and tables in a two-column layout, use figure*/table* environments.

How do I submit my IEEE conference paper?

Most IEEE conferences use EDAS or PaperPlaza for submission. Compile your .tex to PDF, run an IEEE PDF compliance check (some require IEEE PDF eXpress), and upload. Don't submit the .tex source unless explicitly asked. The submission system also checks the page limit automatically.

Is there a faster alternative to LaTeX for IEEE papers?

TypeTeX provides a Typst port of IEEEtran that produces visually equivalent output but compiles 5-10x faster. Particularly useful when iterating on figures and equations close to the conference deadline. Submit the rendered PDF — IEEE accepts PDF regardless of source format.