Connectionists: IEEE BSN 2026: Call for Papers

[Inês Domingues]

IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Body Sensor Networks
*October 10–12, 2026 · Porto, Portugal*
[image: Picture1.png]The *IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Body Sensor
Networks (BSN 2026)* is the premier forum for research in *wearable
sensing, mobile health, and computational medicine*, bringing together
experts from academia, industry, and clinical practice. In 2026, BSN comes
to *Porto, Portugal, *a vibrant Atlantic city known for its innovation
ecosystem, stunning architecture, and world-class culture, providing an
inspiring setting for scientific exchange and new collaborations.

BSN 2026 will be held in *Alfândega Porto Congress Centre*, offering an
inspiring environment for scientific exchange and international
collaboration.
Theme

*From Lab to Life: Scaling Intelligent Sensors for Personalized Health
Ecosystems*

We invite submissions of *full technical papers, technical abstracts,
clinical abstracts, demos, and workshop proposals* that reflect the latest
advances in sensing technologies, signal processing, AI/ML, digital
biomarkers, and human-centered health systems.

BSN 2026 will feature *keynote talks, interactive technical sessions,
panels, demonstrations, and awards*, highlighting impactful contributions
and translational innovations that bring sensing technologies from research
prototypes to real-world healthcare.
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Important Dates

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   *Workshop & Demo Proposal Deadline:* May 1, 2026
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   *Paper Submission Deadline:* June 1, 2026
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   *Abstract Submission Deadline:* June 1, 2026
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   *Late-Breaking Abstract Deadline:* August 8, 2026

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Topics of Interest *(include but not limited to)*

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   Wearable, implantable, and multimodal body sensor systems
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   Digital health solutions for diagnosis, monitoring, and self-management
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   Flexible, stretchable, textile-based, and imperceptible sensors and
   systems
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   Contactless and ambient sensing solutions for health monitoring
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   Signal processing, machine learning, AI, and decision-support systems
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   Digital biomarkers and computational modeling for health applications
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   Adaptive and personalized intervention systems
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   Sensors and systems for wellness, rehabilitation, and athletics
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   On-body computing and edge intelligence for health monitoring
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   Ultra-low-power sensing, energy harvesting, and power optimization
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   Wearable robotics, assistive systems, and computational prostheses
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   Security, privacy, trust, and regulatory challenges in digital health
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   Human-centered design, usability, and participatory health technologies
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   Emerging topics such as Agentic AI and LLMs for computational health

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Submission Tracks

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   *Full Technical Papers (4 pages)*
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   *Technical Abstracts (1 page)*
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   *Clinical Abstracts (1 page)*
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   *Demos*
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   *Workshops*

Accepted submissions will be presented in *oral and poster sessions*.
Selected papers will be invited to submit extended versions to the *IEEE
Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)*. Outstanding
contributions will be recognized through *best paper and student awards*.
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Submit Your WorkSubmission instructions and the online submission portal
will be available soon on the BSN 2026 website.

For questions, please contact the organizing committee at
📩 *bsnprogramcommittee at embs.org <bsnprogramcommittee at embs.org>*

We look forward to welcoming you to *Porto* for *BSN 2026*!

https://bsn.embs.org/2026/
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