The CACRE 2026 organizing committee invites proposals for special sessions. The special sessions will complement the regular program with new or emerging topics of particular interest at specific or cross levels-of-abstraction, including state-of-the-art research in both academia and industry in special, novel, challenging, and emerging topics.
Special session proposals should be submitted by the prospective organizer(s) who will commit to promoting and handling the review process of special session as Chair or Co-Chair of the event. One special session lasts 2 hours, which allows 6-10 oral presenters. If the number of presenters is beyond the capacity, parts of them will be arranged to poster sessions. Accepted and presented papers will be included in the conference proceeding, and submitted to related databases.
• Proposal Submission Deadline: Dec. 15, 2025
• Acceptance Notification Deadline: Jan. 15, 2026
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• Proposals Submission Guidelines
Proposal Template is provided indicating: Title; Introduction and Topics; Organizer's Information, etc.
Please complete the special session proposal form and send to cacre@vip.163.com before the deadline.
Special Session 1: Marine Robotics
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This session focus on the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions in the field of marine robotics. Topics range from autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to AI-driven navigation, underwater sensing, and marine resource exploration. The session also highlights the role of marine robotics in addressing global challenges such as climate change, ocean conservation, and sustainable resource management. We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to contribute to this forum and share their insights on the transformative potential of marine robotics in addressing critical global challenges. Join us at CACRE 2026 to explore the future of marine robotics and its impact on science, industry, and society. 1.Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) |
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Xianping Fu, Dalian Maritime University, China
Jie Wang, Dalian Maritime University, China
Xinnian Wang, Dalian Maritime University, China