Application Process
To apply for Technical Co-Sponsorship with IEEE ITSS, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Expression of Interest / Application Submission
- The conference organizer expresses their interest in having ITSS as a TCS by completing a designated request form and submit a complete application.
Step 2: Committee Evaluation
- The ITSS Conferences and Meetings Committee will evaluate the submitted application to ensure it meets all requirements.
Step 3: Board of Governors (BoG) Approval
- If approved by the committee, the proposal will be forwarded to the IEEE ITSS BoG for final approval. Once BoG approval is received, the conference organizer will be notified of the sponsorship decision.
Step 4: IEEE Sponsorship Application
- The conference organizer applies for a sponsorship MOU directly with IEEE, only after receiving the notification approval letter from ITSS. Application is done over here.
Step 5: MOU Signing
- Upon signing the MOU, the conference can officially recognize ITSS as a technical sponsor.
Important Notes
- The application packet must be submitted by the conference general chair at least 6 months prior to the occurrence of TCS sponsored conference.
- The review of submitted applications for TCS may take 4-8 weeks from the submission of the complete application.
- The conference must ensure that at least 2 ITSS members are actively involved in the technical program.
- The conference must comply with ITSS guidelines for proceedings publication and closing activities.
- All papers must be in English and the conference scope must align with IEEE ITSS technical scope.
- While not mandatory, it is recommended to offer a reduced registration fee for ITSS members attending the TCS conference.