Topics of Interest
Future Computing Paradigms
- Neuromorphic (brain-inspired), approximate/probabilistic, and analog computing; hybrids of these approaches
- Energy-efficient computing including reversible, adiabatic, ballistic, and cryogenic computing
- Quantum and optical computing
- Biological and biochemical computing
- Non–von Neumann architectures (e.g., in-memory processing, memory-based computing, CAM, cellular automata, neural networks)
Future Design Aspects
- Extending Moore’s law; error-tolerant logic and circuits
- Post-CMOS or memory-centric computing
- 3D/2.5D and novel heterogeneous integration/packaging
- Future circuit scaling with high reliability and/or flexibility
- Cybersecurity in future computing systems
Future Software & Applications
- Beyond von Neumann software design (OS, compilers, security, resource management)
- Future programming paradigms and languages
- Applications driving next-generation hardware (e.g., ML, deep learning, LLMs)
Submission & Publication
Full Papers Journal-Reviewed
Submit directly to npj Unconventional Computing (collection title "Future Computing: Paradigms, Technologies, Software and Applications"). Indicate interest in presenting at ICRC 2025. Accepted papers are subject to the journal’s standard APC unless waived.
ICRC Program Inclusion is determined from the first round of journal review:
- Accept: Published in the journal; presented at ICRC.
- Revise: Continue journal review; presented at ICRC.
- Transfer: Considered by another Springer Nature journal (e.g., Scientific Reports); presented at ICRC.
- Reject: Not included in ICRC program.
Abstract‑Only Submissions 1 page max
Submit via EasyChair. Present an idea, position, or results relevant to the topics of interest. Original research is not required.
- If accepted: featured as short talks
- Not included in any published proceedings or journals
- Page limit includes references and all supporting material
Special Session Proposals 2 pages
Submit via EasyChair. Sessions may include workshops, tutorials, panels, or demonstrations on any topic above. Original research is not required. Sessions last 1–2 hours (include a rough time budget). Submissions will not be included in conference proceedings. Page limit includes references and supporting material.
Important Dates
| Paper submissions due | 6 October 2025 (Anywhere on Earth) — No extensions |
|---|---|
| Rolling review | Earlier submissions may receive earlier notifications |
| Author notification (ICRC program) | 7 November 2025 |
| Early registration deadline (presenters required) | 16 November 2025 |
| Hotel reservation deadline | 16 November 2025 |
| Conference | 15–16 December 2025 |
Organizing Committee
- Joseph S. Friedman, University of Texas at Dallas
- Christopher H. Bennett, Sandia Labs
- Alexandru Paler, Aalto University
- Damien Querlioz, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay
- Christof Teuscher, Portland State University
- Akinaga Hiro, Hokkaido University
- Catherine Schuman, University of Tennessee
- Jean Anne Incorvia, University of Texas at Austin
- Pedram Khalili, Northwestern University
- Alvaro Velasquez, University of Colorado Boulder