IEEE SMC 2026: International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

The IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society brings its flagship annual conference to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue for four days, under the theme Human-Centric Intelligence: Shaping the Digital Future.

This is a peer-reviewed academic conference rather than an industry event, and the technical programme reflects that. Sessions span artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, cyber-physical-social systems, robotics, autonomous systems, human-machine interaction and cybersecurity. The through-line is systems in which humans and machines act together, which puts a distinctly different frame on AI than the applications-focused programming that dominates Seattle's meetup scene.

This is a rare opportunity to attend a conference of this standing without leaving the region.

Registration is tiered. Early bird rates through August 9 ran $950 for SMC members, $1,025 for IEEE members, $1,125 for non-members and $525 for life members, with student rates from $450 to $625. Late registration through September 27 adds $150 to $200. Each accepted paper requires at least one advanced full registration, covering up to two papers. Cancellations by August 30 are refunded minus $300. Daily start and end times were not published, so confirm the schedule before booking travel.