October 25 - 29, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois, USA
Present at SMTA International 2026
Call for Abstracts Now Open
Your technical expertise has the power to influence global standards, spark collaboration, and guide critical decisions across the industry.
Submit an abstract and be part of a program known for practical, applicable, and high-value technical content.
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Showcase Your Research
We invite your leadership and expertise to help shape the 2026 technical program as the electronics manufacturing and assembly community gathers to learn about solutions, advancements, and breakthroughs in your areas of focus.
Presenting at SMTA International puts your work in front of engineers, researchers, OEMs, EMS providers, materials suppliers, and decision-makers from around the world.
Technical Paper + Presentation
Deadline to Submit
April 30, 2026
Conference Technical Tracks
Advanced Packaging (APT)
Advances in 1st level packaging and assembly
Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)
Advances in additive process - methods, recipes, materials, assembly, and reliability
Low Temperature Solder (LTS)
Developments that can enable reflow soldering below 200°C
Manufacturing for Excellence (MFX)
Current project work in manufacturing process areas
Reliability and Harsh Environments (RHE)
Reliability testing materials and technologies for developers & users
Test and Inspection (INS)
Ensuring product reliability short & long-term
Women's Leadership Program (WLP)
Promote diversity in engineering fields
Feature Sessions
Panel discussions, Ultra High Density Interconnect
Professional Development Course
Course Proposals Due
April 30, 2026
Details
Proposals are also being solicited from individuals interested in teaching professional development courses related to surface mount technology, advanced packaging, and electronics manufacturing.
Courses will be schedule as half day, 3.5 hours. Please include a course overview, topics covered, and suggested audience in your abstract.
Poster / Interactive Presentation
Deadline to Submit
September 30, 2026
Details
Have a great project you’d like to share? Showcase your work at SMTA International 2026!
Submit a project description of 150 words or less summarizing your research. Interactive presentations must be previously unpublished and non-commercial.
Abstract Requirements and Submission Guidelines
SMTA seeks abstracts that reflect sound learning principles and the best thinking in the field, informed by research and practice.
Your abstract should define the components of your paper including title and text, and be a maximum of 500 words. A single figure or table that supports your abstract submission may be included.
All accepted technical papers presented at SMTA conferences will be assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for indexing, making papers citable, discoverable, and permanently accessible. Papers will continue to be published in the SMTA Knowledge Base.
Please Note: All abstracts submitted for consideration must represent original research that has not been previously published in an industry event or media publication. We believe that this policy ensures that the SMTA International technical conference remains at the forefront of the electronics manufacturing and assembly industry. Accepted speakers will be required to submit a full technical paper and register for the conference at a discounted rate.
How to Submit an Abstract
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Click Submit Your Abstract below to be redirected to the Call for Papers Portal (powered by Sched).
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Click the purple Submit button on the right-hand side. You must be logged into your Sched profile or create one for free to proceed.
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Complete the Speaker Contact Information Form. If you have a second presenter, click + Add Speaker Contact Information at the bottom and repeat the process. Click Next Step when complete.
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Complete the Technical Paper Abstract Form and click Submit.
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A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you listed in the form. The email will be from CFP Portal (info@sched.com). Please check your junk/spam folder.
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Once you have confirmed your email, you will be directed to the confirmation page.
Next steps: Your abstract will be reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee. Abstract acceptance notifications will be sent to presenters in June 2026. If you have any questions, please contact us below.
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Have questions about presenting at SMTA International?
Whether you’re submitting your first abstract or returning as a seasoned contributor, we're here to help. Connect with our team to discuss submission guidelines, topic areas, and any questions you may have about participating in the 2026 technical program.
