HKN’s First Papers Conference
Sponsored by Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), the honor society of IEEE, this upcoming one-day, in-person conference on 6 November is dedicated to showcasing the pioneering work of student authors in disciplines aligned with IEEE’s mission and scope. This event provides a focused platform for students to present original research, engage in mentorship, and gain firsthand experience with the academic publishing process.
Update: Please note that the call for papers is now closed. Thank you to all the student authors who submitted their research! We look forward to seeing everyone at the conference.
We are hosting a series of end-to-end workshops designed to guide students through every milestone of the conference, from abstract submission and technical writing to final paper presentation.
WATCH A REPLAY of Workshop 1: How to Advertise Your Research: The Art of Crafting a Compelling Abstract: Friday, March 13th
WATCH A REPLAY of Workshop 2: Identifying Success: When is Your Project Mature Enough to Publish?: Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. EDT
Mentoring Program Kickoff Event, Friday, June 19th, 2026
WATCH A REPLAY of Workshop 3: Building a Dialogue: The Mechanics of Writing a Technical Paper: Friday, June 19th, 2026
REGISTER NOW! Workshop 4: Dealing with Criticism: Surviving the Review Cycle: Friday, August 14
Workshop 5: From Pen to Voice: Adapting Your Paper to a Compelling Conference Talk: Friday, October 2nd
Conference Date: November 6, 2026
Submission for Abstracts: Open February 15, 2026
Deadline for Abstracts: May 1st, 2026
Notify Abstract Authors & Mentor Assignment: June 1, 2026
Receive Final Paper Submissions: August 1, 2026
Notify Authors: By Sept 11, 2026
Final Papers Due: September 25, 2026
Conference Date: November 6, 2026
The Papers Conference will be taking place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North on November 6 from 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
2401 Bass Pro Dr.
Grapevine, TX 76051
(972) 724-2600
