The IEEE NAVICON 2026 Organizing Committee invites proposals for tutorials spanning the broad discipline of navigation science and engineering. In the inaugural edition of the IEEE Navigation Conference, NAVICON seeks to offer a tutorial program that is rigorous, intellectually ambitious, and valuable to a broad international audience.
We especially encourage proposals that provide mathematical depth, theoretical clarity, first-principles treatment, or insightful synthesis of fast-developing R&D directions across navigation. While application context is welcome, tutorials should emphasize underlying principles, methodology, or critical comparison of approaches rather than narrowly product-oriented or promotional content.
Tutorial Formats
| Format | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations Tutorial | 90 Minutes | Deep tutorial on enduring concepts, mathematical frameworks, and theoretically grounded navigation methods. Best suited to topics that benefit from derivations, structured explanations, and critical treatment of assumptions and limitations. |
| Frontier Tutorial | 45 Minutes | Focused tutorial on emerging topics, new theoretical directions, or rapidly developing technologies. Best suited to concise, high-value overviews of areas with strong current momentum and open problems. |
Illustrative Topic Areas (Not Limited To)
| Foundations Tutorial Examples | Frontier Tutorial Examples |
|---|---|
| Coordinate frames, timing, and reference systems Estimation/filtering theory for navigation | Factor graph optimization for navigation |
| Estimation/filtering theory for navigation | Learning-augmented navigation and AI-driven positioning |
| Inertial navigation and error-state modeling | Resilient PNT, navigation security, and authentication |
| GNSS measurement modeling and error sources | LEO-PNT and signals of opportunity |
| Statistical signal processing for navigation | Collaborative/cooperative navigation |
| Multimodal sensor fusion | Perception-aided and map-assisted navigation |
| Integrity, continuity, and fault detection/exclusion | Navigation in GNSS-challenged or contested environments |
| Performance bounds, consistency, and uncertainty quantification for navigation | Lunar/cislunar navigation |
| Quantum sensing for navigation |
Proposal Requirements
The following information should be included in a tutorial proposal:
Title of the proposed tutorial and preferred format (Foundations Tutorial or Frontier Tutorial).
Names, affiliations, and contact information of the presenter(s), clearly identifying the corresponding presenter.
Tutorial summary (1–2 sentences) suitable for publicity material.
Tutorial abstract suitable for the conference website (recommended maximum: 250 words).
Statement of significance, including relevance to IEEE NAVICON 2026 and the value of the tutorial to the broader navigation community.
Intended audience, assumed background, and any prerequisites.
Learning objectives: what attendees are expected to gain from the tutorial.
Structured outline with indicative timing, showing how the content fits the proposed duration.
Short biographies of the presenter(s), including relevant expertise and, where applicable, prior tutorial or teaching experience.
Optional note on tutorial format and materials (e.g., slides, handouts, demonstrations, availability of open source software, code repositories, or reading lists).
The expected length of the proposal is no more than 3 pages. Optional supporting material may be provided via links.
Evaluation Criteria
Tutorial proposals will be evaluated based on:
Alignment with the scope, vision, and intellectual ambition of IEEE NAVICON 2026.
Scientific merit, technical depth, rigor, and likely long-term value to the navigation community.
Timeliness of the topic, expected level of interest among conference attendees, and potential to attract a strong audience.
Distinctiveness of the proposed tutorial, including whether it offers perspectives, synthesis, or technical content not readily available in standard university curricula or commonly available conference tutorials.
Quality, clarity, coherence, and educational suitability of the proposal.
Expertise, standing, and delivery capability of the presenter(s), including prior tutorial, teaching, or related experience where relevant.
Balance and complementarity within the overall tutorial program.
Preference may be given to proposals that combine strong theoretical grounding with broad audience appeal, and that provide distinctive content or insight not readily available through existing courses or tutorials.
Important Notes
Tutorials should be educational in nature and should not serve as promotional presentations.
Depending on program needs, the Tutorial Chairs may recommend a different format (Foundations Tutorial or Frontier Tutorial) than the one originally proposed.
Due to program constraints, acceptance will be selective. The final number of accepted tutorials will depend on proposal quality, thematic balance, and schedule availability.
Submission Instructions
Please submit proposals to [email protected] by May 15, 2026.
Notification of acceptance: June 1, 2026
Questions may be directed to the Tutorial Co-Chairs: Daniele Borio and Li-Ta Hsu.