IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics
- MAY 21-23, 2026 -

- Organized by -
IEEE Computer Society - Test Technology Technical Community
Technical University of Cluj Napoca, Romania, Department of Automation

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About AQTR

The Organizing Committee has the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics, AQTR 2026 (THETA 25), which will be held in Băile Felix, Romania, on May 21-23, 2026. The conference follows the tradition of the 24 automation and testing-related scientific events, organized in Romania since 1981 under the name THETA/AQTR.

AQTR 2026 is an international forum for researchers in the field of automation, quality, testing and robotics. It will bring together researchers, equipment manufacturers, software developers and end-users to discuss the current trends and future directions of control and testing technologies and their industrial and social applications in the private and the public sectors. Active participation of students and graduate students is strongly encouraged.

1660All time accepted papers
2008All time participants
45All time countries

AQTR 2026 will take place in Băile Felix, one of Romania’s most renowned spa resorts, celebrated for its natural thermal springs, relaxing atmosphere, and beautiful landscapes near the historic city of Oradea. Blending discussion, wellness, and nature, Băile Felix provides an exceptional environment for both productive discussions and informal networking.

Just a few kilometers away, Oradea offers visitors a vibrant mix of culture, architecture, and hospitality. Known for its stunning Art Nouveau buildings, lively city center, and welcoming atmosphere, Oradea has become one of Romania’s most dynamic and picturesque urban destinations. Participants can easily explore its historic landmarks, modern cafés, and cultural attractions before or after the conference.

The conference will be hosted at the Lotus Therm Spa & Luxury Resort in Băile Felix, a premier 5-star venue offering elegant accommodation, modern conference facilities, and direct access to the resort’s famous thermal pools and wellness center. Participants will enjoy a perfect balance of professional excellence and relaxation in a sophisticated, welcoming setting — an inspiring place to exchange ideas and build collaborations.

Lotus Therm exterior
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AQTR Conference Program

The program will be available soon.


Important dates

Event  |  Deadline
Special session proposals  |  January 19, 2026
Paper submission  |  January 16, 2026
Notification of acceptance  |  April 6, 2026
Camera-ready papers  |  April 20, 2026

Advance registration  |  April 20, 2026
Late registration  |  May 4, 2026

Registration fees

Each paper must have a full registration (IEEE Member/Non-member/Life/Retired Member) for presentation of the paper at the conference and for inclusion of the same in the proceedings (maximum 1 paper/registered author/fee). A Student registration only is not sufficient for inclusion in the program and proceedings.

Advance registration is until the 20th of April, 2026.

Registrations are open until the 4th of May, 2026. Registrations and payments will not be processed after this day.

Fee type Currency
USD EUR
IEEE Member
Advance registration 455 400
Late registration 550 485
IEEE Non-member
Advance registration 550 485
Late registration 660 580
IEEE Student member
Advance registration 320 280
Late registration 385 340
IEEE Student Non-member
Advance registration 385 340
Late registration 465 410
IEEE Life & Retired member
Advance registration 255 225
Late registration 305 270
Accompanying person
Adv./late registration 300 265

Full Registration fee for IEEE members / IEEE retired/life members / non IEEE members includes: access to all the conference sessions; conference proceedings; coffee breaks; 2 lunches (Thursday, Friday); welcome dinner; social event; souvenirs.

Student Registration fee for IEEE student members / non IEEE student members includes: access to all the conference sessions; conference proceedings; coffee breaks; 2 lunches (Thursday, Friday); welcome dinner; social event; souvenirs. Please scan your student ID and have the scan ready when registering, to upload it with the form. A Student registration only is not sufficient for inclusion in the program and proceedings.

The accompanying person adv./late registration fee includes: access to all the conference sessions; coffee breaks; 2 lunches (Thursday, Friday); welcome dinner; social event.


AQTR Conference Registration

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Inclusion in IEEE Xplore and Clarivate WoS

Accepted papers (except Student Forum papers) will be included in IEEE Xplore and submitted for Clarivate indexing (all editions since 2006 are indexed in Web of Science), after they are presented.

IEEE reserves the right to exclude a paper from distribution after the conference, also from IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, if the paper is not presented by the author at the conference.

Papers accepted for Student Forum will not be included in the IEEE AQTR Proceedings and will not be indexed in IEEE Xplore/WoS, but they will be included in a separate AQTR volume.

Previous editions

2022

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2018

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2016

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2014

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2012

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2010

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2008

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2006

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Organizing committee


General Chair

Liviu Miclea
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania


Honorary Chair

Yervant Zorian
Synopsys, USA

General Vice-Chairs

Mihail Abrudean
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Honoriu Vălean
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Program Chair

Paula Raica
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Program Vice-Chair

Zsófia Lendek
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Special Session Chair

Cristina Mureșan
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Finance Chair

Mihail Abrudean
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Finance Vice-Chairs

Teodora Sanislav
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Dan Goța
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Industrial Relations Chair

Ovidiu Stan
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Publicity Chair

Iulia Ştefan
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Web & Publication Chair

Szilárd Enyedi
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Student Forum Chair

Camelia Avram
TU Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Program Committee Topic Chairs

To be announced.

Program Committee

To be announced.

Reaching Băile Felix

Due to its location in Western Romania (close to the Hungarian border and well-connected to major Romanian cities), Băile Felix is easy to reach by different means of transport:

By Air

Oradea International Airport, located at only 12 km from Băile Felix (approximately 13-15 minutes by car), is the closest airport and offers direct, regular flights to several domestic and international destinations.

Oradea International Airport is linked with Băile Felix:

Other options for those who do not have direct flights to/from Oradea International Airport are offered by the Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest and Budapest international airports, the links between these cities and Băile Felix being made by plane, by train, by car or by bus.

By Train

Oradea Railway Station, located approximately 10 km from Băile Felix, offers direct train connections with several European cities. CFR webpage.

Then, from Oradea to Băile Felix:

By Bus

From Oradea to Băile Felix:

Băile Felix is linked with Cluj-Napoca through the following routes:

Băile Felix is linked with the capital Bucharest through bus connections via Oradea (approximately 10-12 hours total journey time).

Oradea bus stations offer direct bus connections with Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest and Budapest.

By Car

Băile Felix is well-connected by road:

Parking is available on-site at Hotel Lotus Therm (at an extra fee).

Other Options

BlaBlaCar and other long distance ride sharing services are also available. There is no Uber or Bolt in Băile Felix, but they are present in Oradea.

Venue

AQTR 2026 will be held at Hotel Lotus Therm Spa & Luxury Resort, Strada Victoria Nr. 20, Băile Felix 417500, Bihor County, Romania.

The hotel is located 10 km from Oradea city center, 12 km from Oradea International Airport, right next to the forest, near the famous thermal lakes with water lilies and lotus flowers.

Topics

Control Systems and Automation

Modeling, identification, and simulation of dynamic systems; control design: linear, nonlinear, and hybrid approaches; data-driven and learning-based control methods; fault detection, isolation, and fault-tolerant design; real-time control in distributed, embedded, and networked systems; intelligent decision support systems; modeling and control for biomedical applications; control applications in automotive, aerospace, energy, and industrial processes.

Quality Assurance, Reliability & Testing

Dependability in IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems; automated test generation and verification; design- for-testability and built-in self-test/repair; security- aware testing and verification for CPS and AI systems; software QA methodologies and system- level testing; machine learning for test planning and optimization; field trials, deployment studies, and experimental design; testing, reliability, and security in emerging technologies.

Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Autonomous control of robotic systems; human-robot interaction and shared autonomy; control of parallel robotic architectures and high-performance robotic systems; sensor fusion and computer vision in robotics; AI-driven navigation, perception, and control.

Applications and Emerging Technologies

Advanced Cyber-Physical Systems; Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing; software and networked sensor applications; image processing and real-time data analysis; Edge AI and real-time analytics in cyber- physical systems; quantum computing in control and decision-making; digital innovations in eHealth, eLearning, Smart Cities, and eCitizen services.

Special sessions

Special session proposals are welcome and can be submitted to the Special Session Chair via email: Cristina.Muresan@aut.utcluj.ro.

Special sessions consist of at least 5 or more papers presenting a unified topic, should have at most 3 co-organizers, preferably from different organisations. Each (co-)organizer may be the (co-)author of at most one paper in their special session.

Proposals for special sessions must detail the motivation and relevance of the session and should include a list of 6 potential contributions, including manuscript title and prospective authors. All papers submitted to a special session will undergo the peer review process as other manuscripts.

In the event that the special session does not collect at least 5 papers, the accepted papers will be considered as regular papers.

Student forum

A dedicated platform for students to present their research, ideas, and prototypes related to the above topics. This session is addressed to undergraduate and master students.

Paper submission

Paper submission will be managed using EasyChair, available soon. If you have used this system previously, you can use the same username and password. If this is the first time you are using EasyChair, you will need to create a new account. Upon completion of registration, you will get a notification email from the system and you can submit your paper.

The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of any article submitted to AQTR. The AI system used shall be identified, and specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content shall be identified and accompanied by a brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content.

Each submitted paper should be a complete PDF manuscript in English, up to six (6) pages (inclusive of all figures, tables, and bibliography). Papers not compliant with the required format or exceeding the page limit will be returned without review. Papers identified as double submissions with respect to other conferences and/or journals will be rejected. You will find the required format, templates and other help within the guidelines for manuscripts.

Publication and indexing

Regular and special sessions papers accepted for oral presentation will be included in IEEE Xplore and submitted for Clarivate WoS indexing (all editions since 2006 are indexed in Web of Science).

Accepted student forum papers will be included in a separate AQTR volume. They will not be included in the IEEE AQTR Proceedings and will not be indexed in IEEE Xplore/WoS.

AQTR reserves the right to remove from any type of publication the papers that have not been presented at the conference.