Call for Papers
Call for Papers
Share Your Work
SAWE encourages members and non-members to share their knowledge with others in our Mass Properties community. This invitation includes students. We are actively soliciting technical papers, presentations, and student posters for our next international conference in the areas of:
- Integrated Product Design
- Mass Properties Life Cycle Management
- Advanced Design
- Design of Marine Systems
- Design of Ground Systems
- Design of Offshore Systems
- Flight Technology - Manned
- Flight Technology - Unmanned
- Missile and Space Systems
- System Verification
- Mass Properties Software
- Other Related Topics
2026 Conference Call for Papers Schedule
| Date | Product/Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Deadline for Abstracts | Submit abstracts through the SAWE website by this date to ensure inclusion in the Conference Announcement. |
| Feb 1 | Conference Announcement | Conference Announcement available. |
| Feb 1 | Registration Open | Authors should register for the conference as soon as possible. |
| Apr 1 | Deadline for Papers | Papers must be submitted through the SAWE website by this date to be to be eligible for awards. |
| May 1 | Last Chance for Papers | Papers must be submitted by this date to be included in the conference. (Not eligible for awards.) |
| May 1 | Presentations | Presentation files must be submitted through the SAWE website by this date to facilitate preparation of conference proceedings. |
Author Instructions
The process for presenting your work at the conference is as follows (use the buttons to the right):
- Submit your abstract to the SAWE Technical Committee. Abstracts should include the paper title, authors' names, positions and company/organization affiliations. They should be 250-350 words in length and should contain a statement of the problem or objective, the method of approach, and summary of conclusions. The abstract should not deal with specific data. Once your abstract is accepted, you will be contacted with your paper number and group.
- View/Download the instructions which describe the correct format of the paper, helpful suggestions for writing technical papers, copyright assignment forms, and other information to assist in preparing for the conference and your presentation. A sample paper in MS Word format and a sample presentation in MS PowerPoint format are also available for download. Poster guidelines for students are also available.
- Write your paper with the following information on the standard cover page:
- Paper Number and Group (as supplied by the VP Technical Director)
- Paper Title (in CAPS)
- Authors' Names and Affiliations
- Conference Number: 85th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
- Conference Dates: May 19 - 21, 2026
- Conference Location: Valencia, California
- Copyright Date: 2026
- Once your paper is complete, use the bottom button to submit it to the Technical Committee prior to the deadline to ensure it is considered for the Mike Hackney Best Paper Award. Papers submitted after the deadline will still be accepted but will not be eligible for award consideration. Use this button to also submit your poster or presentation by the listed deadline to ensure adequate time for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
Student Poster Contest
We will be holding a Student Poster Competition for undergraduate students to present their work on mass properties related projects. Awards include 1st Place - $150, 2nd Place - $100, 3rd Place - $75. Click on the button to the right for instructions and guidelines.