Exploring Intelligence through Sensor Data - IEEE APSCON 2026
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Alok Tibrewala (IEEE Data Competitions Committee)
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- 10.21227/vkxm-nm48
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Abstract
The IEEE DataPort Dataset Competition, organized under the IEEE Sensors Council Conference Series and sponsored by IEEE DataPort, invites global researchers, students, and professionals to share high‑quality sensor datasets that can accelerate research and innovation across key technology domains.
This competition will be held in conjunction with IEEE APSCON 2026 and aims to foster open, high‑impact data sharing within the IEEE community.
IEEE DataPort Dataset Competition at IEEE APSCON 2026 invites participants globally to submit innovative and original sensor-based datasets across diverse areas including IoT, healthcare, smart cities, environment, cognitive sciences, and advanced technology systems. The goal is to foster impactful research, enhance innovation, and promote high-quality datasets within the IEEE research community. Top datasets will receive monetary awards, IEEE recognition, and will be featured prominently on the IEEE DataPort platform.
Instructions:
Participants are invited to submit datasets in the following thematic areas:
1. Environmental & Earth Observation
• Underwater Sensor Networks – marine pollution and aquatic life monitoring
• Landslide & Earthquake Monitoring – seismic or tilt sensor data
• Glacier Movement & Snow Avalanche – climate studies using temperature and motion data
• Air & Water Quality Sensors – pollution and smart‑city environmental monitoring
2. Healthcare & Cognitive Sciences
• Autism Learning Curve Monitoring – eye‑tracking and behavioral sensor data
• Cognitive Responses in Alzheimer’s Patients – EEG and speech pattern datasets
• Wearable Health Sensors – activity recognition and anomaly detection
3. Technology & Smart Systems
• Smart Transportation – traffic flow and vehicular sensor data
• Smart Industry (IIoT) – predictive maintenance and industrial IoT sensors
• Agriculture & Environment – soil and crop health monitoring
Submission Requirements
- Datasets must be original (not previously published or assigned a DOI).
- Each submission must include a 2‑page metadata description outlining:
- Objective and scope
- Data collection methods and instrumentation
- Structure, format, and sample entries
- Potential applications and use cases
Ethical considerations (if any)
- Submissions must comply with IEEE DataPort standards for dataset upload.
Awards
| Rank | Prize | Recognition |
| 1 | USD 1000 | IEEE Certificate + Featured on IEEE DataPort |
| 2 | USD 600 | IEEE Certificate |
| 3 | USD 300 | IEEE Certificate |
All selected datasets will receive official recognition on IEEE DataPort and will be highlighted during the APSCON 2026 Awards Ceremony.
Awards
| Milestone | Key Date |
| Intent to participate submission deadline | December 1, 2025 |
| Shortlisting announcement | December 10, 2025 |
| Final dataset submission deadline by shortlisted participants | December 31, 2025 |
Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance and originality of dataset
- Data quality, completeness, and usability
- Clarity of documentation and metadata
- Potential research impact and reproducibility
Eligibility
Open to all — students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals worldwide.
Collaborative (multi‑author) entries are welcome.
Submission Portal
Submit Intent to Participate: https://forms.gle/WsmSqAC1RDkRP8rY7
Shortlisted participants will be contacted with further instructions.
Contacts
- Alok Tibrewala - aloktibrewala AT ieee.org
- Dr. Anjali Diwan - anjali.diwan AT ieee.org
