Fonts Not Embedded:
To resolve this and successfully upload to EDAS, please follow one of the methods below to ensure all fonts are embedded in your PDF:
- Option 1: Microsoft Word
- Go to File > Save As
- Choose PDF as the file type
- Click "More options" or “Tools > Save Options”
- Check the box that says “Embed fonts in the file”
- Click OK, then Save
- Option 2: LaTeX
- Use the pdflatex compiler to generate your PDF
- Run the command: pdffonts yourfile.pdf to check embedding
- If needed, convert using Ghostscript:
gs -dEmbedAllFonts=true -dPDFSETTINGS=/prepress -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -sDEVICE=pdfwrite -sOutputFile=output.pdf input.pdf
- Option 3: Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Open your PDF in Acrobat
- Go to File > Properties > Fonts
- Make sure all fonts are marked "Embedded" or “Embedded Subset”
- If not:
Go to File > Print, select Adobe PDF
In Printer Properties, check “Always embed fonts” - Save the new file
Once fonts are embedded, try re-uploading to EDAS. If you still receive an error or need help, please contact the EDUCON 2026 Conference Manager.
Author Information Detected during Double-Anonymous Review
For all review manuscripts, including Structured Abstracts and Preliminary Papers, EDUCON 2026 requires a double-anonymous review process. All author identifying information must be removed from the manuscript and PDF File. Here's some suggestions for removing author information from hard-to-find places:
- Option 1: Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat
- Go to File > Properties > Description
- Clear the fields for Author, Title, Subject, and Keywords
- Click OK and save the file
- Option 2: PDF-XChange Editor (Free)
- Open the PDF
- Go to File > Document Properties
- Delete any personal information fields
- Save the file
- Option 3: Online Tools
- Use a free tool like sejda.com/metadata or pdfescape.com
- Upload your PDF and remove metadata as needed
- Download and re-check the file before uploading to EDAS
Before re-uploading, open your PDF and go to File > Properties > Description to confirm all personal information is removed.
I received a withdrawal notice for my paper and I think it's a mistake
Papers without submitted abstracts or manuscripts will be withdrawn after each submission deadline. Before contacting EDUCON 2026 Conference Management regarding your submission, please verify whether or not you have multiple submissions by navigating to My… > My Papers in EDAS
Do I have to pay for my registration before I can upload my final manuscript?
Yes. You must still register before the deadline to receive your registration confirmation number in order to upload your final manuscript. Your Registration Confirmation Number is the code you need to upload your paper. If you select Wire / Bank Transfer as your method of payment, payment is not required immediately, but you will be invoiced after completing your registration. Please allow 1-2 business days for your Wire Transfer invoice to be manually issued by the Conference Staff.
Please note: It is expected that all payment be fully received before the deadline. If you plan to register via Wire Transfer, please plan accordingly to ensure your payment is received before the deadline. If you require extra time, please follow the steps below:
- Register fully selecting Bank Transfer as your method of payment
- Email the Conference Manager with your expected payment date. Extensions for payment only will be considered on a case by case basis. No late paper submissions due to registration delays will be permitted.
I want to submit my final manuscript but I am receiving one of the following messages:
File not certified by PDF Xpress: You must follow the instructions below to certify your file using PDF Xpress
Missing Registration Code: You must register for the conference before proceeding. If your institution will be paying for your registration, you must still register using the online form in order to proceed with your final manuscript submission. There are no exceptions.
Missing eCopyright Form: You must complete the eCopyright form through EDAS before proceeding. There are no exceptions.
If you are having issues with your registration or EDAS, please contact us at [email protected].
Can I submit my final manuscript via email?
All final manuscripts must certified by PDF Xpress and must be submitted through EDAS prior to the deadline. If you are unable to do so, please see below questions for additional support. If your question is not answered below, please contact us.
How do I certify my final manuscript through PDF Xpress?
The Conference ID for IEEE EDUCON 2026 is 67543X. If you are having trouble with PDF Xpress, Access the Publications Support Center for IEEE PDF eXpress. If you do not find an answer in the Find Answers tab or if you are having trouble with EDAS, please contact [email protected].
For any other errors that are not resolved with the above information, please contact the FIE 2025 Conference Manager.
