About Award

· Best Top-Score Paper Award

The top 5–7% of submissions will be designated as Top-Score Papers. First authors of these papers will be officially recognized as Top-Score Papers in the conference database, and be invited to publish extended versions in the Progress in Optoelectronics and Communications. These authurs will compete for Best Top-Score Paper Award. Winners will be selected by the ACP 2026 Committee. Certificates and Awards will be presented to the winners at the conference banquet and award ceremony.

· Best Student Paper Award

Any full-time university student, who is the first author as well as the presenting author of a paper submitted with choosing presentation type of “Best Student Paper Award”will be eligible for this award. Winners will be selected by the ACP 2026 Committee. Certificates and Awards will be presented to the winners at the conference banquet and award ceremony.

· Best Paper Award in Industry Innovation

Any non-invited speaker, who is the first author as well as the presenting author of a paper submitted will be eligible for this award. Papers focusing on industry and technology will be selected by the ACP 2026 Committee. Certificates and Awards will be presented to the winners at the conference banquet and award ceremony.