{"id":8637,"date":"2025-04-29T03:23:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T03:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/?page_id=8637"},"modified":"2026-08-28T06:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T06:38:09","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/2027\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mcsoc2027-h.png\" alt=\"20th IEEE MCSoC 2027 - Tokyo, Japan, May 12-15, 2027\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n\n\n<style>\n  .mcfaq-wrap { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .mcfaq-section-title {\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2E7D32 0%, #3d8b40 100%);\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-size: 20px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 12px 20px;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    margin: 0 0 20px 0;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 10px;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-section-title .tag {\n    background: #e3b23c;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    padding: 3px 10px;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-item {\n    border: 1px solid #E0E0E0;\n    background-color: #fcfcfc;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 16px 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-q {\n    color: #1B5E20;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 10px;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-q .bullet {\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\n    width: 24px;\n    height: 24px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background: #2E7D32;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-a {\n    margin: 0 0 0 34px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    color: #333333;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-a strong { color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .mcfaq-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 2px dashed #cfe3d1;\n    margin: 36px 0 28px 0;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-steps {\n    list-style: none;\n    counter-reset: mcfaq-step;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-steps li {\n    counter-increment: mcfaq-step;\n    position: relative;\n    padding: 8px 0 8px 42px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #333333;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-steps li::before {\n    content: counter(mcfaq-step);\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    top: 6px;\n    width: 28px;\n    height: 28px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background: #fff7e6;\n    border: 2px solid #e3b23c;\n    color: #a3720f;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n  }\n  .mcfaq-howto-title {\n    color: #2E7D32;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    margin: 22px 0 10px 0;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"mcfaq-wrap\">\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-section-title\">\n    General Registration &amp; Submission Information\n    <span class=\"tag\">FAQ<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-item\">\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-q\"><span class=\"bullet\">Q<\/span>When will I be able to register for the conference?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-a\">Registration is now open. Authors and delegates may register through the official registration page.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-item\">\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-q\"><span class=\"bullet\">Q<\/span>When will I be able to submit a paper for the conference?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-a\">Paper submission is currently open. Please submit your manuscript through the paper submission system.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-item\">\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-q\"><span class=\"bullet\">Q<\/span>When is the early registration deadline?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-a\">Early registration for Regular and Student participants is available until <strong style=\"color:#D32F2F;\">November 30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-item\">\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-q\"><span class=\"bullet\">Q<\/span>Do I need to pay online by credit card?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-a\">All registrations must be paid online or via bank transfer through <strong>EDAS<\/strong>. For details, please refer to the registration page.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-item\">\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-q\"><span class=\"bullet\">Q<\/span>Can I pay in my local currency?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-a\">All payments must be made in <strong>US Dollars (USD)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-item\">\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-q\"><span class=\"bullet\">Q<\/span>Can I get a receipt for my payment?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-a\">Receipts will be issued exclusively through <strong>EDAS<\/strong>. For group receipts, please contact us at\n    <a href=\"mailto:mcsoc.forum@gmail.com\" style=\"color:#2E7D32; font-weight:bold;\">mcsoc.forum@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-item\">\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-q\"><span class=\"bullet\">Q<\/span>How can I obtain an invitation letter for visa purposes?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mcfaq-a\">Invitation letters will be issued after registration and payment are completed. Please visit the designated page for more information.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"mcfaq-divider\">\n\n  <div class=\"mcfaq-section-title\">\n    EDAS Instructions\n    <span class=\"tag\">How&#8209;To<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"mcfaq-howto-title\">How to add your IEEE Membership Number in EDAS (for discounted registration):<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"mcfaq-steps\">\n    <li>Log in to EDAS using your email and password.<\/li>\n    <li>Click on your name in the top-right corner to open your profile.<\/li>\n    <li>Scroll to the field labeled <em>IEEE Membership Number<\/em>.<\/li>\n    <li>Enter your valid IEEE membership number exactly as shown in your IEEE account.<\/li>\n    <li>Save your profile information.<\/li>\n    <li>Proceed with registration \u2014 the IEEE member discount will be applied automatically.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <p class=\"mcfaq-howto-title\">How to add the presenter\u2019s name in EDAS:<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"mcfaq-steps\">\n    <li>Log in to EDAS using your email and password.<\/li>\n    <li>Click on <em>My Papers<\/em> in the top menu.<\/li>\n    <li>Select your paper and click on its title.<\/li>\n    <li>Scroll to the <em>Presented by<\/em> section and click the plus sign (+).<\/li>\n    <li>Select the presenter from the author list and click <em>Add presenter (save)<\/em>.<\/li>\n    <li>A confirmation message will appear once the presenter is successfully added.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <p class=\"mcfaq-howto-title\">How to add your photo and biography in EDAS:<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"mcfaq-steps\">\n    <li>Log in to EDAS using your email and password.<\/li>\n    <li>Navigate to your profile page.<\/li>\n    <li>Click <em>Edit Profile Information<\/em>.<\/li>\n    <li>Upload your photo from your device.<\/li>\n    <li>Enter your biography in the designated field.<\/li>\n    <li>Save changes to update your profile.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Registration &amp; Submission Information FAQ QWhen will I be able to register for the conference? 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