Submit IEEE shell to an ACM venue?

No—layouts and rights blocks differ. Always follow the target official template.

Often yes for IEEE, often no for ACM—read that CFP; do not assume.

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IEEE vs ACM conference templates · choosing a generic shell

Both are generic shells, not a single CFP. Pick the target SIG/conference first—page rules differ a lot.

Facet	IEEE	ACM
Length (typical)	Often ~6 pages (refs often counted)	Often ~10 content pages (refs often free)
Required taxonomy	Per-conference keywords/index	CCS Concepts required
Blind review	Varies (double- or single-blind)	Most SIG venues double-blind
Camera-ready	Often IEEE PDF eXpress	Restore names and rights block
Common homes	IEEE conferences (not journals)	KDD / SIGIR / WWW and other SIGs

ACM SIG → ACM shell with CCS; IEEE conference → IEEE shell and check whether refs count. Switch to journal guides for transactions.

Submit IEEE shell to an ACM venue?: No—layouts and rights blocks differ. Always follow the target official template.
Do references count?: Often yes for IEEE, often no for ACM—read that CFP; do not assume.