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"Haptics for the Arts" - special issue of the IEEE Transactions on Haptics

by Luca Turchet

*Apologies for cross-posting* *Call for papers - Special Issue on "Haptics for the Arts" * *IEEE Transactions on Haptics* *https://www.ieee-ras.org/publications/toh/special-issues <https://www.ieee-ras.org/publications/toh/special-issues>* In the last two decades, we have witnessed the development of many innovative devices and original techniques for providing haptic sensations in artistic settings. This includes the tactile enrichment of music listening and performance experiences, haptic soundscapes, interactive installations leveraging tactile interfaces, immersive multimedia experiences exploring the nuances of touch, or the haptic enhancement of digital musical instruments. There is a growing interest in the haptics community in investigating interfaces and perceptual phenomena at the confluence of art and haptics, as demonstrated by the Art & Design Track at the 2024 Eurohaptics conference. New system perspectives are needed to develop the next generation of haptic interfaces for artistic contexts, which pose significant challenges at the technical and perceptual levels. Overcoming these challenges requires a transdisciplinary approach, involving engineering, human-computer interaction, performance studies, and the arts in general. Generating a dialogue between these research fields will be beneficial for obtaining innovative results in constructing future haptic interfaces for artistic usages. The intent of this special issue is to define a promising road-map for the development of future haptic interfaces for artistic contexts, pushing the boundaries of haptic exploration and offering unique perspectives that blend technological innovation with sensory engagement. We invite technically rigorous submissions that challenge, provoke, and expand these frontiers. Submissions that neglect to rigorously explore the links between the arts and at least one of the fields of engineering, computer science, or human-computer interaction will not be considered. Topics of interest include and are not limited to: - Haptic modeling, rendering, algorithms, and systems for the arts - Haptic interaction techniques and methods for the arts - Haptic hardware for the arts, including XR and multimodal/wearable displays - Perceptual, behavioral, and cognitive studies on haptics in arts - Data-driven approaches for haptic artistic representations - AI applications for haptics in the arts, including use of explainable or generative AI - Perceptual, behavioral, and cognitive studies that demonstrate user impact of haptics in the arts - Empirical studies that demonstrate the roles and effects of haptics in interaction with artwork - Installation art with haptic technologies, including haptic soundscapes - Musical haptics for performers and/or audiences - Haptic technology for creativity support - Affective haptics for the arts Submission instructions We welcome top-quality original (unpublished) articles. Each submission will be peer-reviewed, and papers will be selected based on their impact, originality, and relevance to the special issue’s aims and scope. All submissions should be formatted following the IEEE ToH journal instructions for authors and submitted to https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/toh. To ensure that all manuscripts are correctly identified for evaluation for the Special Issue, please select “Special Issue: Haptics for the Arts” in the submission process. Important dates - Submission deadline: December 31, 2025 - First decision sent to authors: approximately three months after submission - Final decision sent to authors: approximately six months after submission - Final publication material due from authors: approximately seven months after submission Guest editors - Luca Turchet - Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Italy - Jeremy Cooperstock - Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, McGill University, Canada - Mounia Ziat - Experience Design, Bentley University, USA - Yongjae Yoo - Department of Artificial Intelligence, Hanyang University, Republic of Korea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Luca Turchet*, Ph.D. Associate Professor Head of the *Creative, Intelligent & Multisensory Interactions Laboratory* <https://www.cimil.disi.unitn.it/> Coordinator of the European project *MUSMET <https://musmet.eu/>* Chair of the *IEEE Emerging Technology Initiative on the Internet of Sounds* <https://www.comsoc.org/about/committees/emerging-technologies-initiatives/i…> Founder and President of the* Internet of Sounds Research Network <https://www.internetofsounds.net/>* Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science University of Trento Via Sommarive 9 - 38123 Trento - Italy E-mail: luca.turchet(a)unitn.it Tel: +39 0461 283792

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[CFP] ACM IUI 2026 - Workshop "SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR"

by shapexr shapexr

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the workshop “SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR” hosted at the 30th Annual ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2026), which will take place on March 23, 2026 in Paphos, Cyprus. All papers will undergo a single-blind peer review (i.e. author names and affiliations should be listed). If accepted, at least one of the authors must attend the workshop to present the work. Please see the CfP below for details and forward it to colleagues who might be interested in contributing to this workshop. Visit the conference website for further and updated information https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/. If you have any questions or need any clarifications, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We'd be more than happy to assist you in any way we can. We look forward to receiving your valuable submissions and meeting you at the SHAPEXR Workshop. Best wishes, Giuseppe Caggianese, Marta Mondellini, Nicola Capece, Mario Covarrubias, and Gilda Manfredi. ==================================================================================== Call for Papers - Workshop "SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR" https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/ 2026 ACM International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2026) https://iui.acm.org/2026/ March 23-26, 2026 - Paphos, Cyprus. ==================================================================================== WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION ------------------------- This workshop explores how eXtended Reality (XR) can serve as a multimodal interface for AI systems, including LLMs and conversational agents. It focuses on designing adaptive, human-centered XR environments that incorporate speech, gesture, gaze, and haptics for seamless interaction. Main topics include personalization, accessibility, cognitive load, trust, and ethics in AI-driven XR experiences. Through presentations, discussions, and collaborative sessions, the workshop aims to establish a subcommunity within IUI to develop a roadmap that includes design principles and methodologies for inclusive and adaptive intelligent interfaces, enhancing human capabilities across various domains, such as healthcare, education, and collaborative environments. More information can be found here: https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/ TOPICS ---------- The list of topics includes (but it is not limited to) the following: AI-driven real-time personalization of immersive interfaces based on user states, contexts, and goals in XR environments. Multimodal interaction (speech, gesture, gaze, haptics) with AI agents. Cognitive load, trust, ethics, and emotional engagement in AI-powered XR. Accessibility and inclusivity in immersive AI systems. Evaluation methods for human-centered XR and AI interfaces. Social and collaborative AI-enhanced XR experiences. Design principles and methodologies for adaptive intelligent interfaces. Applications of XR-AI interfaces in healthcare, education, work, or entertainment. IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------ Full Paper Submission Deadline: December 19, 2025 Full Paper Acceptance Notification: February 2, 2026 Final Paper Submission Deadline: February 16, 2026 SUBMISSION AND DECISIONS ------------------------ Authors should prepare a regular or short paper. Regular papers are at least 10 “standard” pages, short papers 5 pages (without references). Authors must use the new CEURART style format ( https://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html#CEURART). Papers should clearly indicate the originality of the contribution, relevance to the workshop themes, and potential impact. Full Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Authors of accepted full papers must submit the final paper version according to the deadline, register for the workshop, and attend to present their papers. More information can be found here: https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/#cfp. PROCEEDINGS with CEUR-WS ----------------------------------- All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be published at CEUR-WS.org. ORGANIZERS ------------- Giuseppe Caggianese ICAR, National Research Council, Italy giuseppe.caggianese(a)cnr.it Marta Mondellini STIIMA, National Research Council, Italy marta.mondellini(a)stiima.cnr.it Nicola Capece University of Basilicata, Italy nicola.capece(a)unibas.it Mario Covarrubias Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Italy mario.covarrubias(a)polimi.it Gilda Manfredi University of Basilicata, Italy gilda.manfredi(a)unibas.it For any questions related to the thematic session, please do not hesitate to contact us via email.

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[HCItaly][CFP] AVI 2026: Advanced Visual Interfaces - 1st Call for Long and Short Papers

by Alessandra MELONIO

***Apologies for Multiple Postings*** 18th International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI) 2026 Interactive Creativity: Agencies, Interfaces, and Ethics ======================================== 8-12 June 2026 Venice, Italy http://unive.it/avi2026 <http://unive.it/avi2026> In-Cooperation with ACM SIGCHI and SIGWEB ======================================== IMPORTANT DATES Long and Short Papers: Abstract submission: January 18, 2026 Paper submission: January 25, 2026 (all deadlines are 23:59, AoE) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LONG AND SHORT RESEARCH PAPERS We invite submissions of high-quality original research papers that explore Advanced Visual Interfaces and Human-Computer Interaction in general. We are particularly interested in work addressing creativity from multiple critical perspectives, including agency, interfaces, and ethics, in relation to the themes and topics of AVI 2026. Both long and short submissions must describe original, unpublished research. All papers will undergo rigorous peer review by a distinguished international panel of experts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBMISSION FORMAT Long and short papers must be anonymized, removing information (such as authorship, acknowledgments, name of an application, software, or project) that can suggest the authors' identity. Citation to authors' previous work should not be anonymous and should be in third person in the text, e.g., "As described by [10]" and not "As described in our previous work [10]". All the papers mentioned above require online submission. Specific information concerning the submission (e.g., submission format, proceeding specifications) will be made available on the AVI website in due time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION Since its first edition in 1992, AVI has become an influential space for encounters among scholars and practitioners interested in interfaces, interactions, and experiences. Rooted in pioneering research on visual interfaces characterized by a distinctive attention to the human factor, the conference has evolved across the different waves of Human-Computer Interaction. It has addressed the pragmatic and hedonic needs of heterogeneous groups of users up to the current challenge of self-actualization. Creativity is a core behavior that leads to the realization of a person’s full potential, and the explosion of generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges to human creativity. They address fundamental issues related to agencies, interfaces, and ethics. AVI 2026 will take place in San Servolo, a small island in Venice. This delicate and fragile ecosystem provides the ideal venue for reflecting, reframing, and speculating about creative solutions to more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding technological futures. AVI is an International Conference considering the nationality of participants, authors, and organizing committees. However, it has always taken place in Italy, thus complementing a strong and diverse research program with carefully selected cultural and social activities alongside a distinct sense of hospitality and conviviality. The conference is held under the patronage of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy. We look forward to your participation in AVI 2026! Antonella De Angeli, AVI 2026 General Co-Chair Albrecht Schmidt, AVI 2026 General Co-Chair Rosella Gennari, AVI 2026 Program Co-Chair Fabio Pittarello, AVI 2026 Program Co-Chair ————————————————————————————————————— MAIN THEMES AND TOPICS Themes and topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following: / Theme: Interaction Paradigms and Modalities / Brain-Computer Interaction Embodied and Tangible Interaction Material-Centric Interaction Information Visualization Screen-based Interaction Interfaces for Sound and Music Multi-sensory Interaction Multimodal Interaction / Theme: Interaction Spaces / Augmented Reality Cross Reality Virtual Reality Interaction between Black-Boxes Dynamic Physical Environments Natural Environments Urban Places / Theme: Human-System Interaction / Adaptive and Context-Aware Interfaces Affective Interfaces Human-Robot Interaction Intelligent Interfaces Interfaces and Recommender Systems / Theme: Ecosystems of People, Groups and Societies / Computer-Supported Cooperative Work Learning Ecosystems Game and Play Ecosystems Social Interaction and Cooperation Systems / Theme: Values and Moral Principles / Beyond Human Interaction Critical Computing Critical Data Science Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Responsible Design / Theme: Applications / Cultural Heritage and Digital Humanities End User Development AI and Creativity Human Factors in Security Systems Health, Well-being, and Self-Actualization Training and Learning Systems Industry 5.0 ————————————————————————————————————— AVI 2026 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE General Chairs Antonella De Angeli, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (antonella.deangeli(a)unibz.it) Albrecht Schmidt, Ludwig-Maximilians Munich University, Germany (albrecht.schmidt(a)um.ifi.lmu.de) Program Chairs Rosella Gennari, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (gennari(a)inf.unibz.it) Fabio Pittarello, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (pitt(a)unive.it) Long Papers Chairs Paloma Diaz, Carlos III University, Madrid, Spain (pdp(a)inf.uc3m.es) Alessandra Melonio, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (alessandra.melonio(a)unive.it) Short Papers Chairs Luigi De Russis, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (luigi.derussis(a)polito.it) María Menéndez Blanco, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (Maria.MenendezBlanco(a)unibz.it) Proceedings Chairs Niccolò Pretto, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (niccolo.pretto(a)unibz.it) Nadine Wagener, OFFIS - Institute for Information Technology, Germany (nadine.wagener(a)offis.de) Workshops Chairs Daniela Fogli, Università di Brescia, Italy (daniela.fogli(a)unibs.it) Kyle Montague, Northumbria University, UK (kyle.montague(a)northumbria.ac.uk) Interactive Experiences and Demos Chairs Stefania De Vincentis, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (stefania.devincentis(a)unive.it) Florian Michahelles, TU Wien, Austria (florian.michahelles(a)tuwien.ac.at) Sebastiano Vascon, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (sebastiano.vascon(a)unive.it) Posters Chairs Alba Bisante, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (bisante(a)di.uniroma1.it) Tanja Doering, TU Berlin, Germany (tanja.doering(a)mms.tu-berlin.de) Doctoral Consortium Chairs Rosa Lanzilotti, University of Bari, Italy (rosa.lanzilotti(a)uniba.it) Monica Divitini, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway (divitini(a)ntnu.no) Industry Chairs Fabio Morreale, Sony, Spain (Fabio.Morreale(a)sony.com) Emanuele Pucci, Politecnico di Milano (emanuele.pucci(a)polimi.it <mailto:emanuele.pucci@polimi.it>) Accessibility and Inclusion Chairs Marco Mores, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (marco.mores(a)student.unibz.it) Teresa Scantamburlo, University of Trieste, Italy (teresa.scantamburlo(a)units.it) Web Chair Tommaso Pellegrini, Ca’ Foscari, University of Venice, Italy (tommaso.pellegrini(a)unive.it) Publicity & Social Networks Chairs Andrea Rezzani, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (andrea.rezzani(a)student.unibz.it) Mehdi Rizvi, University of East Anglia, UK (mehdi.rizvi(a)uea.ac.uk) Student Volunteers Chairs Daniel Bermudez, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (JulioDaniel.BermudezChinea(a)student.unibz.it) Bilal Khan, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (MuhammadBilal.Khan(a)student.unibz.it) ————————————————————————————————————— AVI STEERING COMMITTEE Paolo Bottoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Cristina Conati University of British Columbia, Canada Emanuele Panizzi, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Ilaria Torre University of Genoa, Italy Genny Tortora University of Salerno, Italy Giuliana Vitiello University of Salerno, Italy Gualtiero Volpe University of Genoa, Italy Marco Winckler Université Côte d'Azur, France Alessandra Melonio, PhD Associate Professor Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics Ca’ Foscari University of Venice alessandra.melonio(a)unive.it

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I: TOCHI's Distinguished Reviewer Board: Please help spread the word

by Fabio Paternò

Da: ACM TOCHI Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction Editors (Mailing List) <TOCHI-EDITORS(a)LISTSERV.ACM.ORG> Per conto di Kasper Hornbæk Inviato: venerdì 24 ottobre 2025 17:14 A: TOCHI-EDITORS(a)LISTSERV.ACM.ORG Oggetto: TOCHI's Distinguished Reviewer Board: Please help spread the word Dear all I am sorry for spamming you but we have just launched the call for a Distinguished Reviewer Board for TOCHI, hopefully it will help solve some of the problems we experience in recruiting reviewers in a way that is integrated with manuscript central. The call is out and the direct link to the application form is https://forms.gle/zUURm49M6XZxoEEL8. There is social media posts about this at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/khornbaek_applications-for-acm-tochi-disting… (LinkedIn), https://x.com/khornbaek/status/1981737839235666392 (X), and https://bsky.app/profile/khornbaek.bsky.social/post/3m3x5mvs5oc2y (bluesky). Please help share them and boost them, or post your own version. Sending the general call below to people at the postdoc and assistant professor level who do not regularly review for TOCHI is also helpful (you may also write a more motivating text and just share the link). The goal of TOCHI´s distinguished reviewer program is to make it easier for associate editors (AEs) to find qualified reviewers and to encourage new people to review for TOCHI. In essence, the program allows reviewers to commit to reviewing for a two-year period (5 papers per year); they will get some training in reviewing as well as their name listed on a web site. Detail about the program and a form to apply can be found at https://forms.gle/rRoV5CYxtmjPwiNs9 You will get one reminder about this in a couple of weeks when the outreach editors resend this from TOCHI’s official channels. Thanks so much, Kasper — Professor Kasper Hornbæk, PhD Editor-in-chief of ACM Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction give feedback:: https://forms.gle/ouhTKTcRzm87DrST9 _____ You can unsubscribe at any time through this link: Unsubscribe <https://optout.acm.org/unsubscribe.cfm?rl=TOCHI-EDITORS&RE=fabio.paterno@IS…>

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[CFP] ACM IUI 2026 - Workshop "SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR"

by Nicola Capece

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the workshop “SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR” hosted at the 30th Annual ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2026), which will take place on March 23, 2026 in Paphos, Cyprus. All papers will undergo a single-blind peer review (i.e. author names and affiliations should be listed). If accepted, at least one of the authors must attend the workshop to present the work. Please see the CfP below for details and forward it to colleagues who might be interested in contributing to this workshop. Visit the conference website for further and updated information https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/. If you have any questions or need any clarifications, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We'd be more than happy to assist you in any way we can. We look forward to receiving your valuable submissions and meeting you at the SHAPEXR Workshop. Best wishes, Giuseppe Caggianese, Marta Mondellini, Nicola Capece, Mario Covarrubias, and Gilda Manfredi. ==================================================================================== Call for Papers - Workshop "SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR" https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/ 2026 ACM International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2026) https://iui.acm.org/2026/ March 23-26, 2026 - Paphos, Cyprus. ==================================================================================== WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION ------------------------- This workshop explores how eXtended Reality (XR) can serve as a multimodal interface for AI systems, including LLMs and conversational agents. It focuses on designing adaptive, human-centered XR environments that incorporate speech, gesture, gaze, and haptics for seamless interaction. Main topics include personalization, accessibility, cognitive load, trust, and ethics in AI-driven XR experiences. Through presentations, discussions, and collaborative sessions, the workshop aims to establish a subcommunity within IUI to develop a roadmap that includes design principles and methodologies for inclusive and adaptive intelligent interfaces, enhancing human capabilities across various domains, such as healthcare, education, and collaborative environments. More information can be found here: https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/ TOPICS ---------- The list of topics includes (but it is not limited to) the following: AI-driven real-time personalization of immersive interfaces based on user states, contexts, and goals in XR environments. Multimodal interaction (speech, gesture, gaze, haptics) with AI agents. Cognitive load, trust, ethics, and emotional engagement in AI-powered XR. Accessibility and inclusivity in immersive AI systems. Evaluation methods for human-centered XR and AI interfaces. Social and collaborative AI-enhanced XR experiences. Design principles and methodologies for adaptive intelligent interfaces. Applications of XR-AI interfaces in healthcare, education, work, or entertainment. IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------ Full Paper Submission Deadline: December 19, 2025 Full Paper Acceptance Notification: February 2, 2026 Final Paper Submission Deadline: February 16, 2026 SUBMISSION AND DECISIONS ------------------------ Authors should prepare a regular or short paper. Regular papers are at least 10 “standard” pages, short papers 5 pages (without references). Authors must use the new CEURART style format (https://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html#CEURART). Papers should clearly indicate the originality of the contribution, relevance to the workshop themes, and potential impact. Full Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Authors of accepted full papers must submit the final paper version according to the deadline, register for the workshop, and attend to present their papers. More information can be found here: https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/#cfp. PROCEEDINGS with CEUR-WS ----------------------------------- All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be published at CEUR-WS.org. ORGANIZERS ------------- Giuseppe Caggianese ICAR, National Research Council, Italy giuseppe.caggianese(a)cnr.it <mailto:giuseppe.caggianese@cnr.it> Marta Mondellini STIIMA, National Research Council, Italy marta.mondellini(a)stiima.cnr.it Nicola Capece University of Basilicata, Italy nicola.capece(a)unibas.it Mario Covarrubias Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Italy mario.covarrubias(a)polimi.it <mailto:mario.covarrubias@polimi.it> Gilda Manfredi University of Basilicata, Italy gilda.manfredi(a)unibas.it <mailto:gilda.manfredi@unibas.it> For any questions related to the thematic session, please do not hesitate to contact us via email. ____________________________________________________ Nicola Capece, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Member of XR&AI Lab @UNIBAS Department of Engineering, University of Basilicata Via dell'Ateneo Lucano, 10, Macchia Romana, Potenza -- 85100, Italy e-mail: nicola.capece(a)unibas.it, phone: +39 0971 205838 ____________________________________________________

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First CfP SLERD 2026 - 11th International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development

by Carlo Giovannella

/Apologies for unintended cross-mailing/ ========================================================= *11th International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development** * *2026: AI enhanced learning as bridge toward future jobs and a better society* *June 22-23, 2026* /*on-line format*/ www.slerd.org <https://www.slerd.org/> Contacts: 1st: stavros [dot] nikou [at] strath [dot] ac [dot] uk/(Stavros Nikou - conference chair)/ 2nd: aslerd [dot] org [at] gmail [dot] com ========================================================= Deadline for paper submission: *March 1, 2026 *call for papers <https://www.slerd.org/call-for-papers/> *========================================================= *SLERD 2025 will host also the 7th edition of the *International* *Student Design Contest* -> see call for proposal and demo <https://www.slerd.org/contest/> **========================================================= * * *SLERD 2026* is organized by /University of Strathclyde Glasgow /in collaboration with /ASLERD/ <http://www.aslerd.org>/./ * * /*Short Intro*/ Building on a decade of dialogue and innovation, SLERD 2026 invites academics, practitioners and policy makers to stimulate a critical debate and explore how artificial intelligence can practically and ethically augment learning ecosystems, linking classrooms, workplaces, and communities to foster human flourishing. With the theme*“AI-enhanced learning as a bridge toward future jobs and a better society”*, the conference emphasizes the overarching nature of AI-supported smart learning ecosystems focusing on aligning technological advances with inclusive pedagogies, ethical AI use, professional upskilling, equitable access, regional development, and responsible governance. As AI reshapes education, skills, professions, and civic life, SLERD 2026 welcomes students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers, to share evidence, tools, and case studies that demonstrate real impact; from AI-supported teaching and assessment to co-creation with learners, educators and stakeholders; from micro-credentials and reskilling pathways to lifelong learning ecosystem; from black-box AI to ethical and responsible data practices and algorithmic transparency; from limited access AI environments to community spaces that foster digital inclusion. The 11th edition is both a milestone of our evolving community and a call to action. We aim to surface actionable models and design principles that help institutions, regions, and industries create adaptive, trustworthy, and human-cantered learning ecosystems that prepare people not just for the next job, but for meaningful participation in society. *Conference lenses* The themes for this year’s conference emphasize the integrative nature of smart learning ecosystems: places for smart education, people-centred design, and supportive technologies, with a focus on: * *Human-centred AI in education:*co-design, pedagogy, innovative AI-supported teaching, assessment integrity, explainability, and ethics. * *Skills, employability & inclusion:*lifelong learning, reskilling/upskilling, micro-credentials, work-based learning, and pathways that reduce inequalities. * *Ecosystems, data & governance:*infrastructure, interoperability, trust, safety, privacy, sustainability, and regional innovation strategies. *General Topics of interests* General topics of interests can be grouped under three big themes:/places for smart education/,/people in place centered design for smart education/,/supportive learning technologies and tools for smart education/ /*Places for smart education*/ * future of institutional learning * interplay between formal and informal learning * new educational models and settings * continuity-discontinuity of time, technology, place/space, processes in learning * role of, and case studies of, games and gamification in smart education * dual education and other alternation scheme approaches * monitoring and benchmarking of smartness (individual, institution, city, region) /*People in place centered design for smart education*/ * general frameworks and methodological advances * design, data and other relevant literacies * teachers’ and students’ continuous training (literacies, skills and competencies) * initial teacher education * smart citizens’ literacies, skill and competences * communities and co-design in smart learning * sharing & participatory practices * open access to any resource and disparity * educational design for all * cultural influences * ethical aspects in smart learning /*Supportive technologies and tools for smart education*/ * AI for smart learning ecosystems: tools, human centered AI (HCAI). and explainable AI (XAI) * human-computer interaction (HCI), user experience (UX), design for the experience, design processes and thinking * knowledge graphs and applications * text/opinion mining and sentiment analysis * real/virtual communities and social network analysis * interoperability and application of open/smart data and services * safety & security in education * IoT, ubiquitous and wearable technologies * adaptability to educational contexts and citizens * VR, AR, MR XR and metaverse in education ========================================================= /*Important dates:*/ --------------------------------------------------------- • Deadline for papers submission: *March**1, 2026* • Notification to the authors: May 10, 2026 • Camera ready paper: June 10, 2026 • Conference: June 22-33, 2026 ========================================== /*Submissions:*/ --------------------------------------------------------- Accepted papers also presented at the conference will be published in a special issue of theIxD&A Journal <https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-000>(https://ixdea.org/; ISSN 1826-9745, e-ISSN 2283-2998) indexed by SCOPUS and Emerging Sources of Web of Science (Citescore: 2.5). Papers should be written according to the Instruction for Authors available athttps://ixdea.org/authors-guidelines/. <https://ixdea.org/authors-guidelines/> Papers submission is handled through OJS –https://ojs.ixdea.org/index.php/ixdea/about/submissions. (select section:*SI: SLERD 2026 – long paper*or *SI: SLERD 2026 – short paper*). SLERD and IxD&A follow a double-blind reviewing process, thus papers need to be fully anonymized. ========================================================= Information about SLERD 2026 will continuously updated on the ASLERD Linkedin page -> link <https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5103530/> Facebook page -> link <https://www.facebook.com/people/Aslerd-Association-for-Smart-learning-Ecosy…> ========================================================= See ASLERD website <http://www.aslerd.org> for Request of membership, membership fees and legal =========================================================

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[CFP] ACM IUI 2026 - Workshop "SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR"

by Giuseppe Caggianese

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the workshop “SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR” hosted at the 30th Annual ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2026), which will take place on March 23, 2026 in Paphos, Cyprus. All papers will undergo a single-blind peer review (i.e. author names and affiliations should be listed). If accepted, at least one of the authors must attend the workshop to present the work. Please see the CfP below for details and forward it to colleagues who might be interested in contributing to this workshop. Visit the conference website for further and updated information https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/. If you have any questions or need any clarifications, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We'd be more than happy to assist you in any way we can. We look forward to receiving your valuable submissions and meeting you at the SHAPEXR Workshop. Best wishes, Giuseppe Caggianese, Marta Mondellini, Nicola Capece, Mario Covarrubias, and Gilda Manfredi. ==================================================================================== Call for Papers - Workshop "SHAPEXR: Shaping Human-AI-Powered Experiences in XR" https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/ 2026 ACM International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2026) https://iui.acm.org/2026/ March 23-26, 2026 - Paphos, Cyprus. ==================================================================================== WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION ------------------------- This workshop explores how eXtended Reality (XR) can serve as a multimodal interface for AI systems, including LLMs and conversational agents. It focuses on designing adaptive, human-centered XR environments that incorporate speech, gesture, gaze, and haptics for seamless interaction. Main topics include personalization, accessibility, cognitive load, trust, and ethics in AI-driven XR experiences. Through presentations, discussions, and collaborative sessions, the workshop aims to establish a subcommunity within IUI to develop a roadmap that includes design principles and methodologies for inclusive and adaptive intelligent interfaces, enhancing human capabilities across various domains, such as healthcare, education, and collaborative environments. More information can be found here: https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/ TOPICS ---------- The list of topics includes (but it is not limited to) the following: AI-driven real-time personalization of immersive interfaces based on user states, contexts, and goals in XR environments. Multimodal interaction (speech, gesture, gaze, haptics) with AI agents. Cognitive load, trust, ethics, and emotional engagement in AI-powered XR. Accessibility and inclusivity in immersive AI systems. Evaluation methods for human-centered XR and AI interfaces. Social and collaborative AI-enhanced XR experiences. Design principles and methodologies for adaptive intelligent interfaces. Applications of XR-AI interfaces in healthcare, education, work, or entertainment. IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------ Full Paper Submission Deadline: December 19, 2025 Full Paper Acceptance Notification: February 2, 2026 Final Paper Submission Deadline: February 16, 2026 SUBMISSION AND DECISIONS ------------------------ Authors should prepare a regular or short paper. Regular papers are at least 10 “standard” pages, short papers 5 pages (without references). Authors must use the new CEURART style format ( https://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html#CEURART). Papers should clearly indicate the originality of the contribution, relevance to the workshop themes, and potential impact. Full Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Authors of accepted full papers must submit the final paper version according to the deadline, register for the workshop, and attend to present their papers. More information can be found here: https://shapexr.icar.cnr.it/#cfp. PROCEEDINGS with CEUR-WS ----------------------------------- All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be published at CEUR-WS.org. ORGANIZERS ------------- Giuseppe Caggianese ICAR, National Research Council, Italy giuseppe.caggianese(a)cnr.it Marta Mondellini STIIMA, National Research Council, Italy marta.mondellini(a)stiima.cnr.it Nicola Capece University of Basilicata, Italy nicola.capece(a)unibas.it Mario Covarrubias Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Italy mario.covarrubias(a)polimi.it Gilda Manfredi University of Basilicata, Italy gilda.manfredi(a)unibas.it For any questions related to the thematic session, please do not hesitate to contact us via email.

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International Conference on Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines, and Configuration (VARIABILITY 2026): First Call for Workshop Proposals

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*** First Call for Workshop Proposals *** International Conference on Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines, and Configuration (VARIABILITY 2026) 29 September - 2 October 2026, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina Limassol, Cyprus https://conf.researchr.org/home/variability-2026<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> VARIABILITY is a new conference that has been merged of three prominent conferences focussing on software and systems variability, configuration and reuse: SPLC (the International Systems and Software Product Line Conference, 29 successful editions, ranked as a top conference), VaMoS (the International Working Conference on Variability Modelling of Software-Intensive Systems, 19 successful editions), and ICSR (the International Conference on Systems and Software Reuse, 22 successful editions). We invite you to submit proposals for half-day or full-day workshops in any area related to the field of Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines, and Configuration, all of which fall under the broader area of Variability. In particular, workshops on challenging, emerging areas related to the conference topics are especially sought. We particularly encourage workshop proposals for highly interactive and collaborative workshops, rather than mini-conferences, e.g., apart from the traditional short and long papers, consider allowing position papers with only one page (not included in the proceedings) and focus on a lively discussion after the presentation, to foster new ideas and gather feedback (rather than just defending the presented work). The expected date of the workshops will be the September 29th, 2026, before the main track of the conference. Submissions / Publishing VARIABILITY workshop papers will be published in a volume of the conference proceedings published by Springer. Moreover, a one-page summary of each accepted workshop will be published in the proceedings as well. Workshop proposals should be authored by at least two organizers, preferably from different institutions, and they should contain the following three sections and address each corresponding point: 1. Organizers • Name: organizers’ full names • Contact information: affiliations, job titles, postal addresses, e-mail addresses, URLs, and phone • Brief biography: 100-200 words, focusing on the organizers’ expertise in the field and experience as workshop organizers 2. Workshop Content • Title: workshop title and acronym • Abstract: max 150 words describing the workshop (suitable for the conference’s website) • Tentative Website URL • Topics and motivation: • What are the topics, themes, and areas of interest of the workshop? • How is the workshop relevant to VARIABILITY? • How does the workshop connect VARIABILITY to other research communities? • Goals and expected results: • Explicitly state the goals of the workshop and how you intend to reach them • What are the expected results of the workshop? • How will these results be disseminated? • Format: • What is the planned workshop format (paper presentations, working sessions, invited talks (please note here that such talks are not financially supported by the conference), lightning talks, demonstrations, etc.)? • To avoid duplicated topics and cancellations, did you coordinate with or (plan to) merge workshops on the same/similar topics from previous years (if there are any)? • What will be done to stimulate collaborative interaction? • What are the planned pre- and post-workshop activities? • Participants: • What is the expected number of submissions and participants? Provide a plan for attracting sufficient submissions and promoting attendance • If applicable, please provide information from previous or related workshops. Have there been previous workshops on the same or a closely related topic? When, where and with how many participants? • Special room equipment (please note that VARIABILITY conference and the workshops are in-person events) like flip charts, microphone, etc. • Do you plan for a half-day or full-day workshop? • Program Committee: list of tentative program committee members, names and affiliations 3. Preliminary Call for Papers This will necessarily repeat some of the information from the previous sections but should be targeted towards prospective participants. It should address the following items: • Overview of the motivation, topics, and goals • Workshop format • Deadlines of the workshop (see dates in this call for proposals) • Submission guidelines and review process • References to previous workshops (websites) • Dissemination campaign to distribute the CFP 4. References to previous workshops (websites) Submission Instructions Please send your workshop proposals using EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=variability2026<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> A workshop proposal must be at most 4 pages long. Submissions must follow the Springer guidelines: https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> Relevant supporting material, such as proceedings from previous editions of the proposed workshop or other workshops organized by the proposal authors, should be included if available but are not required for submission. Acceptance Criteria Each workshop proposal will be evaluated according to the relevance of its topic, the expertise and experience of the workshop organizers, and the workshop’s potential for attracting participants and generating useful results. We underline the importance of active and creative workshops that foster a collaborative environment of interest to both practitioners and researchers, aiming, e.g., to evolve the field of Variability and to identify elements of joint future work. To obtain a balanced and cohesive workshop program, the Organizing Committee will collaborate closely with workshop organizers and reserves the right to circulate proposals to other submitters in view of possible workshop mergers. The organizers of accepted workshops will be required to create and maintain a website in a timely manner to serve as a workshop information center and to provide a repository for documenting pre- and post-workshop activities. At least one author of each accepted proposal must register and attend VARIABILITY 2026 in order for the workshop to be accepted and the summary of the workshop published. The submission and review platform for workshop papers will be the one for the main conference (i.e., all workshops will be as different tracks under the same Easy Chair installation). Important Dates (AoE) • Workshop Proposals: 2 March 2025 • Notification of Acceptance: 16 March 2026 • Workshop Papers Submission: 15 June 2026 • Workshop Papers Notification: 7 July, 2026 • Camera-Ready Version Submission: 14 July, 2026 • Workshop Summary: 14 July, 2026 • Author Registration: 14 July, 2026 Organisation General Chairs • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus • Gilles Perrouin, FNRS & University of Namur, Belgium Research Track Chairs • Thorsten Berger, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany • Ina Schaefer, KIT, Germany Industry Track Chairs • Shaukat Ali, Simula Research Lab and Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway • Martin Becker, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany Journal First Track Chairs • Mathieu Acher, University Rennes, Inria, CNRS, IRISA, France • Xhevahire Tërnava, LTCI, Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France Doctoral Symposium Track Chairs • Rick Rabiser, LIT CPS, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria • Iris Reinhartz-Berger, University of Haifa, Israel Demos and Tools Track Chairs • Sandra Greiner, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark • Leopoldo Teixeira, Federal University of Pernambuco Projects Showcase Chairs • Daniel Struber, Chalmers, University of Gothenburg, Radbound University, Sweden • Dalila Tamzalit, Nantes Université, France Hall of Fame Chairs • Martin Becker, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany • Goetz Botterweck, Lero - The Irish Software Research Centre and University of Limerick, Ireland • Natsuko Noda, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan Workshops Chairs • Lidia Fuentes, Universidad de Malaga, Spain • Malte Lochau, University of Siegen, Germany Tutorials Chairs • Loek Cleophas, Eindhoven University of Technology and Stellenbosch University, The Netherlands • Mahsa Varshosaz, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark Proceedings Chair • Sophie Fortz, King's College London, UK Publicity Chairs • Wesley Assunção, North Carolina State University, USA • Kentaro Yoshimura, Hitachi Ltd, Japan Local Organiser and Finance Chair • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

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International Conference on Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines, and Configuration (VARIABILITY 2026): First Call for Workshop Proposals

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*** First Call for Workshop Proposals *** International Conference on Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines, and Configuration (VARIABILITY 2026) 29 September - 2 October 2026, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina Limassol, Cyprus https://conf.researchr.org/home/variability-2026<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> VARIABILITY is a new conference that has been merged of three prominent conferences focussing on software and systems variability, configuration and reuse: SPLC (the International Systems and Software Product Line Conference, 29 successful editions, ranked as a top conference), VaMoS (the International Working Conference on Variability Modelling of Software-Intensive Systems, 19 successful editions), and ICSR (the International Conference on Systems and Software Reuse, 22 successful editions). We invite you to submit proposals for half-day or full-day workshops in any area related to the field of Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines, and Configuration, all of which fall under the broader area of Variability. In particular, workshops on challenging, emerging areas related to the conference topics are especially sought. We particularly encourage workshop proposals for highly interactive and collaborative workshops, rather than mini-conferences, e.g., apart from the traditional short and long papers, consider allowing position papers with only one page (not included in the proceedings) and focus on a lively discussion after the presentation, to foster new ideas and gather feedback (rather than just defending the presented work). The expected date of the workshops will be the September 29th, 2026, before the main track of the conference. Submissions / Publishing VARIABILITY workshop papers will be published in a volume of the conference proceedings published by Springer. Moreover, a one-page summary of each accepted workshop will be published in the proceedings as well. Workshop proposals should be authored by at least two organizers, preferably from different institutions, and they should contain the following three sections and address each corresponding point: 1. Organizers • Name: organizers’ full names • Contact information: affiliations, job titles, postal addresses, e-mail addresses, URLs, and phone • Brief biography: 100-200 words, focusing on the organizers’ expertise in the field and experience as workshop organizers 2. Workshop Content • Title: workshop title and acronym • Abstract: max 150 words describing the workshop (suitable for the conference’s website) • Tentative Website URL • Topics and motivation: • What are the topics, themes, and areas of interest of the workshop? • How is the workshop relevant to VARIABILITY? • How does the workshop connect VARIABILITY to other research communities? • Goals and expected results: • Explicitly state the goals of the workshop and how you intend to reach them • What are the expected results of the workshop? • How will these results be disseminated? • Format: • What is the planned workshop format (paper presentations, working sessions, invited talks (please note here that such talks are not financially supported by the conference), lightning talks, demonstrations, etc.)? • To avoid duplicated topics and cancellations, did you coordinate with or (plan to) merge workshops on the same/similar topics from previous years (if there are any)? • What will be done to stimulate collaborative interaction? • What are the planned pre- and post-workshop activities? • Participants: • What is the expected number of submissions and participants? Provide a plan for attracting sufficient submissions and promoting attendance • If applicable, please provide information from previous or related workshops. Have there been previous workshops on the same or a closely related topic? When, where and with how many participants? • Special room equipment (please note that VARIABILITY conference and the workshops are in-person events) like flip charts, microphone, etc. • Do you plan for a half-day or full-day workshop? • Program Committee: list of tentative program committee members, names and affiliations 3. Preliminary Call for Papers This will necessarily repeat some of the information from the previous sections but should be targeted towards prospective participants. It should address the following items: • Overview of the motivation, topics, and goals • Workshop format • Deadlines of the workshop (see dates in this call for proposals) • Submission guidelines and review process • References to previous workshops (websites) • Dissemination campaign to distribute the CFP 4. References to previous workshops (websites) Submission Instructions Please send your workshop proposals using EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=variability2026<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> A workshop proposal must be at most 4 pages long. Submissions must follow the Springer guidelines: https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> Relevant supporting material, such as proceedings from previous editions of the proposed workshop or other workshops organized by the proposal authors, should be included if available but are not required for submission. Acceptance Criteria Each workshop proposal will be evaluated according to the relevance of its topic, the expertise and experience of the workshop organizers, and the workshop’s potential for attracting participants and generating useful results. We underline the importance of active and creative workshops that foster a collaborative environment of interest to both practitioners and researchers, aiming, e.g., to evolve the field of Variability and to identify elements of joint future work. To obtain a balanced and cohesive workshop program, the Organizing Committee will collaborate closely with workshop organizers and reserves the right to circulate proposals to other submitters in view of possible workshop mergers. The organizers of accepted workshops will be required to create and maintain a website in a timely manner to serve as a workshop information center and to provide a repository for documenting pre- and post-workshop activities. At least one author of each accepted proposal must register and attend VARIABILITY 2026 in order for the workshop to be accepted and the summary of the workshop published. The submission and review platform for workshop papers will be the one for the main conference (i.e., all workshops will be as different tracks under the same Easy Chair installation). Important Dates (AoE) • Workshop Proposals: 2 March 2025 • Notification of Acceptance: 16 March 2026 • Workshop Papers Submission: 15 June 2026 • Workshop Papers Notification: 7 July, 2026 • Camera-Ready Version Submission: 14 July, 2026 • Workshop Summary: 14 July, 2026 • Author Registration: 14 July, 2026 Organisation General Chairs • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus • Gilles Perrouin, FNRS & University of Namur, Belgium Research Track Chairs • Thorsten Berger, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany • Ina Schaefer, KIT, Germany Industry Track Chairs • Shaukat Ali, Simula Research Lab and Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway • Martin Becker, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany Journal First Track Chairs • Mathieu Acher, University Rennes, Inria, CNRS, IRISA, France • Xhevahire Tërnava, LTCI, Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France Doctoral Symposium Track Chairs • Rick Rabiser, LIT CPS, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria • Iris Reinhartz-Berger, University of Haifa, Israel Demos and Tools Track Chairs • Sandra Greiner, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark • Leopoldo Teixeira, Federal University of Pernambuco Projects Showcase Chairs • Daniel Struber, Chalmers, University of Gothenburg, Radbound University, Sweden • Dalila Tamzalit, Nantes Université, France Hall of Fame Chairs • Martin Becker, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany • Goetz Botterweck, Lero - The Irish Software Research Centre and University of Limerick, Ireland • Natsuko Noda, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan Workshops Chairs • Lidia Fuentes, Universidad de Malaga, Spain • Malte Lochau, University of Siegen, Germany Tutorials Chairs • Loek Cleophas, Eindhoven University of Technology and Stellenbosch University, The Netherlands • Mahsa Varshosaz, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark Proceedings Chair • Sophie Fortz, King's College London, UK Publicity Chairs • Wesley Assunção, North Carolina State University, USA • Kentaro Yoshimura, Hitachi Ltd, Japan Local Organiser and Finance Chair • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

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AAMAS 2026: Last Call for Nominations for the 2026 IFAAMAS Influential Paper Award and the 2025 Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award

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*** Last Call for Nominations for the 2026 IFAAMAS Influential Paper Award *** *** Last Call for Nominations: 2025 Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award *** The 25th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2026) May 25-29, 2026, 5* Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Paphos, Cyprus https://cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026/<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> 2026 IFAAMAS Influential Paper Award The International Foundation for Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (IFAAMAS) in 2006 established an award to recognize publications in the autonomous agents and multiagent systems field that have made influential and long-lasting contributions. Candidates for this award are papers that have proved a key result, led to the development of a new subfield, demonstrated a significant new application or system, or simply presented a new way of thinking about a topic that has proved influential. A list of previous winners of this award appears at http://www.ifaamas.org/award-influential.html<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> . This award is presented annually at the AAMAS Conference. Winning papers must have been published at least 10 years before the first day of the conference. Therefore, papers eligible for the 2026 award must have been published earlier than May 2016, and in a recognized scientific forum (e.g., journal, conference, or workshop). The criteria that will be considered in the selection for the award are: 1. Opened up new research line(s) within and even outside AAMAS; 2. Broad impact, e.g. started new fields, new conferences, new journals; 3. Broadly inspired the community; 4. Posed and/or solved an issue seen as fundamental to the field. To nominate a publication for this award, please send by October 31, 2025 the full reference plus a brief statement (200 words or fewer) arguing for the significance of the paper to the chair of the 2026 IFAAMAS Influential Paper Award committee, Maria Gini (gini(a)umn.edu). 2025 Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award IFAAMAS, the International Foundation for Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, is pleased to announce the call for the 2025 Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award. The award is named after Professor Victor Lesser, a long-standing member of the AAMAS community who has supervised a large number of outstanding PhD students in the area. It is awarded for dissertations written as part of a PhD, defended in the specified period, and nominated by the supervisor (with supporting references), which show originality, significance, and impact, and are supported by high quality publications. Nominations are invited for the award which is sponsored by IFAAMAS and will be presented at AAMAS 2026. The award includes a certificate and a 1500 EUR payment. Eligibility: Eligible doctoral dissertations are those defended between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 (both endpoints included) in the area of Autonomous Agents or Multiagent Systems. Submission link: https://forms.gle/xzfax1VCTVimTypu5<http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/GPLists_2021/lm.php?tk=aGNpdGFseQkJCWhjaXRh…> Submission deadline: October 31, 2025 (anywhere on earth) Selection procedure: The selection of the dissertation will be based on the originality, significance, and impact of the work. Evidence of such impact includes publications at highly selective conferences and journals in the field, with due importance given to the AAMAS conference series and JAAMAS. Research output that resulted primarily from the student’s initiative will be considered more favorably. The selection committee will be the final arbiter in the decision process. The selection committee might also decide to consult external assessors, and reserves the right to not award the prize if the nominations do not meet the expected quality level. Every submitted dissertation must be nominated by the thesis supervisor and must be supported by the following 4 (four) documents, all of which should be delivered via the Google Form link above by October 31, 2025: a) A link to a PDF file of the dissertation. If the dissertation is not written in English, the nomination must include an accessible link to a substantial manuscript in English, with the nominee as the first author, published in a peer-reviewed journal or conference. b) A PDF that contains a list of publications that have arisen from the dissertation, with links to the published papers. c) A recommendation from the dissertation supervisor, on departmental letterhead, nominating the dissertation for the 2025 Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award. The recommendation should explain the contribution of the dissertation to the field of autonomous agents and multiagent systems, argue the merit and possible future impact of the work, and highlight, where relevant, how the work resulted from the initiative of the student. Finally, this document should certify the eligibility of the PhD by asserting that the PhD was successfully defended between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. d) A PDF with the names, email addresses, and affiliations of at least one and at most three referees, familiar with the research of the candidate and experts in the pertinent research area, who will directly email their recommendations for the candidate to the chair of the selection committee (Gauthier Picard, gauthier.picard(a)onera.fr). A reference letter should be no more than 500 words in length, should be on an official letterhead, signed and emailed as a PDF file, and received by the same deadline of October 31, 2025. To ease the recovery of these emails, it is recommended that the subject of the recommendation letter email be “2025 Victor Lesser Award: Recommendation: ” Note: It is the responsibility of the dissertation supervisor to contact the referees and ensure that their letters (max 500 words, signed, and on letterhead) are submitted by the deadline. Though the nomination is to be submitted by the nominee’s dissertation supervisor, it is required that the nominee has consented that the dissertation be considered for this award and, if selected for the award, commits to attending the AAMAS 2026 conference, where they will receive the award and will give a presentation on the work contained in the dissertation at a special session of the conference. The cost of attending the conference is not covered by the award. For questions, please contact the chair of the selection committee, Gauthier Picard, at gauthier.picard(a)onera.fr.

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