18th International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI) 2026
Interactive Creativity: Agencies, Interfaces, and Ethics
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8-12 June 2026
Venice, Italy
http://unive.it/avi2026 <http://unive.it/avi2026>
In-Cooperation with ACM SIGCHI and SIGWEB
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IMPORTANT DATES
Long and Short Papers:
Abstract submission: January 18, 2026
Paper submission: January 25, 2026
(all deadlines are 23:59, AoE)
Submission webpage:
https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=avi2026
<https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=avi2026>
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LONG AND SHORT RESEARCH PAPERS
We invite submissions of high-quality original research papers that explore the
intersections of 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Both long and short submissions must describe original, unpublished research.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.
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SUBMISSION
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 paper submissions must be prepared in English, and authors are required to use the ACM
single-column submission template and the Easy Chair system for all submissions.
Page limits are as follows:
Long Papers: A maximum of 8 pages(*) for long papers, +1 page for references
Short Papers: A maximum of 4 pages(*) for short papers, +1 page for references
(*) page limit is in terms of double column format.
Submission information (e.g., submission template and system) is available on the AVI 2026
website:
https://www.unive.it/avi2026
CONTACTS:
Long Paper Chairs:
avi2026long(a)easychair.org <mailto:avi2026long@easychair.org>
Short Paper Chairs:
avi2026short(a)easychair.org <mailto:avi2026short@easychair.org>
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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
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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
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AVI 2026 COMMITTEES
See
http://www.unive.it/avi2026 <http://www.unive.it/avi2026>