[DMANET] [CfP] Rule Challenge @ RuleML+RR 2026

*Call for Papers:* ******************************************************************************* *** Rule Challenge @ RuleML+RR 2026 *** *** 24-26 August 2026 *** *** Vilnius, Lithuania *** ******************************************************************************* The *20th International Rule Challenge* is the *premier forum* of the 10th International Conference on Rules and Reasoning (RuleML+RR 2026 <https://2026.declarativeai.net/ruleml-rr/>) designed to *benchmark *and * validate* innovative rule-oriented tools, prototypes, and applications. It bridges the gap between theory and practice by fostering competition among solutions tailored to research, industry, and government. Participants are invited to showcase *solutions* *to* *complex*, *real-world problems*, or *drive the community’s research agenda* by proposing new open challenges. Accordingly, submissions are welcome in two main categories: - *Challenge Proposals:* Papers defining rigorous benchmarks, industrial bottlenecks, or novel problems that require rule-based reasoning. Submissions must provide the necessary infrastructure for evaluation, including task descriptions, datasets, and success criteria, highlighting opportunities for rule-based approaches to provide solutions. - *Challenge Solutions:* Papers providing empirical evidence of a system's performance such as benchmarking or comparative analyses of rule engines, evaluating rule-based machine learning, or presenting high-impact case studies. Submissions may also cover industrial experiences, rule- and model-driven engineering, or innovative applications. *Key themes* of the Rule Challenge include, but are not limited to the following: - Rule-based machine learning tools and techniques - Neuro-symbolic reasoning - Large language models (LLMs) and rule learning - Rule-based approaches in Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Rule-based approaches for explainable AI - Rule-based Complex Event Processing / Recognition (CEP/CER) - Stream reasoning - Business rules modelling - Rule standardization for research, industry and government - Graph-relational data and knowledge systems - Higher-order logic and modal logic systems - Rule and ontology combinations - Distributed rule systems / Multi-agent systems - Ontology-Based Data Access (OBDA) systems - Answer Set Programming (ASP) systems - Constraint Logic Programming (CLP) systems - (Controlled) Natural language interfaces - Rules and model-driven engineering The challenge seeks high-quality, original papers, potentially referencing online material, and ranging between *8-15 pages*. Accepted papers will be published as part of CEUR proceedings and should be in the CEUR-WS.org style template CEURART (1-column variant). Please submit your paper via: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/DAI2026/ to the Rule Challenge track. *Important Dates (Anywhere on Earth - AoE):* - June 5th, 2026: Paper submission deadline - July 3rd, 2026: Notification of acceptance *Chairs:* Szymon Bobek, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland Zeynep G. Saribatur, TU Wien, Austria *Program Committee:* Dörthe Arndt, TU Dresden Juliana Bowles, University of St Andrews Stefania Costantini, University of L'Aquila Joao Gama, INESC TEC - LIAAD Ognjen Savkovic, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Marek Sikora, Silesian University of Technology William Van Woensel, University of Ottawa Further information can be found on the Rule Challenge website: https://2026.declarativeai.net/ruleml-rr/rule-challenge ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [CfP] Industry Track @ RuleML+RR 2026

*Call for papers* ************************************** *** Industry Track @ RuleML+RR 2026 *** *** 24-26 August 2026 *** *** Vilnius, Lithuania *** ************************************** *The 10th RuleML+RR Industry Track* *(IT) *welcomes papers describing original industrial advances and application achievements in all areas of Rules and Reasoning-based technologies. We are interested in experiences from practitioners when applying rules to industries. Submissions are invited on all facets of Rules and Reasoning, including efforts to bridge recent research innovations with practical applications and industrial challenges, with a strong focus on the interplay between reasoning techniques and machine learning. *Venue:* The Industry Track will be held as a part of the RuleML+RR 2026 <https://2026.declarativeai.net/ruleml-rr> in Vilnius, Lithuania, from August 24th to 26th. It will be co-located with several events as part of Declarative AI 2026 <https://2026.declarativeai.net/>, including DecisionCamp <https://2026.declarativeai.net/decisioncamp>, the Reasoning Web Summer School <https://2026.declarativeai.net/reasoning-web>, and multiple other satellite events of RuleML+RR 2026 (Rule Challenge <https://2026.declarativeai.net/ruleml-rr/rule-challenge>, Doctoral Consortium <https://2026.declarativeai.net/ruleml-rr/doctoral-consortium>, and Networking Session <https://2026.declarativeai.net/ruleml-rr/networking-session>). *Topics of Interest:* Neuro-symbolic & GenAI integration, LLM governance & verification with rules, Agentic systems & enterprise orchestration, RAG + rules hybrid architectures, Knowledge graphs (KG) & ontologies with rule-centric pipelines, Scalable deployments & cost-performance optimization, RegTech & Responsible AI, Emerging Applications and Experiences. More information can be found on the website: https://2026.declarativeai.net/ruleml-rr/industry-track *Important Dates (Anywhere on Earth - AoE):* June 5th, 2026: Paper submission deadline July 3rd, 2026: Notification deadline *Submission Procedure:* We welcome original submissions and will not consider previously published work, advertisements, or sales pitches. Industry Track submissions should be extended abstracts of 5–6 pages (including references). Accepted papers will be published as part of CEUR proceedings and should be in the CEUR-WS.org style template CEURART (1-column variant). *Submission Link:* https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/DAI2026/Track/5/Submission/Create (Industry track) *Chairs:* Povilas Daniušis, Neurotechnology and Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania *Program Committee:* Ioan Toma, Onlim GmbH, Austria Robert David, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria Juliana Küster Filipe Bowles, University of St Andrews, United Kingdom Martin Giese, University of Oslo, Norway Darius Plikynas, Vilnius University, Lithuania Shubham Anoop Juneja, Nexos AI, Lithuania Rokas Jurevičius, Daedalean AI, Switzerland ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] SAND 2026 Call for Participation

====================================== SAND 2026: Call for Participation ====================================== The 5th Symposium on Algorithmic Foundations of Dynamic Networks July 1-3, 2026 Le Havre, France https://litis.univ-lehavre.fr/sand2026/ ====================================== The 5th Symposium on Algorithmic Foundations of Dynamic Networks (SAND 2026) will be held in Le Havre, France, July 1-3, 2026 (https://litis.univ-lehavre.fr/sand2026/ ). The SAND 2026 program will include technical sessions, three keynote talks, open problem sessions, and time for research collaboration. The list of accepted papers can be found at: https://litis.univ-lehavre.fr/sand2026/accepted-papers Keynote talks will be given by Paola Flocchini, Christian Scheideler, and Stefan Schmid. https://litis.univ-lehavre.fr/sand2026/keynotes The conference program can be found at: https://litis.univ-lehavre.fr/sand2026/program Registration is now open (early registration ends June 10): https://litis.univ-lehavre.fr/sand2026/registration We look forward to seeing you in Le Havre! -- Andrea W. Richa President’s Professor School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) BSS@Biodesign Institute and Barrett Honors Faculty Arizona State University 699 S Mill Ave #440, Tempe AZ 85281 https://sops.engineering.asu.edu ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [CFP]: IOI-2026, The 6th International Conference on Internet of Intelligence, UK, 26-28 October 2026

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] ************************* IOI-2026 Call for Papers********************** The 6th International Conference on Internet of Intelligence (IOI-2026) https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ioi2026 Exeter, UK, 26-28 October 2026 INTRODUCTION ============= The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), next-generation networking, edge/cloud computing, and smart devices is giving rise to a transformative paradigm: the Internet of Intelligence (IOI). In this paradigm, intelligence is no longer confined to isolated models or systems, but is distributed, connected, and continuously coordinated across humans, machines, networks, services, and applications. This transformation is enabling a broad range of emerging applications and industrial sectors, including smart manufacturing, autonomous transportation, digital healthcare, immersive communications, robotics, and cyber-physical systems. Data, models, knowledge, and intelligence generated across these interconnected ecosystems are becoming critical assets for improving system efficiency, service quality, resilience, adaptability, and user experience. However, how to effectively orchestrate, share, and trust intelligence over highly distributed and heterogeneous environments remains a fundamental research challenge. It has attracted growing interest from both academia and industry, yet significant innovations are still needed to realise a scalable, secure, efficient, and trustworthy Internet of Intelligence. IOI-2026 aims to address the key challenges and opportunities arising from distributed intelligence, dynamic networked systems, massive data-model collaboration, and increasingly diverse application demands. The conference provides a premier international forum for researchers, scientists, engineers, and practitioners from academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas, present breakthroughs, and discuss the latest advances and ongoing work on all aspects of the Internet of Intelligence. It seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration on theories, architectures, algorithms, systems, and applications that will shape the future of intelligent interconnected worlds. Prospective authors are invited to submit their papers to IOI-2026. All accepted papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore and will be submitted for indexing by Engineering Index (EI). The authors of selected best papers will be invited post conference to extend their contributions for special issues of prestigious journals to be planned in conjunction with the conference. SCOPE AND TOPICS ================ Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Track 1: Foundations and Architectures of Internet of Intelligence Track 2: Intelligent Communications, Networking and Systems Track 3: Trustworthy, Secure and Efficient Intelligence Track 4: Applications and Services for Internet of Intelligence PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINE ========================== All papers need to be submitted electronically through the conference submission website (https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ioi/) with PDF format. The materials presented in the papers should not be published or under submission elsewhere. Each paper is limited to 8 pages (or 10 pages with over length charge) including figures and references using IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscripts style (two columns, single-spaced, 10 fonts). Once accepted, the paper will be included into the conference proceedings published by Conference Publishing Services (submitted for indexing by EI). At least one of the authors of any accepted paper is requested to register the paper at the conference. IMPORTANT DATES ================= · Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026 · Authors Notification: 30 August 2026 · Final Manuscript Due: 30 September 2026 · Registration Due: 30 September 2026 · Conference Date: 26-28 October 2026 For more information, please visit the conference website: https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ioi2026 ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] CFP: LCN Special Track on Large Language Models and Networking (LLMNet)

** Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message ** CFP: 2nd LCN Special Track on Large Language Models and Networking (LLMNet) =================================================================================== SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 15, 2026 (AoE) =================================================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS The 2nd LCN Special Track on on Large Language Models and Networking (LLMNet 2026) in conjunction with the 51st Annual IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (IEEE LCN 2026) ==================================================================================== Coimbra, Portugal, 7 – 9 October 2026 Website - https://llmnet.nss-research.io ## Scope and Topics Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI) have rapidly advanced in language modelling and related tasks, with their applications now expanding into various other domains. In networking, LLMs and their variants have the potential to address key challenges such as traffic management and classification, configuration management, network migration, and scheduling. However, their full potential in networking remains largely underexplored. This special track aims to foster research in this emerging area and bring together the international networking research community working on LLM-driven solutions. ## Topics The topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * LLM Applications in Network Operations * LLMs for traffic prediction and management * LLM-driven anomaly and fault detection in networks * LLMs for Network Security and Privacy * LLMs for detecting malware in network traffic * LLMs in Networked System Optimization * LLM-guided routing and congestion control * Machine-to-machine LLM * Network configuration and optimization through Large GenAI models * Benchmarking reasoning and planning capabilities for Networks * Network configuration and optimization through Large GenAI models * Large GenAI models for resource allocation and quality of service optimization * Large GenAI models for network fault diagnosis and troubleshooting * LLMs for network performance prediction * LLMs for network protocol design * Scheduling and load balancing with LLMs * QoS/QoE prediction and optimization using LLMs * Natural Language Interfaces for Network Management * Using LLMs to generate network configurations from natural language * Troubleshooting and diagnostics through conversational interfaces * LLMs in Mobile and Wireless Networking * Adaptive LLMs for edge and mobile scenarios * LLMs for device mobility prediction and handover optimization * Federated learning with LLMs in wireless networks * LLMs and Network Data Analytics * Summarization of network incidents and logs via LLMs * Automated documentation and change logs using LLMs * Efficient fine-tuning and inference of LLMs in network environments * Deployment of LLMs at the edge, in routers, or programmable switches * LLMs for Emerging Network Architectures * Use of LLMs in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) * LLMs for programmable networks and intent-based networking * LLM Applications in 6G, IoT, and space-terrestrial integrated networks * Datasets and benchmarks for evaluating LLMs in networking * Explainability and interpretability of LLMs in networking tasks * Human-in-the-loop evaluation frameworks * Multi-modal models for networking (e.g., combining text, telemetry, and packet traces) * Ethical considerations, fairness, and bias in LLM-driven network operations * LLMs for cybersecurity education and training in networked environments ## Submission guidelines * via EDAS: TBC * Paper submissions may be up to six (6) pages (excl. references) * in two-column IEEE style * Detailed instructions can be found on the LCN webpage. ## Important dates * Paper Registration: Jun 08, 2026 (AoE) * Paper Submission Deadline: Jun 15, 2026 (AoE) * Paper Acceptance Notification: August 1, 2026 * Camera-ready Papers Due: August 15, 2026 ## Special Track Organizers * Suranga Seneviratne - The University of Sydney * Madhusanka Liyanage - University College Dublin ## Technical Program Chair TBC We look forward to your submissions! ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] ISAAC 2026 - Second Call for Papers

The 37th International Symposium on Algorithms and Computation (ISAAC 2026) will take place in Hangzhou, China, December 6-9, 2026 https://www.algo-door.com/isaac2026/index.html The International Symposium on Algorithms and Computation (ISAAC) is an annual conference dedicated to research in algorithms and theoretical computer science. Since 1990, it has served as a forum for presenting and discussing original research in all aspects of algorithm design, analysis, and related areas. Invited Speakers ================= Mark de Berg (Eindhoven University of Technology) Michal Feldman (Tel-Aviv University) Anupam Gupta (New York University) Important dates ================ - Paper submission deadline: June 26, 2026 (AoE) (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isaac2026) - Notification of paper acceptance: Early September, 2026 - Camera-ready version: September 30, 2026 Deadlines are firm; late submissions will not be considered. Submission guidelines ====================== 1) Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract or a full paper with an optional appendix. The submission should provide a scholarly exposition of ideas, techniques, and results, including motivation and a clear comparison with related work. Submissions must not be made simultaneously to another conference with refereed proceedings or to a journal. Drafts containing essentially the same results as submissions currently under review in other conferences or journals are not eligible for submission to ISAAC 2026. Workshops and conferences without formal proceedings, but possibly with handouts containing short abstracts, are exempt from this restriction. At least one author of each accepted paper is required to present the paper at the conference as a (regular) registered participant. 2) Submissions from non-chair Program Committee (PC) members are permitted, and will be taken carefully to avoid conflict of interest. 3)Submission Format: Submitted manuscripts must be formatted in LaTeX using the LIPIcs style file, available at https://www.dagstuhl.de/en/publications/lipics/instructions-for-authors/. The maximum length of the paper is 12 pages, excluding title page, references and the optional appendix. Use the LIPIcs style file as provided; do not adjust the margin size, or change the font. Proofs omitted due to space constraints must be placed in an appendix, which reviewers may read at their discretion. 4) Anonymous Submission: To reduce bias in the reviewing process, ISAAC 2026 will implement double-blind reviewing. As much as possible, submissions should not reveal the identity of the authors in any way; in particular, authors’ names, affiliations, and email addresses should not appear at the beginning or in the body of the submission. However, authors are encouraged to disseminate their ideas or draft versions of their papers as they normally would, such as making early drafts available on their personal webpages or on pre-print dissemination platforms like arXiv. Journal Special Issues ======================= Selected papers will be nominated for publication in Algorithmica and Computational Geometry: Theory and Applications (CGTA). We will invite authors of selected papers to submit their manuscripts to the journals for journal review. ISAAC 2026 Program Committee ============================= Program Committee Chairs Lin Chen (Zhejiang University) Nicole Megow (University of Bremen) Program Committee Members Hannaneh Akrami (Max Planck Institute for Informatics and University of Bonn) Markus Bläser (Saarland University) Martin Böhm (University of Wrocław) Yixin Cao (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Karthekeyan Chandrasekaran (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) Marc de Berg (Eindhoven University of Technology) Anne Driemel (University of Bonn) Christoph Dürr (Sorbonne University) Franziska Eberle (Technical University of Berlin) Zhihao Gavin Tang (Shanghai University of Finance and Economics) D. Ellis Hershkowitz (Brown University) Zhiyi Huang (The University of Hong Kong) Shaofeng Jiang (Peking University) Naonori Kakimura (Keio University) Dušan Knop (Czech Technical University in Prague) László Kozma (Dresden University of Technology) Ariel Kulik (Ben-Gurion University) Amit Kumar (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi) Shi Li (Nanjing University) Minming Li (City University of Hong Kong) Chung-Shou Liao (National Taiwan University) Bingkai Lin (Nanjing University) Giorgio Lucarelli (University of Lorraine) Jannik Matuschke (KU Leuven) Valia Mitsou (Université Paris Cité, IRIF) Amer E. Mouawad (American University of Beirut) Richard Peng (Carnegie Mellon University) Saket Saurabh (Institute of Mathematical Sciences Chennai) Melanie Schmidt (Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf) Roohani Sharma (Institute for Basic Science) Tami Tamir (Reichman University) Kavitha Telikepalli (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) Seeun William Umboh (The University of Melbourne) Marc Uetz (University of Twente) Erik Jan van Leeuwen (Utrecht University) Victor Verdugo (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) Sorrachai Yingchareonthawornchai (ETH Zurich) Yu Yokoi (Institute of Science Tokyo) Yuichi Yoshida (National Institute of Informatics) Yuhao Zhang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Conference on Uniform Distribution Theory, Lisbon

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the 8th International Conference on Uniform Distribution Theory to be held in Lisbon (Portugal) from September 1st to September 4th, 2026. You can register via the website of the conference (https://sites.google.com/view/udt2026/home <https://sites.google.com/view/udt2026/home>). There is still a limited number of time slots for contributed talks available. Please register as soon as possible and send your abstract to udtconference2026 AT gmail DOT com We are excited to welcome four plenary speakers: - Carola Doerr (CNRS, Sorbonne) - Sigrid Grepstad (NTNU) - Bence Borda (University of Sussex) - Lukas Spiegelhofer (Montanuniversität Leoben) Apart from plenary talks and contributed talks, there will be a problem session allowing participants to connect and initiate new collaborations. The registration fee also covers coffee breaks and the conference dinner. In addition, there is a limited travel fund for Phd students. Looking forward to welcoming you in Lisbon! Florian Pausinger ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] PhD Position (fully-funded): Machine Learning (TU Dresden)

The Chair of Machine Learning for Computer Vision at TU Dresden offers a positions as PhD Student (m/f/x) / Research Associate (Salary Level TV-L E13, 100%) Machine Learning starting at the earliest possible date. The position is limited to three years. Tasks: - independent, curiosity-driven basic scientific research in one of the following areas: - Machine Learning and Combinatorial Optimization - Machine Learning and Automated Theorem Proving - Machine Learning and Image Analysis - publication of research results in leading journals and at top conferences - scientific teaching activities - academic self-administration Requirements: - excellent university degree in mathematics, computer science, or physics - mathematical maturity and a strong interest in basic research using rigorous mathematical methods - very good command of written and spoken English We offer: - excellent supervision in an outstanding scientific environment - unique opportunities for collaboration with local, national, and international partners - IT equipment tailored to individual needs - a modern working environment in a city of science and culture, surrounded by a unique landscape. TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment. Call: https://mlcv.cs.tu-dresden.de/job-offer-mlcv-en.pdf Further information: https://mlcv.cs.tu-dresden.de/ Application deadline: **June 1, 2026** Contact: mlcv@tu-dresden.de ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Second Call for Papers: Machines, Computations and Universality, MCU 2026

This conference series focuses on investigating language describing formalisms (automata, grammars, etc.) that are equivalent to Turing machines (or close to being it). The International conference series MCU traces its roots back to the mid 1990's, and has always been concerned with gaining a deeper understanding of computation and universality. The 11th edition of this conference will take place in Trier during 27.7-29.7.2026. After seeing various requests, the submission server https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mcu2026 will open again on May 25th and allow a second round of submissions until May 31st AoE, 2026. Author notification (second round): June 29th, 2026 All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. We expect non-anonymous submissions up to 15 pages in LNCS format, including “everything” apart from a possible appendix (read at the discretion of the PC); alternatively, include a link to an ArXiv version. Program Chairs * Henning Fernau, Trier University, Germany * Sergey Verlan, University Paris Est Créteil, LACL, France What is special about this edition? It is co-located with CiE<http://www.cie-2026.uni-trier.de/> and other conferences and workshops. You can check out the accepted papers of CiE on the website. Invited Speakers * Martin Kutrib (Gießen, Germany) * Olivier Bournez (Paris, France): he will give a tutorial at CiE. For more information, we refer to www.mcu-2026.uni-trier.de<http://www.mcu-2026.uni-trier.de> ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Postdoc or Phd in property testing and logic in DFG funded project LogAlgo at Bamberg University, DE

The Chair of Algorithms and Complexity Theory at Otto-Friedrich-Universität of Bamberg, Germany, aims to fill, starting on the next possible date, one position as Research Assistant (postdoc or PhD) (m/f/d) in DFG Project LogAlgo (100% of regular working hours; pay grade 13 TV-L) The contract is limited to 3 years. The candidate should have a background in at least two of the following areas: - property testing and sublinear algorithms; - logic, preferably algorithmic model theory or database theory; - graph algorithms and complexity, in particular fixed-parameter algorithms. Application deadline: 18th June 2026 The position is funded by the DFG within the project LogAlgo. The aim of the project is to develop highly efficient algorithms for logic-defined classes of problems on graphs, networks, and databases. The algorithms operate with local access to the input only but nevertheless come guarantees on the quality of the solution and resource consumption. Lower bounds will also be investigated. See [1] for further details. Since the project requires in-depth knowledge of several different areas, we expect to be filling it by a postdoc. However, strong PhD candidates are also encouraged to apply Job description: Contribution to the research project LogAlgo • Publication and exchange with the scientific community • Involvement in teaching is encouraged (max. 2 SWS) Requirements: • Academic degree (Master's or equivalent) in computer science or mathematics • PhD in computer science or mathematics (if applying for a postdoc) You are welcome to contact Isolde Adler (isolde.adler@uni-bamberg.de) with any questions. Applications: Please email your application (including a short letter of motivation, CV and list of publications (if any), certificates/reports, contact details of two references) combined into one PDF to: applications.algoc@uni-bamberg.de Application deadline: 18th June 2026 Please see [2] for further details. -- [1] https://www.uni-bamberg.de/algok/research/logalgo/ [2] www.uni-bamberg.de/fileadmin/abt-personal/Homepage_ab_2016-03/10_Stellenausschreibungen/02_Wissenschaftliche_Beschaeftigte/2026_06_18_WiAi_LS_LogAlgo_ENG.pdf -- Prof. Dr. Isolde Adler Chair of Algorithms & Complexity Theory Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences University of Bamberg ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [CFP]: IOI-2026, The 6th International Conference on Internet of Intelligence, UK, 26-28 October 2026

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] ************************* IOI-2026 Call for Papers********************** The 6th International Conference on Internet of Intelligence (IOI-2026) https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ioi2026 Exeter, UK, 26-28 October 2026 INTRODUCTION ============= The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), next-generation networking, edge/cloud computing, and smart devices is giving rise to a transformative paradigm: the Internet of Intelligence (IOI). In this paradigm, intelligence is no longer confined to isolated models or systems, but is distributed, connected, and continuously coordinated across humans, machines, networks, services, and applications. This transformation is enabling a broad range of emerging applications and industrial sectors, including smart manufacturing, autonomous transportation, digital healthcare, immersive communications, robotics, and cyber-physical systems. Data, models, knowledge, and intelligence generated across these interconnected ecosystems are becoming critical assets for improving system efficiency, service quality, resilience, adaptability, and user experience. However, how to effectively orchestrate, share, and trust intelligence over highly distributed and heterogeneous environments remains a fundamental research challenge. It has attracted growing interest from both academia and industry, yet significant innovations are still needed to realise a scalable, secure, efficient, and trustworthy Internet of Intelligence. IOI-2026 aims to address the key challenges and opportunities arising from distributed intelligence, dynamic networked systems, massive data-model collaboration, and increasingly diverse application demands. The conference provides a premier international forum for researchers, scientists, engineers, and practitioners from academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas, present breakthroughs, and discuss the latest advances and ongoing work on all aspects of the Internet of Intelligence. It seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration on theories, architectures, algorithms, systems, and applications that will shape the future of intelligent interconnected worlds. Prospective authors are invited to submit their papers to IOI-2026. All accepted papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore and will be submitted for indexing by Engineering Index (EI). The authors of selected best papers will be invited post conference to extend their contributions for special issues of prestigious journals to be planned in conjunction with the conference. SCOPE AND TOPICS ================ Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Track 1: Foundations and Architectures of Internet of Intelligence Track 2: Intelligent Communications, Networking and Systems Track 3: Trustworthy, Secure and Efficient Intelligence Track 4: Applications and Services for Internet of Intelligence PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINE ========================== All papers need to be submitted electronically through the conference submission website (https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ioi/) with PDF format. The materials presented in the papers should not be published or under submission elsewhere. Each paper is limited to 8 pages (or 10 pages with over length charge) including figures and references using IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscripts style (two columns, single-spaced, 10 fonts). Once accepted, the paper will be included into the conference proceedings published by Conference Publishing Services (submitted for indexing by EI). At least one of the authors of any accepted paper is requested to register the paper at the conference. IMPORTANT DATES ================= * Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026 * Authors Notification: 30 August 2026 * Final Manuscript Due: 30 September 2026 * Registration Due: 30 September 2026 * Conference Date: 26-28 October 2026 For more information, please visit the conference website: https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ioi2026 ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] XVIII Madrid UPM Machine Learning and Advanced Statistics Summer School (June 8th - June 19th, 2026) - Early registration reminder

Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you that early registration for the Madrid UPM Machine Learning and Advanced Statistics summer school is open until May 31, 2026. The 2026 edition comprises 12 week-long courses (15 lecture hours each), given over two weeks. Attendees may register in each course independently, subject to timetable compatibility. KEY INFORMATION Dates: June 8-19, 2026 Venue: Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid Early registration: open until May 31, 2026 Website: https://dia.fi.upm.es/MLAS Discount: 25% for members of the Spanish AEPIA and SEIO societies COURSES ======= WEEK 1: June 8-12, 2026 ---------------------- 09:45-12:45 Course 1: Bayesian Networks (15 h) Basics of Bayesian networks. Inference in Bayesian networks. Learning Bayesian networks from data. Real applications. Practical demonstration: R. Course 2: Metaheuristics for Optimization (15 h) Single-solution metaheuristics. Evolutionary algorithms. Algorithms based on estimation of distributions. Other population-based algorithms. Multi-objective optimization using evolutionary algorithms. 13:45-16:45 Course 3: Supervised Classification (15 h) Introduction. Assessing the performance of supervised classification algorithms. Preprocessing. Classification techniques. Combining multiple classifiers. Comparing supervised classification algorithms. Practical demonstration: Python. Course 4: Reinforcement Learning (15 h) Introduction. Dynamic programming methods. Temporal-difference learning. Policy gradient methods. Offline reinforcement learning. Practical demonstration: R. 17:00-20:00 Course 5: Deep Learning (15 h) Introduction. Learning algorithms. Learning in deep networks. Deep learning for computer vision. Deep learning for language. Practical session: Python notebooks with Google Colab, Keras, PyTorch and Hugging Face Transformers. Course 6: Bayesian Inference (15 h) Introduction: Bayesian basics. Conjugate models. MCMC and other simulation methods. Regression and hierarchical models. Model selection. Practical demonstration: R and WinBugs. WEEK 2: June 15-19, 2026 ----------------------- 09:45-12:45 Course 7: Causality (15 h) Introduction. Causal graphs. Mediation analysis. Instrumental variables. Counterfactual fairness. Practical sessions: R. Course 8: Clustering (15 h) Introduction to clustering. Data exploration and preparation. Prototype-based clustering. Density-based clustering. Graph-based clustering. Cluster evaluation. Miscellanea. Conclusions and final advice. Practical session: R. 13:45-16:45 Course 9: Gaussian Processes, Bayesian Deep Learning and Bayesian Optimization (15 h) Introduction to Gaussian processes. Sparse Gaussian processes. Deep Gaussian processes. Bayesian deep learning. Introduction to Bayesian optimization. Practical demonstration: Python using GPyTorch, PyTorch and BoTorch. Course 10: Explainable Machine Learning (15 h) Introduction. Inherently interpretable models. Post-hoc interpretation of black box models. Basics of causal inference. Beyond tabular and i.i.d. data. Other topics. Practical demonstration: Python with Google Colab. 17:00-20:00 Course 11: Generative AI (15 h) Introduction to the course. Neural networks and deep learning. Generative AI for images. Generative AI for language. Hands-on session: PyTorch, VAEs, GANs, diffusion models, LLMs, aligning a generative LLM, using an open-source image generation model. Course 12: AI for the Health Domain (15 h) Introduction to AI in healthcare. AI to conversational agents and drug repurposing. From manifolds to foundation models. AI for real-world clinical data. Please forward this information to colleagues, students, and anyone who may find it interesting. Best regards, Pedro Larrañaga, Concha Bielza, Bojan Mihaljević and Laura Gonzalez Veiga. -- School coordinators. ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] 4th WORKSHOP ON PARAMETERIZED COMPLEXITY OF COMPUTATIONAL REASONING

******************************************************************************************* 4th WORKSHOP ON PARAMETERIZED COMPLEXITY OF COMPUTATIONAL REASONING (PCCR 2026) -- co-located with FLoC 2026 -- July 24-25, 2026, Lisbon, Portugal Website: PCCR26 <https://algorithms.leeds.ac.uk/pccr2026/> Submission link: HotCrp <https://submissions.floc26.org/pccr> Submission deadline: *May 25, 2026* Theme: Parameterized complexity of problems in Logic, AI, and ML. ****************************************************************************************** --------------------------------------- AIMS AND SCOPE --------------------------------------- This workshop aims to support a fruitful exchange of ideas between the research on parameterized complexity (PC) on one side and the research on problems in computational reasoning (Logic and probabilistic reasoning), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) on the other. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: - Parameterized complexity of problems in Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Social Choice, and Machine Learning. - Recent developments in PC and the above areas plus introduction of new problems that might benefit from the PC approach. - Various (structural) parameteriziations such as decompositions, backdoor sets, and hybrid parameterizations. - Theory and practice of parameterized algorithms. The workshop will feature invited and contributed talks with surveys and new technical results, an open problem session, and a panel discussion on future research directions. Apart from talks on parameterized complexity we are also interested in presentations that highlight structural parameters that have not been studied within the framework of parameterized complexity so far. ---------------------------- CONFIRMED INVITED SPEAKERS --------------------------------- - Robert Ganian (TU Wien) - George Osipov (Royal Holloway, University of London) - Johannes Fichte (Linköping University) - Roohani Sharma (Institute for Basic Science, Daejeon, South Korea) - Marquis de Silva (ICREA, University of Lleida) - Sebastian Siebertz (University of Bremen) - Daniel Neuen (MPI, Saarbrücken) ------------------------------------------ CALL FOR PAPERS ----------------------------------------- If you would like to give a talk at the workshop, please submit a short abstract of your talk via HotCrp <https://submissions.floc26.org/pcrr> by the submission deadline in PDF format. The abstract and talk can be based on published or unpublished results, and we welcome overview and survey talks, besides regular technical talks. Contributed talks are expected to be around 30 minutes each. ----------------------------------------- IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------------------------ - Early registration ends: *1 June 2026* - Workshop paper submission deadline: *25 May 2026* (HotCrp <https://submissions.floc26.org/pccr>) - Workshop accepted paper notifications: *28 May 2026* ----------------------------------- WORKSHOP ORGANIZATION ---------------------------------- - Sebastian Ordyniak, University of Leeds, United Kingdom ( sordyniak@gmail.com) - Fahad Panolan, University of Leeds, United Kingdom (F.Panolan@leeds.ac.uk) ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] ACM ICFNDS 2026 CFP - İzmir, Turkey

CALL FOR PAPERS The <https://dl.acm.org/conference/icfnds> 10th International Conference on Future Networks & Distributed Systems Shaping the Next Era of Intelligent Connectivity and Distributed Intelligence The Premier Conference on Smart Next-Generation Networking Technologies July 27 - 29, 2026, İzmir, Turkey Hybrid Conference The 10th International Conference on Future Networks and Distributed Systems (ICFNDS) <https://dl.acm.org/conference/icfnds> serves as a premier international forum for researchers, academics, industry professionals, and practitioners to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, challenges, and solutions in the fields of future networks and distributed systems. As digital infrastructures continue to evolve rapidly, the conference highlights the growing importance of intelligent, scalable, secure, and resilient networked systems that support emerging applications across industry, government, healthcare, smart cities, transportation, and beyond. ICFNDS 2026 <https://www.icfnds.org/> aims to bring together a diverse global community to exchange ideas on both theoretical advances and practical implementations, covering a wide spectrum of topics ranging from core networking technologies and distributed computing architectures to cutting-edge paradigms such as AI-driven networking, edge-cloud continuum, 6G, IoT ecosystems, cyber-physical systems, blockchain-enabled infrastructures, network security, and trustworthy distributed intelligence. The conference welcomes original, high-quality, and unpublished research contributions addressing fundamental challenges, novel methodologies, experimental studies, prototype implementations, and real-world industrial experiences. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, ICFNDS 2026 seeks to accelerate innovation and shape the future of interconnected and distributed digital systems. As the conference celebrates its 10th edition, ICFNDS 2026 provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the field while exploring new directions for next-generation networked and distributed environments that are more adaptive, efficient, sustainable, and human-centered. Important Dates - Final Paper Submission: May 31, 2026 - Notification of Acceptance: June 25, 2026 - Camera Ready Paper: July 10, 2026 - Authors Registration: July 15, 2026 Conference Date: July 27 – 29, 2026 Abdulrezzak Zekiye <https://mysite.ku.edu.tr/azakieh22/> Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Engineering, Koç University. *Researching the usage of blockchain and federated learning in the Internet of Energy field.* Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=qyfAhNAAAAAJ> | ResearchGate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abdulrezzak-Zekiye>| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrazak-zakieh/> ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Workshop "Frontiers in Complexity Lower Bounds" @ Isaac Newton Institute (Cambridge, UK), 7-11 September 2026

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Workshop: *"*Frontiers in Complexity Lower Bounds*" Dates: 7 to 11 September 2026 Website: https://www.newton.ac.uk/event/lfcw01/ Venue: Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Cambridge, UK *Registration deadline: 19 July 2026* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the workshop "Frontiers in Complexity Lower Bounds", which will take place at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge from 7 to 11 September 2026. Many fundamental questions in complexity theory, such as the P vs NP problem, are about complexity lower bounds: proofs that computational problems cannot be solved within a given set of resources. This workshop will revisit the state of the art in complexity lower bounds, including recent work on lower bounds in weak models and new approaches to showing lower bounds for stronger models, as well as work on formulating and understanding various kinds of barriers to lower bounds. Registration is required and closes on 19 July 2026. The registration form is available on the event website. We hope to see many of you in Cambridge. Organisers: Igor Carboni Oliveira, Nutan Limaye, and Rahul Santhanam ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [Algorithms] (IF 2.1, CiteScore 4.5) 5th volume of the Editor's Choice Articles

We are pleased to share with you the 5th volume of the Editor's Choice Articles in the open access journal /Algorithms /(https://www.mdpi.com/journal/algorithms). These articles are free to access and can be downloaded below: 1. Frost Resistance Prediction of Concrete Based on Dynamic Multi-Stage Optimisation Algorithm https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/7/441 2. Explainability and Interpretability in Concept and Data Drift: A Systematic Literature Review https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/7/443 3. Domain-Specific Languages for Algorithmic Graph Processing: A Systematic Literature Review https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/7/445 4. Bayesian Binary Search https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/8/452 5. Intelligent Frequency Domain Image Filtering Based on a Multilayer Neural Network with Multi-Valued Neurons https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/8/461 6. Inverse Kinematics-Augmented Sign Language: A Simulation-Based Framework for Scalable Deep Gesture Recognition https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/8/463 7. A Nonlinear Computational Framework for Optimizing Steel End-Plate Connections Using the Finite Element Method and Genetic Algorithms https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/8/460 8. Hybrid ARIMA-ANN for Crime Risk Forecasting: Enhancing Interpretability and Predictive Accuracy Through Socioeconomic and Environmental Indicators https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/8/470 9. A Novel Lightweight Facial Expression Recognition Network Based on Deep Shallow Network Fusion and Attention Mechanism https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/8/473 10. Robust U-Nets for Fetal R-Peak Identification in Electrocardiography https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/8/487 We also warmly welcome your submissions if you have relevant work to contribute. Please feel free to contact our Managing Editor, Mr. Musea Wu (musea.wu@mdpi.com), for any questions or assistance. -- Mr. Musea Wu Managing Editor *News: * 1. /Algorithms/received an increased 2024 Impact Factor of 2.1 and CiteScore of 4.5 2. /Algorithms/ ranks Q1 in Scopus: "Mathematics - Numerical Analysis" (https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100199795) 3. Recruiting Editorial Board Members for /Algorithms/ (https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/14101) ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [CFP]: ICA3PP-2026, The 26th International Conference on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing, UK, 26-28 October 2026

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] ************************* ICA3PP-2026 Call for Papers********************** *The 26th International Conference on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing** (ICA3PP-2026) * https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ica3pp2026/ *Exeter, UK, 26-28 October 2026* INTRODUCTION ============= ICA3PP-2026 is the 26th event in this prestigious series of conferences started in 1995 that are devoted to algorithms and architectures for parallel processing. ICA3PP is a famous event worldwide that covers many dimensions of parallel algorithms and architectures, encompassing fundamental theoretical approaches, practical experimental projects, and commercial components and systems. With the booming computing demands from every aspect of modern society, parallel processing has become increasingly critical and challenging. This conference provides a forum for academics and practitioners from all over the world to exchange ideas on improving the efficiency, performance, reliability, security and interoperability of computing systems and applications. ICA3PP-2026 will be held in Exeter, England, UK. The objective of ICA3PP 2026 is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, industry and governments to advance the theories and technologies in parallel and distributed computing. ICA3PP 2026 will focus on two broad areas of parallel and distributed computing, i.e. architectures, algorithms and networks, and systems and applications. ICA3PP-2026 is a CCF Rank-C conference. Accepted papers would be published by Springer and submitted to the EI database. Excellent papers with extension will be recommended for special issues in renowned journals. SCOPE AND TOPICS ================ Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Track 1: Parallel and Distributed Architectures Track 2: Software Systems and Programming Models Track 3: Parallel and Distributed Algorithms and Applications Track 4: Service Dependability and Security in Distributed and Parallel Systems Track 5: Network Architectures and Algorithms Track 6: Big Data Management and Analysis Track 7: Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical-Social Computing Track 8: Performance Modeling and Evaluation PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINE ========================== All papers need to be submitted electronically through the conference submission website (https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ica3pp/) with PDF format. Submitted papers must not substantially overlap with papers that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. Papers will be selected based on their originality, significance, timeliness, relevance, and clarity of presentation. Submission of a paper should be regarded as a commitment that, should the paper be accepted, at least one of the authors will register and attend the conference to present the work. Papers must be clearly presented in English in Springer LNCS Format <https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines>. Detailed formatting guidelines are available at: https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines . IMPORTANT DATES ================= · Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026 · Authors Notification: 30 August 2026 · Final Manuscript Due: 30 September 2026 · Registration Due: 30 September 2026 · Conference Date: 26-28 October 2026 For more information, please visit the conference website: https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/ica3pp2026/ ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Faculty opening in Athens

The Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area Computational Methods in Statistics. The language of instruction is Greek. Applications are submitted through the Apella system https://apella.minedu.gov.gr/ The firm deadline for submitting an application is May 26. ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [CFP]: CIT-2026, The 24th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, UK, 26-28 October 2026

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] ************************* CIT-2026 Call for Papers********************** *The 24th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (CIT-2026)* *https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/cit2026* *Exeter, UK, 26-28 October 2026* INTRODUCTION ============= CIT-2026 is the 24th edition of the highly successful International Conference on Computer and Information Technology. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for scientists, engineers and researchers to discuss and exchange novel ideas, results, experiences and work-in-process on all aspects of computer and information technology. CIT has become a major platform for researchers and industry practitioners from different fields of computer and information technology. Each year, CIT attendees appreciate and benefit from multidisciplinary exchanges in computer and information technology. In previous years, CIT has attracted many high quality research papers spanning over the various aspects of information technology, computing science and computer engineering. These papers highlight foundational work that strives to push beyond limits of existing computer technologies, including experimental efforts, innovative systems, and investigations that identify weaknesses in existing IT services. CIT-2026 will be hosted in Exeter, the capital city of Devon and provides the county with a central base for education, medicine, religion, commerce and culture. The city is also home to the magnificent Exeter Cathedral, which dates back to Norman times. Exeter is also ideally placed to base a trip to branch out visiting places such as the famous Dartmoor National Park and the unspoilt beaches of the North and South Devon coastlines. Prospective authors are invited to submit their papers to CIT-2026. All accepted papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore and will be submitted for indexing by Engineering Index (EI). The authors of selected best papers will be invited post conference to extend their contributions for special issues of prestigious journals to be planned in conjunction with the conference. SCOPE AND TOPICS ================ Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Track 1: Computer Science Track 2: Information Technology Track 3: Networking and Communications Track 4: Information Security PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINE ========================== All papers need to be submitted electronically through the conference submission website (https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/cit/) with PDF format. The materials presented in the papers should not be published or under submission elsewhere. Each paper is limited to 8 pages (or 10 pages with over length charge) including figures and references using IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscripts style (two columns, single-spaced, 10 fonts). Once accepted, the paper will be included into the conference proceedings published by Conference Publishing Services (submitted for indexing by EI). At least one of the authors of any accepted paper is requested to register the paper at the conference. IMPORTANT DATES ================= · Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026 · Authors Notification: 30 August 2026 · Final Manuscript Due: 30 September 2026 · Registration Due: 30 September 2026 · Conference Date: 26-28 October 2026 For more information, please visit the conference website: https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/cit2026 ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [CFP]: IUCC-2026, The 24th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications, UK, 26-28 October 2026

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] ************************* IUCC-2026 Call for Papers********************** The 24th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications (IUCC-2026) https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/iucc2026 Exeter, UK, 26-28 October 2026 INTRODUCTION ============= Ubiquitous Computing and Communications is a revolutionary paradigm that aims to provide pervasive and reliable computing solutions and communication services anytime and anywhere. This emerging technology is built upon the rapid research and development advances in a wide range of key areas including wireless and sensor networks, mobile and distributed computing, embedded systems, agent technologies, autonomic communication, and information security. Ubiquitous Computing and Communications has drawn significant interests from both academia and industry and continues to attract tremendous research efforts due to its promising new business opportunity in information technology and engineering. IUCC-2026 is soliciting original and previously unpublished papers addressing research challenges and advances towards the design, implementation and evaluation of ubiquitous computing and communications technologies, systems and applications. IUCC-2026 will be hosted in Exeter, the capital city of Devon and provides the county with a central base for education, medicine, religion, commerce and culture. The city is also home to the magnificent Exeter Cathedral, which dates back to Norman times. Exeter is also ideally placed to base a trip to branch out visiting places such as the famous Dartmoor National Park and the unspoilt beaches of the North and South Devon coastlines. Prospective authors are invited to submit their papers to IUCC-2026. All accepted papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore and will be submitted for indexing by Engineering Index (EI). The authors of selected best papers will be invited post conference to extend their contributions for special issues of prestigious journals to be planned in conjunction with the conference. SCOPE AND TOPICS ================ Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Track 1: Ubiquitous Computing Track 2: Ubiquitous Communications Track 3: Ubiquitous System, Services and Applications Track 4: Ubiquitous Media and Signal Processing PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINE ========================== All papers need to be submitted electronically through the conference submission website (https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/iucc/) with PDF format. The materials presented in the papers should not be published or under submission elsewhere. Each paper is limited to 8 pages (or 10 pages with over length charge) including figures and references using IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscripts style (two columns, single-spaced, 10 fonts). Once accepted, the paper will be included into the conference proceedings published by Conference Publishing Services (submitted for indexing by EI). At least one of the authors of any accepted paper is requested to register the paper at the conference. IMPORTANT DATES ================= * Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026 * Authors Notification: 30 August 2026 * Final Manuscript Due: 30 September 2026 * Registration Due: 30 September 2026 * Conference Date: 26-28 October 2026 For more information, please visit the conference website: https://hpcn.exeter.ac.uk/iucc2026 ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Real-Time Intelligent Systems 2026

Eighth International Conference on Real-Time Intelligent Systems (RTIS 2026) Bali, Indonesia October 02-04, 2026 https://www.socio.org.uk/rtis The International Conference on Real-time Intelligent Systems (RTIS) has travelled from Beijing, China (2016), to Indonesia. The eighth edition will take place in Indonesia. Over the past few years, real-time intelligent computing has revolutionised everyday life. Research on real-time intelligent systems is multidisciplinary, drawing on concepts from big data processing, computational intelligence, location-based services, recommendation systems, and multimedia processing. In today’s highly dynamic environment, real-time data analysis is essential to understand how systems process data, interpret outputs, and anticipate trends in intelligent computing. To this end, this conference will serve as a platform to manifest the ongoing research in the field. Thus, RTIS welcomes theoretically grounded, methodologically sound papers addressing the following topics. CALL FOR PAPERS (Virtual/Physical) Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining Large-scale transformer architectures (Includes multimodal AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Domain-adaptive LLMs and Autonomous AI agents. Explainable and Trustworthy AI Real-Time AI Pipelines Edge Stream Analytics Stream Mining for Cybersecurity Trace-Based Intelligent Real-Time Services Adaptive Vision Algorithms Location-Based Services (LBS) Intelligent Robotic Systems Collaborative Intelligence Graph and Temporal Data Mining Intelligent Soft Computing Neuro-Symbolic Soft Computing Explainable Fuzzy Deep Learning Evolutionary and Swarm Intelligence Soft Computing for Edge AI Real-Time Multiprocessor Systems AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) Architectures for Intelligence Real-Time Distributed Coding Smart Services and Platforms Real-Time Modelling User Information Needs Intelligent autonomous systems Agentic AI and Autonomous Decision-Making Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence Human–Robot Collaboration (HRC) Edge AI and Real-Time Autonomous Systems Autonomous Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation AI-Driven Digital Twins Neuromorphic and Brain-Inspired Computing Swarm Intelligence and Multi-Agent Systems AI-Native Wireless and 6G Autonomous Systems Explainable and Trustworthy Autonomy Autonomous Defense and Security Systems Symbiotic and Collaborative Intelligence Self-Learning and Continual Learning Systems Autonomous AI Infrastructure Real-Time Intelligent Communication 5G Advanced and 6G Communication Systems Edge and Fog Communication Architectures AI-Driven Real-Time Communication Real-Time IoT Communication Real-Time Multimedia Communication Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication Satellite and Non-Terrestrial Communication Secure Real-Time Communication Real-Time Collaborative Communication Green and Sustainable Communication Intelligent Information Processing Generative AI and Foundation Models Real-Time Intelligent Information Processing Cognitive and Context-Aware Information Processing Knowledge Graphs and Semantic Intelligence Intelligent Vision and Perception Systems Secure and Privacy-Preserving Information Processing Real-time big data models and processing Streaming Big Data Architectures AI-Driven Real-Time Analytics Edge and Fog Big Data Processing Big Data Models for IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems Real-Time Graph and Network Analytics Intelligent Data Management and Storage Real-Time Multimedia Big Data Processing Real-time intelligence applications in domains Critical Real-time applications Mining and manufacturing Agriculture, healthcare, industry and others Telecommunication Submission, proceedings Papers must be submitted online through OpenConf. Author instructions and LaTex2e (preferred) and Word macro files are available on the submission page. Submitted papers should be at most 14 pages (long papers) and 8 pages (short ones), including figures, tables and references (in the Springer template). Authors of accepted papers are required to transfer their copyrights. For a paper to appear in the proceedings, at least one of the authors MUST register for the conference by the camera-ready submission deadline with a complete registration. Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) (https://www.springer.com/series/15179) will publish the accepted papers and be indexed in SCOPUS, EI Compendex, INSPEC, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH, and SCImago. All the papers published in the series are submitted for consideration in the Web of Science. Important Dates Submission of Papers: July 20, 2026 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: August 15, 2026 Camera-ready: September 15, 2026 Registration: September 15, 2026 Conference Dates: October 02-04, 2026 Post-conference proceedings: January 2027 Program Committee General Chairs Nurdin Laugu, Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia Program Chairs Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Irvan Muliyadi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Indonesia Co-Program Chairs Ricardo Rodriguez-Jorge, Technological Centre Ceit, Spain Tuan Nguyen Minh, Posts and Telecommunication Institute, Vietnam Contact: stm@socio.org.uk ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. 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[DMANET] Two PhD Positions at TU Eindhoven

TLDR: Two PhD positions in Computational Geometry and Computational Topology at TU Eindhoven (TU/e) Apply here by May 31: https://www.tue.nl/en/working-at-tue/vacancy-overview/phd-in-computational-geometry-and-computational-topology The Project Computational geometry and computational topology are areas of research focused on the design and analysis of algorithms for spatial data. These algorithms typically leverage geometric and topological structure present in the data to obtain efficient solutions. This project focuses on computing similarities between networks in a spatial context, such as networks embedded in the Euclidean plane, or on a terrain. We intend to develop topology- and geometry-aware graph edit distances, drawing inspiration from well-studied variants of the Fréchet distance between curves. The project is led by dr. Tim Ophelders and will employ two PhD students. Tasks As a PhD student working on the project, your main task will be to perform research, in close collaboration with your supervisory team and others involved in the project. Each PhD student will be guided by two advisors: dr. Tim Ophelders and prof. dr. Bettina Speckmann. Your tasks as a PhD student also include participating in international conferences and workshops to present your results. Besides working on your research project, you will also assist in some algorithms-related courses, as a teaching assistant (TA). You will be working in the TU/e Algorithms cluster, one of the largest research groups world-wide that focuses on algorithms research. The cluster currently has 10 faculty members, whose research interests include computational geometry and topology, graph and FPT algorithms, moving object analysis, geo-visualization, and mobile agents; please visit https://algo.win.tue.nl/ for more details on the cluster. The cluster provides a lively and international environment for your research. As a PhD student, you do need not speak Dutch: it is easy to get by with English, not only at the university (where all courses are taught in English) but also in everyday life. Requirements - A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in computer science or mathematics, with a strong background in algorithms. - A passion for research in computational geometry and computational topology - An interest in teaching algorithms-related courses - Fluency in spoken and written English (C1 level) Employment Benefits - Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment. - Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881), with a year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%. - An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities. - A tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates. Applying All applications should be submitted through the TU/e application website: https://www.tue.nl/en/working-at-tue/vacancy-overview/phd-in-computational-geometry-and-computational-topology For full consideration, apply by May 31, 2026. Questions If you have questions about the position or project, please contact dr. Tim Ophelders (t.a.e.ophelders@tue.nl) ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] ISSAC 2026 - Registrations Are Open

             REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN ISSAC 2026 International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation July 13 - 17, 2026 Carl von Ossietzky Universität of Oldenburg, Germany https://www.issac-conference.org/2026/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation is the premier conference for research in symbolic computation and computer algebra. ISSAC 2026 will be the 51st meeting in the series, which started in 1966 and has been held annually since 1981. The conference presents a range of invited talks, tutorials, short communications (posters), software demonstrations, and vendor exhibits with a centerpiece of contributed research papers. ISSAC 2026 will be held from July 13 to 17, 2026, at Oldenburg, Germany. Registration for the conference is now open. Until June 14, 2026 AoE, the registration will be available at a discounted rate. From June 15 to July 5, 2026 the Late registration prices will be used. All registrations must be completed online. More details about the registration and the registration link can be found at https://www.issac-conference.org/2026/registration.php. Topics ------ All areas of computer algebra and symbolic mathematical computation are of interest. These include, but are not limited to: Algorithmic aspects: * Exact and symbolic linear, polynomial and differential algebra * Symbolic-numeric, homotopy, perturbation and series methods * Computational algebraic geometry * Polynomial and semialgebraic optimization * Computational group theory and number theory * Quantifier elimination and logic * Computer arithmetic * Summation, recurrence equations, integration, solution of ODEs & PDEs * Symbolic methods in other areas of pure and applied mathematics * AI methods and symbolic computation * Complexity of algebraic algorithms and algebraic complexity Software aspects: * Design of symbolic computation packages and systems * Language design and type systems for symbolic computation * Data representation * Considerations for modern hardware * Algorithm implementation and performance tuning * Mathematical user interfaces * Use with systems such as digital libraries, courseware, simulation and optimization, automated theorem-proving, computer-aided design, and automatic differentiation Application aspects: * Applications that stretch the current limits of computer algebra algorithms or systems, use computer algebra in new areas or new ways, or apply it in situations with broad impact. Invited Talks ----------------- Saugata Basu, Purdue University, United States of America - Roadmap Algorithms for Semi-Algebraic Sets: A Survey Assia Mahboubi, Inria & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, France, Netherlands - How to Prove It: Computation, Proofs, and Mathematical Rigor Oded Schwartz, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel - Fast Matrix Multiplication - Theory and Practice Wadim Zudilin, Radboud Universiteit, Netherlands - Various aspects of creative telescoping: a personal WZ story The abstracts of the invited talks are available at https://www.issac-conference.org/2026/invited.php Tutorials ----------------- Bettina Eick, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany - Dehn's problems in Computational Group Theory Ziming Li, Academia Sinica, China - Complete Reductions for Symbolic Integration Vincent Neiger, Sorbonne University, France - Designing and exploiting fast algorithms for polynomial matrices The abstracts of the tutorial talks are available at https://www.issac-conference.org/2026/tutorials.php Contributed Talks ----------------- The program committee has accepted 43 papers for presentation at the conference, see https://www.issac-conference.org/2026/papers.php Organizing Committee -------------------- General Chair: Christoph Koutschan, RICAM, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austria Program Committee Chairs: Alin Bostan, Inria and Sorbonne University, France Clément Pernet, Grenoble INP - UGA, France Local Arrangements Chair: Anne Frühbis-Krüger, Carl von Ossietzky Universität of Oldenburg, Germany Treasurer: Florian Hess, Carl von Ossietzky Universität of Oldenburg, Germany Proceedings Editor:      Thi Xuan Vu, Université de Lille, France Publicity Chair: Ali Kemal Uncu, University of Bath, UK Tutorial Chair: Arne Storjohann, University of Waterloo, Canada Short Communications Chair: Hao Du, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China Software Presentations Chair: Katsusuke Nabeshima, Tokyo University of Science, Japan Program Committee ----------------- Alin Bostan Inria and Sorbonne University, France Christopher Brown US Naval Academy, United States of America Claus Fieker University of Kaiserslautern, Germany Ruyong Feng Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Mark Giesbrecht University of Waterloo, Canada Martin Helmer Swansea University, United Kingdom Mioara Joldes CNRS and LAAS, France Irina Kogan NCSU, United States of America Diane Maclagan University of Warwick, United Kingdom Stephen Melczer University of Waterloo, Canada Fatemeh Mohammadi KU Leuven, Belgium Clément Pernet Grenoble INP - UGA, France Veronika Pillwein RISC JKU, Austria Adrien Poteaux University of Lille, France Daniel Robertz RWTH Aachen University, Germany Mahsa Shirmohammadi CNRS and IRIF, France Gilles Villard CNRS and ENS Lyon, France John Voight University of Sydney, Australia Kazuhiro Yokoyama Rikkyo University, Japan Lihong Zhi Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Short Communications Committee ------------------------------ Erika Ábrahám, RWTH Aachen University, Germany Hao Du, Beijing, University of Posts and Telecommunications, China Claudia Fevola, Inria Saclay, France Kisun Lee, Clemson University, United States of America Jie Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Software Presentation Committee ------------------------------- Alexander Brandt, Dalhousie University, Canada Clemens Hofstadler, Johannes Kepler University, Austria Dong Lu, Southwest Jiaotong University, China Katsusuke Nabeshima, Tokyo University of Science, Japan Satellite Event --------------- Satisfiability Checking and Symbolic Computation Workshop 2026: https://www.sc-square.org/CSA/workshop11.html --- ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. 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[DMANET] workshop on constrained optimization & learning - Grenoble, France

Dear colleagues, We are organizing a one-day workshop on constrained optimization and learning, in Grenoble (France) on the 17th of June. Attendance is free but registration is mandatory at the following link due to limited capacity: https://framaforms.org/optimization-and-learning-day-registration-1777997005 The list of speakers and additional information can be found on the event page: https://ghost-team.gitlabpages.inria.fr/events/optimization_learning26/ We will offer the possibility to present posters in a dedicated session. Best regards, Guillaume Dalle & Mathieu Besançon ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Complexity as a Kaleidoscope 2026, workshop in Lisbon

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the *Complexity as a Kaleidoscope 2026* workshop, to be held in *Lisbon, Portugal*, from *July 30 to August 1, 2026*. Here is a link to the webpage: Complexity as a Kaleidoscope 2026 <https://complexitykaleidoscope.wordpress.com/> The workshop is co-located with the Computational Complexity Conference (CCC) <https://computationalcomplexity.org/>, which takes place immediately following the workshop (August 3–6). There is only room for about 60 participants, so please register ASAP (registration link in webpage)! A "Bourbaki-Style" WorkshopFor this workshop, we are trying something a little different, inspired by the Bourbaki seminars. Normally speakers talk about their own work, and related work. Instead, we are aiming for something more in the spirit of the Bourbaki seminar: instead of speakers talking about their own work, they will be paying homage to other people’s work. As co-organizers of the workshop, we share a (somewhat speculative) intuition that this will lead to wonderful talks and promote a happy, friendly atmosphere. Having chosen a paper or collection of works among their favorites, the purpose of the talk would be for the speaker to share why they like it, to give the audience some flavor of what it’s like to think about the topic (which should definitely include going over some of the proofs), and also perhaps to say something about the work’s history, context, etc. Confirmed Speakers We are excited to host the following amazing speakers: - Dmytro Gavinsky <https://users.math.cas.cz/~gavinsky/> - Anup Rao <https://homes.cs.washington.edu/~anuprao/> - Rahul Santhanam <https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/people/rahul.santhanam/> - Mary Wootters <https://sites.google.com/site/marywootters> - Amir Yehudayoff <https://amiryehudayoff.github.io/home/> Travel Support A limited travel fund is available to assist participants with travel and accommodation costs. Also, lunch will be provided. We hope to see you in Lisbon! Bruno Loff, Suhail Sherif, Navid Talebanfard ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [DEADLINE EXTENSION] Call for Papers | MASSIVE Workshop @ PAAMS 2026

======================================================= [DEADLINE EXTENSION] Call for Papers – MASSIVE Workshop @ PAAMS 2026 Workshop on Multi-Agent Systems: Simulations, Intelligence & VErification Website CFP: https://sites.google.com/view/massive2026workshop/home Contact: massive26@protonmail.com<mailto:massive26@protonmail.com> ======================================================= Dear Researchers, we cordially invite you to submit your original work to the MASSIVE Workshop (Multi-Agent Systems: Simulations, Intelligence & VErification), co-located with PAAMS 2026 – 24th International Conference on Practical Applications of Agents and Multi-Agent Systems. This will be a hybrid event (offering both in-person and online participation) held on October 21–23, 2026, in the beautiful city of Naples, Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The workshop explores the evolution of intelligent systems, ranging from theoretical models to simulations and experimental applications. Some of the relevant topics include:       •     Multi-agent systems and Agent-Based Modeling & Simulation;       •     Coordination and planning (Multi-Agent Pathfinding);       •     Digital Twins and simulation of complex systems;       •     Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning applications;       •     Swarm Robotics and emergent behaviors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Publication: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Accepted papers will be considered for publication in PAAMS 2026 Workshops Proceedings (Springer CCIS series) subject to meeting the publisher's quality standards. *** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Dates ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Paper submission deadline: 8th May 2026. 22nd May 2026 Notification of acceptance: 19 June 2026. 26th June 2026 Camera-ready deadline: 15 July 2026 Conference: 21–23 October 2026, Naples, Italy (HYBRID) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for papers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CFP info and details: https://sites.google.com/view/massive2026workshop/call-for-papers Submissions should be uploaded to EasyChair; please ensure to select the MASSIVE Workshop track under the PAAMS conference. Looking forward your submissions! ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [CFP] The British Machine Vision Conference (BMVC), Lancaster, UK, 23- 26, Nov 2026

*** Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this CFP *** ===================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS ****************************************************************** The British Machine Vision Conference (BMVC) 23-26, Nov, 2026, Lancaster, UK https://bmvc2026.bmva.org ****************************************************************** The British Machine Vision Conference (BMVC) is one of the major international conferences on computer vision and related areas. It is organised by the British Machine Vision Association (BMVA). BMVC’26 will be hosted by Lancaster University on 23rd - 26th November 2026. Top papers from BMVC 2026 will be invited to submit extended versions to a special issue of the International Journal of Computer Vision (IJCV). *Key Dates (23:59 AoE)* Abstract Submission Deadline: 22 May, 2026 Paper & Supplementary Submission Deadline: 29 May, 2026 Rebuttal Period: 3 - 10 Jul, 2026 Author Notification of Decisions: 7 Aug, 2026 Camera-Ready Paper Deadline: 28 Aug, 2026 *Please note that the Abstract and Paper/ Supplementary deadlines will not be extended. *Topics of Interest * Authors are invited to submit high-quality papers in image processing, computer vision, machine learning and related areas including, but not limited to: · 3D from X, Shape Modeling and Processing · Action, Event, and Video Understanding · Adversarial Attack and Defense · Biometrics · Computational Photography and Photogrammetry · Computer Vision Theory · Datasets and Evaluation · Deep Learning Architectures and Techniques · Document Analysis · Embodied Vision: Active Agents, Simulation · Explainable, Fair, and Ethical AI · Generative Models · Humans: Face, Gesture, Pose, and Body Movement · Image and Video Retrieval · Low-level and Physics-based Vision · Medical and Biological Image Analysis · Motion Estimation and Tracking · Multimodal Learning (Vision + Language, Audio, etc.) · Recognition, Segmentation, and Scene Understanding · Representation, Self-supervised, and Transfer Learning · Uncertainty · Vision Applications, Systems, and Robotics · Visual Reasoning · Brave New Ideas (novel approaches or theories, not necessarily benchmark gains) *Submission Guideline* Main papers must not exceed 14 pages (excluding references). Supplementary information (e.g., appendices, videos, additional results) can be submitted as a single .zip file by the deadline. All submissions must be made through the OpenReview system. BMVC’26 employs a double-blind review process. Work submitted to BMVC’26 must be original and cannot be under concurrent review for another peer-reviewed conference or journal. *Organising Committee* *General Chairs * Jun Liu Lancaster University Majid Mirmehdi University of Bristol *Advisory Chairs* Ming-Hsuan Yang UC Merced; DeepMind Stan Sclaroff Boston University Mubarak Shah University of Central Florida *Programme Chairs* Bryan M. Williams Lancaster University Hossein Rahmani Lancaster University Bohyung Han Seoul National University Jianfei Cai Monash University Gabriela Czanner University of Southampton Michael Yang University of Bath *Technical Programme Chairs* Qiuhong Ke Monash University Ping Hu UESTC; VinUniversity Haoxuan Qu Lancaster University Zhuoling Li Lancaster University *Workshop Chairs* Richard Jiang Lancaster University Guosheng Hu University of Bristol Ziquan Liu QMUL Emma Wilson Lancaster University *Industrial / Keynote Chairs* Mark Nixon University of Southampton *Doctoral Consortium Chairs* Ali Cheraghian Macquarie University *Website Chairs * Xiaofei Hui Lancaster University *Proceedings Chairs* Yakun Ju University of Leicester Jian Hu QMUL Qiuchi Xiang Lancaster University Yu Xue Lancaster University *Publicity Chairs * Kosta Derpanis York University Qian Zheng Zhejiang University Ritesh Vyas PDEU Zhengxin Yu Lancaster University *Sponsorship Chair* Ziquan Liu QMUL *Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Chairs* Emily Winter Lancaster University Yujun Cai UQ *Sustainability Chairs* Adrian Friday Lancaster University *Local Arrangement Chairs* Miles Walker Lancaster University *BMVA * Toby Breckon Treasurer Neill Campbell Chairman Andrew Gilbert Payments Master General Further Information and Updates: https://bmvc2026.bmva.org ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************