[DMANET] Job opportunity in Australia (one week left to apply)

Monash University in Melbourne, Australia is looking to hire a discrete mathematician for a continuing research and teaching position in an established and highly successful discrete mathematics research group. For full details of the position including selection criteria see: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/694429/lecturersenior-lecturer-in-discrete-mathematics The deadline for applications is imminent: *Sunday 13 Sep* Australian time (and be aware that we are nearly a full day ahead of some parts of the world). Please circulate to anyone in the job market. For inquiries, please contact me at ian.wanless@monash.edu Prof Ian Wanless ********************************************************** * * 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] evoApplications 30th International Conference on the Applications of Evolutionary Computation - 31 March - 2 April 2027

evoApplications - 30th International Conference on the Applications of Evolutionary Computation. http://www.evostar.org/2027/evoapps/ Dear Colleague(s), Below you will find the call for papers for evoApplications * 2027. *Deadline*: November 1, 2026. *Venue*: Mainz, Germany Feel free to distribute and thank you for your time. Apologies for the cross-posting. EvoApplications, the International Conference on the Applications of Evolutionary Computation -formerly known as EvoWorkshops- brings together researchers in applications of Evolutionary Computation and other Nature-inspired techniques. EvoApplications invites high quality contributions for its 30th edition, which will be held as part of the EvoStar 2027 event and co-located within EvoStar with four related conferences: EuroGP, EvoCOP, EvoLearn, and EvoMUSART. The aim of EvoApplications is to create a friendly environment that can lead to the establishment or strengthening of scientific collaborations and exchanges among attendees. Therefore, EvoApplications solicits high-quality original research papers (including significant work-in-progress) on any aspect of applications of Evolutionary Computation, both to real-world or methodological contexts in which Evolutionary Computation can contribute to pushing the limits of the state of the art beyond the present ones. We encourage you to submit papers focused on interesting, relevant and original works that are related to all kinds of applications of Evolutionary Computation. EvoApplications Conference Proceedings in SpringerLink <https://link.springer.com/conference/evoapplications> (since 2009) EvoWorkshops Conference Proceedings in SpringerLink <https://link.springer.com/conference/evoworkshops> (from 1999 to 2008) *Conference programme chairs* - *Josefa Díaz-Álvarez* University of Extremadura *mjdiaz (at) unex.es <http://unex.es/>* - *Jamal Toutouh* University of Malaga *jamal (at) uma.es <http://uma.es/>* *Publication chair* - *Harald Michael Ludwig* TU Wien, Austria *harald.ludwig (at) tuwien.ac.at <http://tuwien.ac.at/>* *Submission Details* Accepted papers will be published by Springer Nature in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. Submissions must be original and not published elsewhere. They will be peer reviewed by at least three members of the program committee. The reviewing process will be *double-blind, so please omit information about the authors in the submitted paper*. Follow these instructions <https://www.evostar.org/2027/submit-paper/> to submit a paper. -- Jamal Toutouh El Alamin ********************************************************** * * 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] IEEE ComComAp 2026 - CFP - Paphos, Cyprus [Deadline Extended]

Call for Papers *IEEE ComComAp 2026* The 2026 8th Computing, Communications and IoT Applications Conference The 2026 8th IEEE Computing, Communications and IoT Applications Conference (IEEE ComComAp 2026) will be held from *December 14–17, 2026* in *Paphos, Cyprus*. The conference will be organized as a *hybrid event*. IEEE ComComAp 2026 invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit original research papers, short papers, posters, and demos in the areas of computing, communications, Internet of Things, and related emerging technologies. Topics of Interest - Internet of Things and smart applications - Cloud, edge, and fog computing - Wireless and mobile communications - 5G, 6G, and future networks - Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications - Cybersecurity, privacy, and trust - Smart cities and intelligent systems - Data analytics and big data applications - Distributed systems and networking - AR/VR and emerging computing technologies Important Dates *Full/Short Paper Submission Due:* September 15, 2026 (Extended) *Conference Dates:* December 14–17, 2026 Submission Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished work through the conference submission system. *Submission Link:* https://conferences.sparcly.ai/ComComAp2026 Publication Accepted and presented papers are expected to be submitted for inclusion in the conference proceedings, subject to meeting all publication requirements. Conference Website For more information, please visit: https://comcomap.net/2026/ *IEEE ComComAp 2026* December 14–17, 2026 | Paphos, Cyprus | Hybrid Event --Regards, ********************************************************** * * 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] ICAA 2027 - Final Call for Papers

ICAA 2027 Final Call for Papers (Submission Deadline Extended) =============================== International Conference on Applied Algorithms ICAA 2027, Kolkata, India, January 06 - 08, 2027 (In Hybrid Mode) Department of Computer Sc. & Engg. Heritage Institute of Technology =============================== Email: icaa@heritageit.edu URL:https://icaa.co.in Call for Papers =============== The conference seeks original contributions related to design, analysis, implementation, and experimental evaluation of efficient algorithms and data structures for problems with relevant real-world applications. We seek contributions that demonstrate novel algorithmic approaches, computational techniques, innovative applications of algorithms in real-world scenarios and case studies showcasing the impact of algorithms in solving complex problems. Submissions should present significant algorithmic contributions supported by analysis and/or experimental evaluation clearly highlighting the motivating application. Papers on industrial applications with strong algorithmic content are welcome and should emphasize real-world implementations of systems or provide analytical insights based on real-world datasets with industrial applications. Keynote Speakers ================ Janos Pach, Renyi Institute, Budapest, Hungary and EFPL, Switzerland Sourav Chakraborty, ISI, Kolkata, India Sumanta Ghosh, ISI, Kolkata, India Maharaj Mukherjee, Bank of America, New York, USA (Online) Danilo Pelusi, University of Teramo, Italy (Online) Submission Instructions ======================= Authors are invited to submit papers on original research on Applied Algorithms. Simultaneous submission to a journal or another conference with refereed proceedings is not allowed. The Proceedings of ICAA 2027 will be published as a Springer Verlag LNCS volume. Papers must be prepared using LaTeX/LaTeX2e and should not exceed 12 pages in Springer Verlag LNCS style. The LNCS style file must be used without altering margins and font size. The paper must be submitted as a .pdf file using Microsoft CMT. An appendix of a maximum of two pages may be added during submission to include additional results, and this will be read at the discretion of the reviewers. Important Dates =============== Paper Deadline: 16 September, 2026 (FINAL) Notification of Acceptance: 25 October, 2026 Camera Ready Papers due: 31 October, 2026 Author Registration starts: 31 October, 2026 Early Bird Registration by: 15 November, 2026 Conference Starts: 06 January 2027 All dates are AoE Topics of Interest ================== We solicit contributions covering various areas including but not limited to the following topics: Graph Algorithms Electronic Design Automation Computational Biology Algorithmic Microfluidics Computational Geometry Social Network Analysis Approximation Algorithms Cryptography and Network Security Randomized Algorithms Energy Efficient Algorithms Spatial Informatics and GIS Quantum Computing Discrete Geometry Number Theoretic Algorithms Machine Learning Algorithms Natural Language Processing Deep Learning Algorithms Computer Vision Reinforcement Learning Algorithms Data Mining Heuristic Search Logic and Reasoning Generative AI Optimization Algorithms Recommender Systems Robotics Image Processing Neuromorphic Computing Program Committee ================= Akash Agrawal, Meta, Menlo Park, CA, USA Amitava Mukherjee, BITS Pilani, Dubai, UAE Andrzej Lingas, Lund University, Sweden Anindya Halder, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India Anirban Bhar, SRM University, India Aniruddha Dasgupta, Bluebell Research, Australia Anup K. Sen, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Anurina Tarafdar, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Arijit Karati, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan Asit Kumar Das, IIEST Shibpur, Howrah, India B. Uma Shankar, ISI Kolkata, India Bhaskar Dasgupta, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA Bruhadeshwar Bezawada, South Arkansas University, USA Christos Zaroliagis, University of Patras, Greece (Co-Chair) C.V. Jawahar, IIIT Hyderabad Daniele Frigioni, University of L'Aquilla, Via Vetoio, Italy Deba Prasad Mandal, ISI Kolkata, India Debranjan Sarkar, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Deeksha Arya, University of Tokyo, Japan Deepika Prakash, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, India Diganta Sengupta, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Dinabandhu Bhandari, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Elisavet Konstantinou, University of the Aegean, Greece Haider Banka, IIT Dhanbad, India Joydeep Das, The Heritage Academy, Kolkata, India Krishnendu Ghosh, College of Charleston, USA Kushal Shah, UTMT Bhopal, India Mia Persson, Malmo University, Sweden Michiel Smid, Carleton University, Canada Mohuya Byabartta Kar, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Nilanjana G. Basu, IEM Salt Lake, Kolkata, India Nilina Bera, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Othon Michail, University of Patras, Greece Partha Basuchowdhuri, IACS, Kolkata, India Partha Bhowmick, IIT Kharagpur, India Pintu Lohar, Sunway University, Malaysia Poulami Das, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Prashant Srivastava, Amity University, Noida, India Prosenjit Gupta, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India (Co-Chair) Rajat K. De, ISI Kolkata, India Ram Narayan Yadav, IITRAM, Ahmedabad, India Ravi Janardan, University of Minnesota, USA Ritankar Mandal, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Saladi Rahul, IISc Bangalore, India S. K. Venkatesan, CQRL Bits LLP, Chennai, India Sabyasachee Banerjee, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Samarjit Chakrabarty, University of North Carolina, USA Sanjoy K. Saha, Jadavpur University, India Shankho Subhra Pal, Agentic AI Research, Google, India Sharath Raghvendra, North Carolina State University, USA Soharab Hossain Shaikh, BML Munjal University, Gurgaon, India Soumendu Chakraborty, IIIT Lucknow, India Subhajit Datta, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Subhashis Majumder, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India (Co-Chair) Subhrajit Bhattacharya, NITTE Bangalore, India Sujay Saha, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Suman Kundu, IIT Madras, India Suman Sanyal, Goa Institute of Management, India Swarup K. Roy, Tezpur University, India Tathagata Bhattacharya, Auburn University, Montgomery, USA Trupil Limbasiya, Bennet University, India Uroš Čibej, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Vikas Malviya, MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education, Doha, Qatar Vikas Upadhyaya, NIIT University, India Wing-Kai Hon, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Yoshihiro Maruyama, Kyoto University, Japan Advisors ======== H. K. Chaudhary, Chairman, Kalyan Bharti Trust P R Agarwala, Chairman, Board of Governors, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India P. K. Agarwal, CEO, Kalyan Bharti Trust Basab Chaudhuri, Principal, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Sujit K. Barua, Registrar, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Souvik Bhattacharyya, Principal Advisor, Higher Education, Kalyan Bharti Trust Amitava Bagchi, Former Professor, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India Steering Committee Chairs ========================= Bhargab B. Bhattacharya, IIEST Shibpur, Howrah, India Sandeep Sen, IIIT DElhi, India General Chair ============= Subhashis Majumder, Heritage Institute of Technology Organizing Chair ================ Diganta Sengupta, Heritage Institute of Technology Publicity Chairs ================ Sabyasachee Banerjee, Heritage Institute of Technology Nilanjana G. Basu, IEM Salt Lake, Kolkata Reshma Roychoudhuri, Heritage Institute of Technology Registration Chairs ==================== Poulami Das, Heritage Institute of Technology Pratyusa Dash, Heritage Institute of Technology ********************************************************** * * 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] AISSA 2026: The IEEE co-sponsored International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Centric Systems, Services, and Applications, 8 - 10 December, 2026 | San Antonio, USA.

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Centric Systems, Services, and Applications (AISSA 2026) https://emergingtechnet.org/AISSA2026/index.php 8 - 10 December, 2026 | San Antonio, USA. Hybrid Event and Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Lone Star Section *AISSA 2026 CFP:* Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are computational frameworks designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. These systems integrate algorithms, data, and computing power to enable machines to adapt and improve their performance over time. AI systems encompass a wide range of technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and autonomous robotics, and they are increasingly applied in domains such as healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, transportation, and smart cities. As they continue to evolve, AI systems are not only transforming industries and enhancing human capabilities but also raising important considerations around ethics, transparency, and trustworthiness. The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Centric Systems, Services, and Applications (AISSA 2026) aims to bring together leading researchers, academics, and practitioners from around the world to share their latest findings, innovations, and applications in Artificial Intelligence and intelligent systems. AISSA 2026 provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for presenting advances and exchanging insights on the theoretical foundations, cutting-edge technologies, and real-world implementations of AI. AISSA 2026 will feature keynote talks, technical paper sessions, workshops, and tutorials covering a wide range of AI topics. We invite submissions of high-quality research papers describing original and unpublished results in all areas of Artificial Intelligence Systems. addresses the use of advanced intelligent systems in providing cybersecurity solutions in many fields, and the challenges, approaches, and future directions. We invite the submission of original papers on all topics related to Intelligent Systems with special interest in but not limited to: · Machine Learning and Data-Driven Systems · Natural Language and Multimodal AI Systems · Generative AI, Foundation Models, and Large Language Models · Computer Vision, Image and Video Processing · Artificial Intelligence Systems Applications · Artificial Intelligence Systems Security · Computational Language and Human-Centered Systems · Prompt Engineering and Fine-tuning · Multimodal LLMs Systems · Agentic AI Systems *Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings* Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link. A full paper can be up to 8 pages (including all figures, tables and references). Length of short papers can be up to 6 pages. Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the conference Proceeding, and to be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. *Important Dates:* - *Paper submission deadline: 10 September 2026* - Notification of acceptance: 1 November 2026 - Camera-ready Submission: 15 November 2026 *Contact:* Please send any inquiry on AISSA to: emergingtechnetwork@gmail.com ********************************************************** * * 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] Job Posting - Associate Professors at University of Oxford

Job title: Two Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science (with Tutorial Fellowships) Application link: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=185766 Vacancy ID: 185766 Advert Opening date: 1 September 2026 Advert Closing date: 16 December 2026 Contract type: Full time, Permanent upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years. Salary: 30S: Combined University and College salary from £57,986 to £77,366 per annum plus substantial additional benefits. Location: Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford Bahar Uygur (she/her), Assoc CIPD HR Coordinator, Room 224 HR, Professional Services Department of Computer Science Wolfson Building, Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QG www.cs.ox.ac.uk<http://www.cs.ox.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] SPIRE 2026 - Call for Participation

**33rd International Symposium on String Processing and Information Retrieval** **October 13-15, 2026, Hamilton, Canada** We warmly invite researchers, practitioners, and students to participate in the 33rd International Symposium on String Processing and Information Retrieval (SPIRE 2026), to be held at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, from October 13 to 15, 2026. Hamilton is located in Southern Ontario and offers convenient access to Toronto and Niagara Falls, providing attendees with opportunities to explore one of Canada's most vibrant regions. SPIRE is an international forum for the exchange of ideas and research results in string processing, information retrieval, data structures and algorithms, computational biology, text compression, pattern matching, and related areas. Since its inception in 1993, SPIRE has established itself as a premier venue for bringing together researchers from academia and industry to discuss advances in theory, methodology, and applications. **Keynote Speakers** SPIRE 2026 is pleased to feature keynote talks by: [-] Meng He, Dalhousie University, Canada: Succinct Data Structures for Distance Queries in Interval Graphs [-] Lila Kari, University of Waterloo, Canada: Short DNA Patterns Reveal Environmental Imprints in Extremophile Genomes [-] Tomasz Kociumaka, Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany: The Many Faces of Locally Consistent Parsing **Accepted Papers** The list of accepted papers can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/spire-2026/accepted-papers?authuser=0 In addition to the accepted papers, SPIRE 2026 features a Best Paper Award, sponsored by Springer. **Workshop** SPIRE 2026 will be followed by the: 21st Workshop on Compression, Text, and Algorithms (WCTA 2026) October 16, 2026 WCTA 2026 is pleased to feature an invited talk by: [-] Ian Munro, Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, Canada Venue: McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada **Registration** The early registration fee (until September 7, 2026) is CAD $515 (student), CAD $645 (faculty/author/other). The late registration fee (from September 8, 2026 to October 3, 2026) is CAD $645 (student), CAD $800 (faculty/other). Other details, including travel, accommodation, and the conference program, are available on the conference website: https://sites.google.com/view/spire-2026/home?authuser=0 We look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton for SPIRE 2026. SPIRE 2026 Organizing Committee McMaster University, Canada ********************************************************** * * 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] ISMP 2027: Submission Platform Now Open

26th International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP 2027) Amsterdam, The Netherlands July 25-30, 2027 https://ismp2027.mathopt.nl/ The submission platform for the 26th International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP 2027) is now open! ISMP 2027 will be held at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from July 25-30, 2027. Held on behalf of the Mathematical Optimization Society, ISMP is a triennial conference bringing together scientists from around the world to present and discuss their latest advances and developments in mathematical programming. Plenary Speakers Daniel Bienstock, Columbia University Jim Luedtke, University of Wisconsin-Madison Thomas Rothvoss, University of Washington Katya Scheinberg, Georgia Tech Defeng Sun, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Semi-Plenary Speakers David Applegate, Google NYC Nicolas Boumal, EPFL Rene Henrion, Weierstrass Institute Berlin Patrick Jaillet, MIT Rahul Mazumder, MIT Gonzalo Munoz, Universidad de Chile Vera Traub, ETH Zurich Madeleine Udell, Stanford University Laszlo Vegh, University of Bonn With a broad range of streams covering different areas of mathematical optimization, ISMP 2027 offers opportunities to present and exchange ideas across the field. We invite you to submit your work to ISMP 2027! The submission platform and submission guidelines are accessible via: https://ismp2027.mathopt.nl/registration/submission Important Dates January 15, 2027: Submission deadline contributed talks & Early bird registration opens March 15, 2027: Early bird registration deadline July 25, 2027: Conference starts Further information about ISMP 2027, including the full list of streams, can be found at: https://ismp2027.mathopt.nl/ We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming researchers and practitioners from around the world to Amsterdam for ISMP 2027. The ISMP 2027 Organizing Committee ********************************************************** * * 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] Liverpool Discrete Mathematics Colloquium – 8–9 September 2026

Dear all, The 3rd Liverpool Discrete Mathematics Colloquium (LDMC) will take place on 8–9 September 2026 at the University of Liverpool, UK. This year's colloquium focuses on the mathematically rigorous analysis of black-box AI and optimisation algorithms, with each day devoted to a different topic. Participants are very welcome to attend either day individually, or both days. Tuesday 8 September – Logical Aspects of Graph Neural Networks The first day will focus on the logical and mathematical foundations of Graph Neural Networks. Tutorial: Michael Benedikt (Oxford) and Tony Tan (Liverpool) -  Logical Aspects of Graph Neural Networks Invited speakers: Carsten Lutz (Leipzig) Emily Jin (Oxford) Jonni Virtema (Glasgow) Wednesday 9 September – Stochastic Gradient Descent The second day will focus on the mathematical analysis of Stochastic Gradient Descent. Tutorial: Steffen Dereich (Münster) - Convergence of Stochastic Gradient Descent Invited speakers: Benjamin Dupuis (ENS Paris) Alex Mijatovic (Warwick) Sarah Sachs (Bristol) Each day will feature a two-hour tutorial, invited talks, and plenty of time for discussion and networking. The event is free of charge and open to all. Registration is required, and you may register for one day or for both days. Please register by 3rd of September so that we can make arrangements for coffee breaks and dinner. Further details and registration are available on the LDMC website: https://j-sylvester.github.io/LDMC26 The event is supported by: Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research/UKRI Applied Probability Trust University of Liverpool Many thanks, John Sylvester, Linglong Yuan & Viktor Zamaraev ********************************************************** * * 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] Postdoctoral position in measurable combinatorics – LoGloS project (Prague, Czechia)

Dear all, I would like to advertise a 3-year postdoctoral position in measurable combinatorics at Charles University in Prague, Czechia, starting in January 2027 (or later by agreement). The position is funded through the project LoGloS – Local and Global Structure in Measurable Combinatorics funded by the Czech Ministry of Education and Sports under the ERC CZ programme (1 September 2026 – 31 August 2031). The project lies at the interface of descriptive set theory, combinatorics, probability, dynamics, and theoretical computer science. Its aim is to develop a unified framework for studying structural, combinatorial, and algorithmic aspects of local problems on graphs, groups, and Euclidean spaces, in both discrete and continuous settings. Topics of particular interest include: countable Borel equivalence relations and combinatorics of Borel graphs, local algorithms, random processes, and measurable dynamics, distributed and randomized algorithms, continuous and discrete tilings, connections between descriptive combinatorics, probability, dynamics, and theoretical computer science. The position is open to candidates interested in any of these directions, broadly interpreted. Researchers with related backgrounds who would like to move into these areas are also very welcome to apply. Position details: 3-year fixed-term postdoctoral position Salary: 75,000 CZK/month Starting date: January 2027, or by agreement Generous travel budget Location: Charles University, Prague, Czechia More information about the project and the position can be found here: https://grebikj.github.io/LoGloS.html Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me at grebikj@gmail.com, attaching a CV and a short research statement describing their interests and potential fit with the project. Applications received by the beginning of October 2026 will receive full consideration, and I expect to make a decision in late October. Please feel free to forward this announcement to anyone who might be interested. Best regards, Jan Grebík Charles University Prague, Czechia ********************************************************** * * 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] DTISO CFP: The IEEE co-sponsored International Conference on Digital Transformation and Intelligent SOciety, 17 - 20 November 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The International Conference on Digital Transformation and Intelligent SOciety (DTISO 2026) https://dtis-conference.org/2026/ 17 - 20 November 2026 | Barcelona, Spain Hybrid Event and Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Spain Section *DTISO 2026 CFP:* Digital transformation and intelligent society refer to the profound integration of advanced digital technologies—such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things into every aspect of modern life. This transformation is reshaping how individuals communicate, how organizations operate, and how governments deliver services. By leveraging data-driven insights and intelligent systems, digital transformation enhances efficiency, enables automation, and supports more informed and timely decision-making across sectors including healthcare, education, industry, and public administration. An intelligent society builds upon these capabilities to create interconnected, adaptive, and human-centered environments where technology is used not only to optimize processes but also to improve quality of life, promote inclusivity, and support sustainable development. As digital ecosystems continue to evolve, the synergy between technological innovation and societal needs becomes essential in addressing global challenges and driving long-term economic and social progress. The International Conference on Digital Transformation and Intelligent Society (DTISO) invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit their original and high-quality contributions addressing the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in shaping an intelligent society. We invite the submission of original papers on all topics related to Intelligent Systems for Cybersecurity, with special interest in but not limited to: *·** Digital Transformation Foundations * - Digital Transformation innovation and strategy - Smart cities and smart environments - Industry 4.0 and 5.0 - Digital governance and e-government - Digital economy and business transformation *·** Artificial Intelligence for Digital Society * - Generative AI and Large Language Models - Intelligent Automation and Robotics - Natural Language Processing and Conversational Systems - Computer Vision and Multimedia Intelligence - Predictive Analytics and Intelligent Forecasting - Multi-Agent and Autonomous Systems - Recommender Systems and Personalization - Knowledge Graphs and Semantic Technologies - AI-Driven Decision Support Systems *·** Digital Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies * - Cloud Computing and Digital Platforms - Edge Computing and Intelligent Infrastructure - Internet of Things (IoT) and Connected Systems - 5G/6G and Future Communication Systems - Blockchain and Decentralized Applications - Quantum Computing and Future Digital Technologies - Digital Twin Technologies - Cybersecurity and Digital Trust - Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI *·** Smart Society and Human-Centered Systems * - Intelligent Society and Smart Living Technologies - Smart Cities and Urban Intelligence - E-Government and Digital Public Services - Smart Education and E-Learning Technologies - Intelligent Healthcare and Digital Health Systems - Social Computing and Digital Communities - Human-Centered AI and Intelligent Interaction - Digital Inclusion and Accessibility - Ethical and Societal Impact of Emerging Technologies - Digital Media, Misinformation, and Content Intelligence *·** Industry, Economy, and Sustainable Transformation* - Digital Transformation Strategies and Frameworks - Digital Economy and Smart Business Models - Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing - FinTech and Intelligent Financial Systems - Smart Agriculture and Precision Farming - Intelligent Transportation and Mobility Systems - Sustainable Digital Transformation - Smart Energy and Green Technologies - AI Governance and Regulatory Technologies *·** Data Science and Intelligent Information Systems* - Big Data Analytics for Smart Society - Intelligent Information Retrieval and Search Systems - Data-Driven Smart Applications - Advanced Data Processing and Analytics - Real-Time Monitoring and Intelligent Systems - Context-Aware and Adaptive Systems - Data Privacy and Secure Information Systems - Intelligent Decision Analytics - Semantic and Cognitive Computing Systems * Submission Types:* Accepted types of submissions are including: * Full papers (8 Pages), * Short papers and PhD forum (6 Pages) * Workshop papers (6 Pages) * Posters and demos (2 Pages). All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE for publication and to be indexed by Scopus. *Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings* Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link. A full paper can be up to 8 pages (including all figures, tables and references). Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected without review. Also submissions received after the due date, exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information or clarification. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the DTISO Proceeding, and be published by the IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Services and be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. *Important Dates:* - Paper Submission: *September 10, 2026 * *(Firm and Final) * - Notification to Authors: October 5, 2026 - Camera Ready Submission: October 20, 2026 *Contact:* Please send any inquiry on DTISO to : info@dtis-conference.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/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] WCTA 2026: 2nd call for abstracts

Workshop on Compression, Text, and Algorithms (WCTA 2026) October 16th, McMaster University, Canada The 21st Workshop on Compression, Text, and Algorithms (WCTA 2026) will be held at McMaster University on October 16th 2026, co-located with SPIRE 2026 and the day after it. https://sites.google.com/view/spire-2026/wcta 2nd call for abstracts WCTA is a forum primarily intended for early-stage researchers to present their work. We encourage junior members of our community to submit a one-page abstract (not including references) containing preferably unpublished work, work in progress, surveys of interest, and open problems, among others. WCTA has no published proceedings, so the results presented can also be submitted to other workshops and conferences. Important dates * Abstract deadline: September 7th, 2026 (anywhere on Earth) * Notification: September 10th, 2026 * Workshop: October 16th, 2026 Submission Please submit a one-page abstract (excluding references) in PDF format via email to both Travis Gagie (travis.gagie at gmail.com) and Shahin Kamali (kamalis at yorku.ca)with the subject line "WCTA submission". The workshop will be in-person, with online presentations only in special cases (e.g., authors with travel difficulties). If you want to present online, please request it in your submission email. There is no fee for WCTA. Invited Speaker Ian Munro is Distinguished Professor Emeritus and, until retirement, was University Professor and Canada Research Chair in Algorithm Design in the D.R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, where he has been a faculty member since completing his PhD at the University of Toronto in 1971. His research has concentrated on the efficiency of algorithms and data structures. He has authored over 150 conference and 100 journal papers and has supervised 26 Ph.D.'s on the subject. Dr. Munro has held visiting positions at a number of major universities and research labs, including AT&T Bell Labs, Princeton University and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics. His consulting activities have included work with government and several major computer companies. He has served on the editorial boards of CACM, Inf & Comp, and B.I.T., and the program committees of most of the major conferences in his area. He is a former Director of Waterloo's Institute for Computer Research. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2003 and Fellow of the ACM in 2008, and made University Professor in 2006. Program Chairs Travis Gagie Shahin Kamali (York 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] [CFP](DDL: Sept. 10(FIRM)) IEEE International Congress on Artificial Intelligence of Things (IEEE AIoT 2026), Kobe, Japan

*** Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this CFP *** ===================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS ****************************************************************** IEEE International Congress on Artificial Intelligence of Things *(**IEEE AIoT** 202**6**), **Dec**. **14**-**16**, 202**6**,* *Kobe, Japan* https://ieee-aiot.org/2026/ ****************************************************************** *Important Dates:* Paper Submission Due: 10 September 2026 (FIRM) Notification of Acceptance: 16 October 2026 Final Manuscript (Camera Ready): 16 November 2026 *Track 1: Agentic AI and IoT* *Track 2. AI for IoT Communications and Networking* *Track 3: Edge, Cloud, and Fog Computing in IoT* *Track 4: Security, Trust, Privacy in AI and IoT* *Track 5: Ubiquitous IoT: Space, Air, Ground, and Sea* *Track 6: Big Data Analytics and IoT Applications* *Submission Link:* https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ieeeaiot2026 IEEE AIoT 2026 aims at bringing together interested parties (universities, research centers, industries and stakeholders) from around the world working in the fields of AI and Internet of Things to exchange opinions, discuss brand-new ideas, developing innovative and emerging solutions, and establishing new collaborations. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two of the most rapidly evolving and interdependent fields of technology. The convergence of these two fields is leading to the creation of an emerging interdisciplinary field, dubbed the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). The AIoT represents the integration of AI technologies into IoT systems and devices, enabling them to interact with their environment in more sophisticated and intelligent ways. By combining IoT with AI, the data collected by distributed nodes can be utilized by applying AI techniques such as machine learning and deep learning. As a result, machine learning capabilities are moved closer to the data source. The IEEE AIoT Conference aims to explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the Internet of Things (IoT) systems and devices, enabling them to interact with their environment in more sophisticated and intelligent ways. The conference will focus on the following areas: l AIoT Architectures, Frameworks, and Algorithms: Developing novel AIoT architectures, frameworks, and algorithms for deploying state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning algorithms on IoT and edge devices, realising the so-called Edge AI or Edge Intelligence; l AIoT Applications: Identifying and exploring new AIoT applications, including healthcare, smart homes, industrial automation, transportation, and digital agriculture; l Standards and Interoperability: Developing standards and protocols for AIoT systems and ensuring interoperability between different platforms and devices; and l Ethics and Security: Addressing ethical and security concerns related to AIoT, such as privacy, transparency, and accountability. Authors are cordially invited to submit their original papers within the eHealth area. The topics include but are not limited to: 1. Edge AI and Distributed Intelligence 2. Machine Learning for IoT Applications 3. Mobile deployment of LLMs 4. Generative AI and LLMs for IoT applications 5. AI-empowered Robotics and Sensing for IoT 6. Smart Cities: AI and IoT Solutions 7. Security and Privacy in AI-driven IoT Systems 8. 5G and its Impact on AI and IoT 9. Blockchain Technology for Securing IoT Devices 10. Human-Machine Interaction in IoT Environments 11. IoT Sensors and Actuators: Innovations and Advances 12. AI-driven Data Analytics and Decision-making 13. Energy-Efficient AI Algorithms for IoT Devices 14. IoT in Healthcare: Applications and Challenges 15. Industrial IoT (IIoT) and AI for Manufacturing 16. Smart Agriculture: AI and IoT in Precision Farming 17. Ethical Considerations in AI-powered IoT Systems 18. IoT Standards and Interoperability 19. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in IoT 20. AI-driven Automation in Supply Chain Management 21. IoT Analytics and Big Data Processing 22. AI in Edge Devices: Challenges and Solutions 23. Wireless Sensor Networks in AI and IoT 24. IoT for Environmental Monitoring and Sustainability 25. AI and IoT in Transportation and Logistics 26. Cross-domain Integration of AI and IoT Technologies 27. Privacy, Security, and Trustworthiness 28. Standardization and Interoperability 29. Demonstrations, Proof-of-Concepts, and Deployments *Track 1: Agentic AI and IoT* Track Chairs: Muhammad Bilal, Lancaster University Yifan Guo, Towson University Yuichi Sei, University of Electro-Communications (UEC Tokyo) *Track 2. AI for IoT Communications and Networking* Track Chairs: Berk Canberk, Edinburgh Napier University Hossein Fotouhi, Mälardalen University Jehad Ali, Ajou University, South Korea *Track 3: Edge, Cloud, and Fog Computing in IoT* Track Chairs: Marica Amadeo, University of Messina Bo Yang, Northwestern Polytechnical University Roberto Morabito, EURECOM *Track 4: Security, Trust, Privacy in AI and IoT* Track Chairs: Wei Yang Bryan Lim, NTU Xuelin Cao, Xidian University Zeeshan Kaleem, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) *Track 5: Ubiquitous IoT: Space, Air, Ground, and Sea* Track Chairs: Wei Wang, San Diego State University Kai Li, University of Luxembourg Cheng Qian, Hood College *Track 6: Big Data Analytics and IoT Applications* Track Chairs: Qing Yang, University of North Texas Guobin Xu, Morgan State University Weixian Liao, Towson University *Paper Format and Submission* IEEE AIoT 2026 invites submission of manuscripts with original research results that have not been previously published or posted on public websites or that are not currently under review by another conference or journal. Submitted manuscripts must be prepared according to IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Format (double column, 10pt font, letter paper) and submitted in the PDF format. The manuscript submitted for review should be no longer than 8 pages. After the manuscript is accepted, the camera-ready paper may have up to 10 pages, subject to an additional fee per extra page. Reviewing will be double-blind. Submissions must not reveal the authors’ names and their affiliations and avoid obvious self-references. Manuscripts should be submitted to one of the research tracks. Submissions not meeting these guidelines will be rejected without consideration of their merits. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the IEEE AIoT 2026 Conference Proceedings and included in IEEE Xplore. *Best Paper Award and Journal Special Issues:* *Three accepted papers will be selected for best paper awards.* . Selected papers will be recommended to IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics (IF: 6.8) Special Issue, IEEE Internet of Things Magazine (IoTM) Special Issue, and Digital Communications and Networks (IF: 7.5) for *potential fast-track publications.* *Submission Link:* https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ieeeaiot2026 *Important Dates:* Paper Submission Due: 10 September 2026 (FIRM) Notification of Acceptance: 16 October 2026 Final Manuscript (Camera Ready): 16 November 2026 *Organization Committee * *General Chairs:* Houbing Song, University of Maryland, USA Reza Malekian, Malmö University, Sweden *TPC Chairs:* Wei Yu, Towson University, USA Michele Nitti, University of Cagliari, Italy Chau Yuen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore *Executive** Chair:* Ruidong Li, Kanazawa University, Japan *Workshop Chairs:* Chuan Foh, University of Surrey, U.K. Yinfeng Cao, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong *Poster Chairs:* Yacine Ghamri-Doudane, University of La Rochelle, France Huijun Tang, Durham University, U.K. *Publicity Chairs:* Zhengxin Yu, Lancaster University, U.K. Mostafa Fouda, Idaho State University, ID, USA Zhiyi Tian, Southeast University, China Keshav Sood, Deakin University, Australia *Publication Chair:* Wanqing Tu, Durham University, U.K. ********************************************************** * * 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] Symposium Discrete Mathematics

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION The Symposium Discrete Mathematics, the biennial meeting of the Discrete Mathematics Group of the German Mathematical Society, will be held at the University of Vienna on 9–10 October 2026. On this occasion, the Richard Rado Prize 2026 for a dissertation in Discrete Mathematics will be awarded. REGISTRATION Registration is free of charge. Please register using the form below. https://sfbrandom.univie.ac.at/events/symposium-discrete-mathematics/ Registration closes on 30 September 2026. VENUE University of Vienna and the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI) PROGRAM Plenary speakers: Daniel Kráľ (Universität Leipzig) Vincent Pilaud (Universitat de Barcelona) Laura Sanità (Bocconi University) Jessica Striker (North Dakota State University) Invited speakers (shortlisted nominees for the Richard Rado Prize 2026): Sandra Albrechtsen (Universität Leipzig) Moritz Grillo (MPI MiS Leipzig) Paul Knappe Marcus Kühn (Universität Bonn) Nikolas Mählmann (University of Warsaw) Chen Wang (JKU Linz) More information can be found on the following webpage: https://symposiumdiscretemathematics2026.univie.ac.at ********************************************************** * * 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] ICNC 2027 Call for Papers - Deadline Extended to September 19, 2026

ICNC 2027 Call for Papers CALL FOR PAPERS 2027 International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communication (ICNC 2027) February 15-18, 2027 Honolulu, Hawaii http://www.conf-icnc.org/2027/ *Paper submission deadline extended to September 19, 2026.* International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications (ICNC), Sponsored by IEEE and Technology Innovation Association, is a premier conference in the computer and communication fields. ICNC 2027 is to be held in *Honolulu, Hawaii* between February 15-18, 2027. We invite you to submit your technical papers to the following areas: - AI and Applications - AI and Machine Learning for Communications and Networking (AMCN) - Communications and Information Security (CIS) - Edge Computing, Cloud Computing and Big Data (ECB) - Mobile and Wireless Networking (MWN) - Multimedia Computing and Communications (MCC) - Next Generation Networks and Internet Applications (NGNI) - Network Algorithms and Performance Evaluations (NAPE) - Optical and Grid Networking (OGN) - Quantum Networking and AI for Computing & Control (QNACC) - Signal Processing for Communications (SPC) - Social Computing and Data Mining (SCDM) - Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks (WASN) - Wireless Communications (WC) The manuscripts are required to follow the standard IEEE camera-ready format (double column, 10-pt font) as well as the requirement set by EDAS paper submission system. The maximum length of ICNC paper without over-length charge is FIVE (5) pages. The authors are allowed to pay for up to TWO (2) additional pages with over length charge. Submitted papers must not have been previously published in or under consideration for publication in another journal or conference. The organizing committee of ICNC 2027 reserves the right to not review papers that either exceed the length specification or have been submitted or published elsewhere. Submissions must include title, abstract, keywords, author and affiliation with email address. All submitted papers will be reviewed by the TPC team and judged on originality, technical correctness, relevance and quality of presentation. An accepted paper must be presented at the conference. Each full registration covers up to two papers by an author. All accepted papers of ICNC (main program and workshops), after being presented onsite at the conference, will be included in the proceedings. Important Dates: Paper submission: *Extended to September 19, 2026* Paper Acceptance: *November 15, 2026* Camera-ready paper: *November 30, 2026* ********************************************************** * * 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] Call for Submissions | IEEE PacificVis 2027 Visual Data Storytelling Contest

Dear colleagues, The call for submissions for the 2027 PacificVis Visual Data Storytelling Contest is now live. ~ ~ ~ ~ The 2027 Visual Data Storytelling Contest The Visual Data Storytelling contest celebrates its 11th year in 2027. This contest celebrates the emerging data communication genre, including data storytelling, narrative visualizations, explanatory notebooks, visual essays, and more. It aims to encourage students, researchers, and practitioners to demonstrate the value of data visualization by creating creative and compelling visual data stories. The contest will be held in conjunction with IEEE PacificVis 2027 from April 19-22, 2027 in Busan, South Korea. Storytellers are invited to submit visual data-driven stories that draw upon (or intersect with) any of these areas. In addition, entries that focus on computational journalism and artistic design projects are encouraged. Unlike contests such as the IEEE VAST challenge or the IEEE SciVis Contest, the data for the PacificVis visual data storytelling contest is intentionally left unspecified; you are free to choose any publicly available dataset(s). Similarly, the task that storytellers are to accomplish is to successfully communicate a message or series of messages (i.e., a narrative, a series of insights) using data visualization techniques. The story's themes can draw from any topic, including current affairs, history, natural disasters, and research findings from the sciences and humanities. Entries may be submitted by teams or individuals from industry and academia. Submission Requirements Storytelling submissions can take several forms, including: - Images, Infographics, and Data Comics - Videos and Animations - Data Notebooks and Interactive Articles - Websites - Immersive and Augmented Experiences - Audio-Visual Projects, Physicalization, and Game-Based Storytelling - Other Unconventional Forms of Media and Interactive Storytelling Work Please see the contest website (https://visstory.github.io/) for full details and requirements. Submissions may be made on PCS (submit to the PacificVis 2027 conference, PacificVis 2027 Visual Data Storytelling Contest track). Important Deadlines All dates are midnight AOE. - Initial submissions: February 1, 2027 - Notification date: February 15, 2027 - Camera-ready submissions: March 1, 2027 ~ ~ ~ ~ Linping Yuan and Angelos Chatzimparmpas Visual Data Storytelling Contest Co-Chairs ********************************************************** * * 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/ * **********************************************************