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[Last Days Remaining] CFP ACM GOODIT 2025 Antwerp, Belgium, 3-5 September 2025

by Mirko Franco

=========== CALL FOR PAPERS =========== ACM GOODIT 2025 5th ACM International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good Antwerp, Belgium, 3-5 September 2025 https://goodit2025.idlab.uantwerpen.be/ ======================================= The ACM 5th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT 2025) is a premier international forum for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, and challenges in leveraging technology, data, and interdisciplinary approaches for Social Good and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The conference welcomes contributions that explore the intersection of technology with fields such as social sciences, healthcare, environmental studies, and public policy—highlighting the broader impact of digital transformation on society. Alongside the main tracks, the conference features the Work-in-Progress and PhD Track. The Work-in-Progress Track provides an excellent opportunity for practitioners and researchers from diverse domains to present early-stage work, share ideas, and receive valuable feedback, fostering cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations. The PhD Track is designed for doctoral students at different stages of their research, offering a unique space to present and refine their work with guidance from experienced researchers across various disciplines. Additionally, the program will be enriched with several Special Tracks, complementing the existing five conference tracks. These tracks will further emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of GoodIT 2025, addressing topics at the convergence of technology, ethics, sustainability, and societal impact. The forthcoming Call for Papers will outline these tracks in detail. ================== Conference Tracks ================== You are invited to submit a full paper in one of the following thematic tracks: (-) Track #1. Sustainability and Circular Economy This track addresses the role of ICT and interdisciplinary efforts in promoting sustainable development and advancing circular economy principles. It emphasizes the integration of technology with environmental sciences, policy, and societal initiatives to tackle global sustainability challenges. Topics include but are not limited to the following themes: - ICT for climate change monitoring, mitigation, and adaptation. - Green computing and eco-friendly design. - Circular economy models integrating engineering, economics, and policy. (-) Track #2: Ethics, Governance and Policy This track explores the interdisciplinary and societal dimensions of ICT, focusing on the ethical, legal, policy, and governance frameworks needed to guide responsible technology development and use. Topics include but are not limited to the following themes: - Ethical and Social Considerations in Emerging Technologies - Policy, Regulation, and Governance for Responsible ICT Adoption - Digital Sovereignty, Global Governance, and Cross-Border Regulation - Fundamental Rights and ICT - Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives on ICT Governance and Policy - The Role of ICT in Democracy, Rule of Law, and Public Discourse (-) Track #3: Digital Inclusion and Empowerment This track explores methodologies, techniques and technologies used to expand access to ICT and promoting equity in technology use across all demographics. Topics include but are not limited to the following themes: - Bridging the digital divide through connectivity. - ICT solutions for education, healthcare, and underserved communities. - Accessibility and inclusive design in technology. (-) Track #4: Building Trust in a Digital Society This track explores methodologies, standards, techniques used to build trustworthy and robust ICT systems to address security, privacy, and societal resilience. Topics include but are not limited to the following themes: - Privacy-Preserving Technologies and Data Governance - Trustworthy AI and Algorithmic Transparency - Digital Identity and Authentication Systems - Resilient Systems for Crisis Management and Recovery (-) Track #5: Smart Societies and Innovation Covers innovative ICT solutions that drive smarter cities, improve governance through digital transformation, and enhance the overall quality of life by leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, big data, and cloud computing. Topics include but are not limited to the following themes: - Human-Centric IoT and Connected Systems - Cultural and Creative Innovation through ICT - Emerging technologies for urban sustainability and efficiency. - Digital Platforms for Collaborative Governance - AI applications in urban planning, resource management, and local governance. - Predictive analytics for city services and infrastructure optimization ====================== Submission Guidelines ====================== Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been previously published. All papers must clearly outline the research question, methodology, results, and implications for social good. The papers should follow the new ACM format (https://authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/taps-production-…). * Main Track and Special Tracks Full Paper Submission should be a maximum of 9 pages. (ACM double column format) * Work-in-Progress papers should be a maximum of 6 pages. (ACM double column format) * Ph.D. track papers should be a maximum of 4 pages. (ACM double column format) The indicated paper length includes references, tables, and figures. Documents with a length disproportionate to their contribution will be rejected. These submissions will undergo a single-blind peer review process involving three evaluations each. Accepted papers will be included in the ACM Digital Library. Each accepted paper must have at least one of its authors register for and physically present the work at the conference. Please consider that this is a condition to ensure the paper is included in the conference proceedings. There will not be possibilities to present online/remote. For additional details, please check the “Submission of Papers” web page. By submitting your article to an ACM Publication, you are hereby acknowledging that you and your co-authors are subject to all ACM Publications Policies, including ACM's new Publications Policy on Research Involving Human Participants and Subjects. Alleged violations of this policy or any ACM Publications Policy will be investigated by ACM and may result in a full retraction of your paper, in addition to other potential penalties, as per ACM Publications Policy. Please ensure that you and your co-authors obtain an ORCID ID, so you can complete the publishing process for your accepted paper. ACM has been involved in ORCID from the start and we have recently made a commitment to collect ORCID IDs from all of our published authors. We are committed to improve author discoverability, ensure proper attribution and contribute to ongoing community efforts around name normalization; your ORCID ID will help in these efforts. ====================== Important Dates ====================== - Proposals for Special Tracks: March 10th. - Special Track Proposal acceptance notification: March 17th. - Full Paper submission deadline (all): May 4th, 2025 - Acceptance Notification Deadline (all): July 8th, 2025 - Camera-Ready Submission (all): July 19th, 2025 - Conference Dates: 3-5 September 2025, Antwerp, Belgium ====================== HOTCRP Submission Link ====================== Please submit your papers through our online submission portal available at: https://goodit2025.hotcrp.com/ ====================== Contact Us ====================== For any inquiries regarding the call for papers, please contact armir[dot]bujari[at]unibo.it We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you at the ACM GOODIT 2025 Conference! ACM GOODIT 2025 Conference Committee

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37th IFIP International Conference on Testing Software and Systems (ICTSS 2025): Fifth Call for Papers

by Announce

*** Fifth Call for Papers *** 37th IFIP International Conference on Testing Software and Systems (ICTSS 2025) September 17-19, 2025, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://conf.researchr.org/home/ictss-2025 (*** Proceedings to be published by Springer in LNCS ***) (*** Special Journal Issue with SN Computer Science, Springer ***) IFIP-ICTSS is a well-established conference where researchers, developers, testers, and users from industry get together to present and discuss the most recent innovations, experiences and open challenges related to testing software and systems and measuring software quality. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: ■ AI for Software Testing and Testing of AI: the growing interest in the use of AI has also spread in to various aspects of software testing. In addition, work is underway to test and validate AI systems/applications (machine learning, expert systems, neural networks). ■ Aspects of testing: test derivation, test selection, test generation, test coverage, test concretization, test implementation and execution, test result analysis, test oracle, verdict computation, test management, active testing and passive testing, monitoring and runtime verification. ■ Testing new technologies: this year we encourage submissions focused on testing Large Language Models (LLMs), audit machine learning systems (especially for applications to Health) and Quantum systems (programs, computers, and simulators). ■ Diversity on testing: diverse generation, selecting diverse test suites, foundations of testing and diversity, applications of entropy and Kolmogorov complexity on test suite diversity. ■ Theoretical approaches: formalisms (such as automata, state machines, process algebra, logics, Markov-chains...), testing frameworks, results for compositionality, refinement, soundness and completeness, addressing complex systems, heterogeneous or hybrid systems. ■ Modelling languages (such as UML, MATLAB, Simulink, Modelica...) and associated tooling for model-based testing: test generation from models, model-based oracles. Scalability, traceability, quantification issues. Automated support of any parts of the testing activities, testing processes, test-driven development, sound metrics and measurements. ■ Testing of quality aspects: Functional, interoperability, unit, integration, performance, load, conformance, non-regression, reliability, robustness. ■ Security Testing: methodologies and techniques for continuous security assessment, security monitoring, security review, penetration testing, verification of certification compliance; automation of security testing processes. ■ Testing emerging technologies: quantum systems (programs, computers, and simulators), genetic algorithms, metaverse, and any other technology in the early stages of testing. ■ Human Aspects of Testing: human psychology and management attitude play major roles in formulating and adopting testing in practice. ■ Cross domains and combination of techniques: using other techniques such as proof, model-checking, symbolic execution, abstract interpretation, static analysis, simulation, model learning, ... to improve quality and reduce the effort in testing processes. ■ Cross domains and combination of techniques: using other techniques such as proof, model-checking, symbolic execution, abstract interpretation, static analysis, simulation, model learning, machine learning, expert systems, neural networks, genetic algorithms... to improve quality and reduce the effort in testing processes. ■ Application aspects and case studies: Communicating systems such as cyberphysical systems, systems of systems, embedded systems, web services systems, smart grids, cloud computing systems, business information systems, real-time systems, distributed and concurrent systems. Case studies and industrial applications involving qualified empirical evaluations. IFIP-ICTSS Invites: Full papers (12 to 15 pages plus at most 2 extra pages for references in the one-column Springer LNCS format) describing original research contributions with sufficient evidence for the interest of the proposed approach. Industry papers (12 to 15 pages plus at most 2 extra pages for references in the one-column Springer LNCS format) describing original research or experience report conducted within an industrial environment or in collaboration with an industry partner. Short papers or work-in-progress papers (up to 6 pages plus at most 1 extra page for references in the one-column Springer LNCS format) describing academic work in progress or tool implementations, as well as testing processes, achievements and feedback on testing methods for industrial case studies. Journal-First. The aim of the Journal-First (JF) submission category is to further enrich the program of ICTSS, as well as to provide an overall more flexible path to publication and dissemination of original research that is within the scope of ICTSS. A submission in this category must adhere to the following criteria: ■ It should be clearly within the scope of the conference. ■ It should be recent: it should have been accepted and made publicly available in a journal (online or in print) by January 1, 2023 or more recently. ■ It has not been presented at, and is not under consideration for, Journal- First tracks of other conferences or workshops. ■ The submission has to be in the form of a 4-page extended abstract and has to provide a concise summary of the published journal paper. ■ It must be marked as such in the submission’s, and must explicitly include full bibliographic details (including a DOI) of the journal publication they are based on. Since the referenced journal papers have already been reviewed and accepted by the corresponding journals, submissions in the JF category will not be reviewed again for technical content. Submissions will be judged on the basis of the above criteria, but also considering how well they would complement the conference’s technical program. Accepted submissions in this category will be part of the proceedings of ICTSS 2025, with the title equal to the original title of the article with the prefix. The submission link is: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ictss2025 The papers will be published by Springer in the LNCS volume. Authors should consult Springer’s Instructions for Authors of Proceedings (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…) and use either the LaTeX or the Word templates provided on the authors’ page. Springer’s proceedings LaTeX templates are available in Overleaf. Authors are encouraged to include their ORCIDs in their papers. Journal Special Issue Best papers of the conference will be invited to submit an extended version of their article at a special (topical) issue of the Springer Nature of Computer Science (https://link.springer.com/journal/42979). Deadline will be near the end of December 2025 with a tentative publication date for the middle 2026. Collocation ICTSS 2025 will be collocated with the 19th European Conference on Software Architecture (https://conf.researchr.org/home/ecsa-2025). IMPORTANT DATES ■ Paper Submission: May 19, 2025 (AoE) ■ Author Notification: June 30, 2025 (AoE) ■ Camera-ready Versions and Author Registration: July 14, 2025 (AoE) ORGANISATION Conference Chairs ■ Silvia Bonfanti, University of Bergamo, Italy ■ George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

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Recall: Re: CHItaly 2025: Extended Deadline (!) - Long&Short Papers and Pictorials

by Maristella Matera

maristella.matera(a)polimi.it would like to recall the message, "Re: [Hcitaly] CHItaly 2025: Extended Deadline (!) - Long&Short Papers and Pictorials".

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CHItaly 2025: Extended Deadline (!) - Long&Short Papers and Pictorials

by Emanuele Panizzi

The deadline for full&short papers, and pictorials to CHItaly 2025 has been extended to May 15th. [Apologies for Multiple Postings] ================================================ CHItaly 2025 <https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/> - Technologies and Methodologies of Human-Computer Interaction in the Third Millennium The International Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter ================================================ 6–10 October 2025 Location: Salerno, Italy https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/ We invite researchers to submit full&short papers, and pictorials to CHItaly 2025. Deadlines: - Submission: April 21, 2025 AoE May 15, 2025 AoE - Review notification: June 14, 2025 AoE - Initial Camera-ready: July 7, 2025 AoE - Final Camera-ready: July 31, 2025 AoE Long Papers co-Chairs: - Rita Francese, University of Salerno francese(a)unisa.it - Antonio Piccinno, University of Bari antonio.piccinno(a)uniba.it Short Papers co-Chairs: - Monica Sebillo, University of Salerno msebillo(a)unisa.it - Ilaria Torre, University of Genova ilaria.torre(a)unige.it Pictorials co-Chairs: - Valentina Nisi, University of Lisbon valentina.nisi(a)tecnico.ulisboa.pt - Chiara Ceccarini, University of Bologna chiara.ceccarini6(a)unibo.it How to submit: Proposals must be submitted through easychair, further information and the link to easychair can be found on the papers <https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/contributions-call-for-papers/> and pictorials <https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/contributions-call-for-pictorials/> pages. — The theme of the 16th Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter (CHItaly 2025) is “Technologies and Methodologies of Human-Computer Interaction in the Third Millennium”. It invites us to reflect on how technological advances continue to redefine our interactions with the digital world. Over the last two decades, the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) has evolved rapidly, adapting to innovations that have transformed everyday life. Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Robotics, voice interfaces, wearable devices, and the Internet of Things has brought HCI to the forefront of scientific inquiry, offering novel possibilities and complex challenges. These technologies are not only changing how we use digital systems but also influencing the ways we think, learn, communicate, and interact on a personal, social, and organizational level. This year’s conference aims to inspire a comprehensive dialogue on how these technologies are reshaping the landscape of HCI and redefining the boundaries of human capabilities. Participants will be invited to engage with questions surrounding ethical implications, accessibility, inclusivity, user experience, and the sustainability of emerging technologies. The theme encourages contributors to share insights on methodologies that adapt to these changes, from user-centred design practices to innovative evaluation methods for complex, adaptive systems. We invite submissions of workshops that contribute to the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). — Emanuele Panizzi and Maria Menendez-Blanco Publicity Chairs On behalf of the Chitaly 2025 Organizing Committee <https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/327-2/> -- Emanuele Panizzi Associate Professor Head of Gamification Lab Computer Science Department Faculty of Information Engineering, Informatics, and Statistics Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

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Reminder: Call for Papers: Transparent Autonomy and Human Work Interaction Design (TA-HWID) Workshop

by Arminda Guerra Lopes, PhD

Dear all, Please find the Call for Papers for our next workshop,* Transparent Autonomy and Human Work Interaction Design (TA-HWID)*, co-located with INTERACT 2025 (https://interact2025.org/), taking place from 8–12 September 2025 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This one-day hybrid workshop will take place on either the first or second day of the conference. I look forward to seeing you in Brazil or online. Best regards, Arminda Guerra ############################################################# CALL FOR PAPERS Transparent Autonomy and Human Work Interaction Design (TA-HWID) Workshop https://wg6.ifip-tc13.org/tahwid/ Hybrid workshop organized by WG13.6 on Human Work Interaction Design Co-located with INTERACT 2025: 20th IFIP TC13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 8 - 12 September 2025, Belo Horizonte, Brazil ############################################################# Workshop Theme: To acquire an appropriate level of trust between workers and between workers and autonomous (or AI) systems, supporting transparency is desirable to convey awareness of each other’s intents, reasoning processes, and future tasks. To achieve transparency, existing models recommend bi-directional communication and the explanation of AI outputs and processes. Consequently, workers acquire new tasks to collaborate with non-human teammates. This workshop aims to investigate the impact of transparency mechanisms on human work through the HWID lens. This workshop aims to (a) explore models and methods for human work interaction design of transparent autonomy and approaches to adapt workers’ skills and tasks to these environments, (b) collect case studies that investigate transparent human-autonomy teams through an HWID perspective, (c) initiate a reflection on guidance for designing transparent autonomy in human work interaction design. -------------------------------------------------------------- Participants are asked to submit a position paper describing human work interaction design research, combining work analysis and interaction design, related to models, methods, case studies, or evaluations including (but not limited to): • Transparent human-autonomy collaboration at work • Explainable AI to support workers • Training with or for collaboration with autonomy or AI • User experience with transparent autonomous teammate at work • Novel research methods, such as art-based research on collaboration with AI and autonomy at work -------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Guidelines: - Participants must submit a four-page position paper. - Papers should be formatted according to the INTERACT proceedings format: https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu… . - Submissions must be in PDF format (non-anonymized) and submitted via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=tahwid2025. - Each submission will undergo a review process by at least two reviewers based on relevance, originality, significance, and quality. - At least one author of each accepted position paper must attend the workshop. - Accepted papers may be included in the INTERACT Workshop Proceedings volume after acceptance of an extended version. -------------------------------------------------------------- Important Dates: - Paper submission deadline: *May 25th, 2025* - Notification of acceptance: within 2 weeks upon submission - Workshop date: September 8th or September 9th, 2025 (to be defined) -------------------------------------------------------------- - Elodie Bouzekri: Assistant Professor at the University of Brest, France. - Torkil Clemmensen: Professor at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. - Antony William Joseph: Post-Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University, Finland. - Arminda Guerra Lopes: Professor at the Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco, Portugal. - Adriana Moreno Rangel: Associate Professor at the Federal University of Roraima - UFRR, Brazil. - Jose Abdelnour Nocera: Full Professor at the University of West London, UK. ---------------------------------------------------- Arminda Guerra Lopes, PhD Interactive Technologies Institute | LARSyS http <https://iti.larsys.pt/>s://iti.larsys.pt/ <https://iti.larsys.pt/>

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Second deadline extension: Workshop on care ecosystem-centered design at IDC 2025 in Reykjavík | 23 June 2025

by Evropi Stefanidi

Dear all, We are happy to share that the submission deadline for our *full-day in-person workshop on care ecosystem-centered design at IDC 2025 in Reykjavík* has been *extended to May 1st 2025*! Let’s explore how to design technologies /for and with/ children and their care networks—families, teachers, therapists, and beyond. This workshop brings together the IDC community to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of care ecosystem-centered design. Through interactive activities and collaborative discussions, we aim to build a research agenda for multi-stakeholder research with children, and foster a community of researchers and practitioners working in this space. Whether you're already working with children and their caregivers, or are looking to start, this is a space to share, connect, and explore new directions—plus, don't miss our keynote by *Yvonne Rogers* 💬 *Key details:* 📅 Workshop date: *June 23, 2025* 📍 Location: *Reykjavík, Iceland* 📝 *New submission deadline: May 1, 2025* ✏️ Submit a short position paper or a statement of interest to join More info: https://sites.google.com/view/idc25-ecocare/home Looking forward to your contributions and to seeing many of you in Reykjavík! The organizers, Evropi Stefanidi, Lucas M. Silva, Bengisu Cagiltay, Eva Eriksson, Paweł W. Woźniak, and Jasmin Niess

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: IR4U2@SIGIR 2025 - Workshop on Information Retrieval for Understudied Users

by Noemi Mauro

**** PLEASE, EXCUSE MULTIPLE POSTINGS **** Call For Papers CFP for the 2nd Workshop on Information Retrieval for Understudied Users (IR4U2) - Bridging User-centered AI with IR: Making Information Retrieval Accessible for All Please join us at IR4U2, co-located with the 48th International ACM SIGIR Conference on Research and Development in Information Retrieval, which will take place 13th-18th July 2025 in Padua, Italy. Important dates All the deadlines are set at 11:59 PM AoE. - Submission: May 4, 2025 - Submission: April 23, 2025 - Author notification: May 21, 2025 - Camera-ready: June 1, 2025 - Workshop day: July 17, 2025 Information Retrieval (IR) remains an active, fast-paced area of research. Nevertheless, most advancements in this domain have primarily favored what we might term 'conventional' users, such as adults from the global north. We envision IR4U2 as a forum to spotlight research and industry efforts that, while sparse, consider diverse, and often understudied, user groups. Among these groups, we find, for example, older adults, young children and adolescents, individuals afflicted by mental health disorders, users with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), individuals with intellectual disabilities, or those with specific learning needs. In this second iteration of IR4U2, we will focus more specifically on a **user-centred AI perspective**, which we believe is vital for informing the design, development, and assessment of IR systems that thoughtfully address the diverse needs of understudied populations, ensuring genuine accessibility and inclusivity. We aim to • Build, extend and maintain a community involving multi-disciplinary Ph.D. students, academics, and industry practitioners aiming to advance understanding of core (AI for) IR technology and its impact on a broad range of understudied users. • Take inventory of the different kinds of use cases, research work, ongoing efforts, and existing resources while reflecting on the progress made since the last IR4U2 iteration. • Define guidelines to promote user-centric design of IR systems. • Outline a general approach to facilitate research endeavors driven by and at the service of specific user groups IR4U2 will be a highly participatory, full-day, in-person workshop. This will involve informal interactions, facilitated group work, and brief presentations of accepted contributions. These contributions will help construct a snapshot of the current works in this area. Topics of interest include: - User-centered design of IR algorithms for understudied users - User-centric design of user interfaces for IR for understudied users - The use of AI for enhancing IR systems for understudied users - The positive and negative impact of AI on IR for understudied users - User modeling to enable IR and recommendation technologies tailored to understudied populations - Data collection and benchmark development of IR catering to understudied populations. - IR applications targeting understudied populations - IR techniques in the era of LLM and generative models with and for understudied populations This is not an exhaustive list, as we are also interested in contributions discussing challenges inherent to designing IR technology at the service of understudied user groups–from the need for multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder collaborations to how to build datasets. Submissions: Peer reviewed contributions. These include research papers presenting empirical explorations, user studies, and/or new algorithms related to the open problems listed in topics of interest, as well as position/vision contributions discussing uses cases, challenges, and future research directions. These contributions should be submitted on EasyChair ( https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=ir4u20) at least 4 pages, but up to 12 (excluding references) formatted in CEURART’s single-column template ( https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/one-column-layout-template-for-sub…). Accepted contributions will be presented at the workshop and published in workshop proceedings. Editorially-reviewed contributions. To enable potential attendees to articulate their views on the topics of the workshop, share already-published works, bring awareness to ongoing European projects in this area, etc., we ask the submission of a short extended abstract. This type of informal submission (via this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoz0WWHx_0EXcPc9AZOTw6zx07gSolQ61… ) will be editorially reviewed by workshop organizers to gauge fit as well as themes of interest for group discussions. Accepted contributions will be presented at the workshop, but not published in the proceedings. At least one author of each accepted paper must register and attend the workshop. Please feel free to reach out to the ir4u2.research(a)gmail.com with questions. For further information, see https://ir4u2workshop.wixsite.com/ir4u2-2. Organizers: Noemi Mauro, University of Turin, Italy Angelo Geninatti Cossatin, University of Turin, Italy Sole Pera, TU Delft, The Netherlands Federica Cena, University of Turin, Italy Theo Huibers, University of Twente, The Netherlands Monica Landoni, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland Emiliana Murgia, Università di Genova, Italy

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[Two Weeks Left] IEEE Cyber Humanities (IEEE CH 2025) International Conference: Call for papers

by Ilaria Torre

*** Please accept our apologies for cross-postings *** ==================================================== C a l l F o r P a p e r s 2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyber Humanities (IEEE CH 2025) Florence, Italy • Hybrid Conference | September 8–10, 2025 https://www.ieee-ch.org/<https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee-ch.org%2F&e=ed7a584b…> ==================================================== The IEEE International Conference on Cyber Humanities is an annual event sponsored by the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC) Society. DESCRIPTION & SCOPE ------------------- It focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of technologies applied to Social Science and Humanities (SSH) that includes Arts, Heritage, History, Archeology, Linguistics, Libraries, and so forth. SSH Is now considered as a Critical and Complex Human-Cyber-Physical Ecosystem that needs preservation, protection, valorization and resilience for the future generations. The conference explores novel concepts, technologies, solutions and applications along the digital continuum including digitization, curation, preservation, security, reuse and dissemination of Digital Cultural Assets. KEYNOTES SPEKAER ------------------ Moshe Vardi (Rice Univ.) Sally Chambers (British Library/DARIAH-EU) Ernesto Damiani (Khalifa University/Univ. Milan) Pietro Liò (Cambridge Univ.) Massimo Bernaschi (GARR/IAC-CNR) Ines Vodopivec (AI4LAM/Nova University) TOPICS OF INTEREST ------------------ Prospective authors are encouraged to submit previously unpublished contributions from a broad range of topics, which include but are not limited to the following (more info about the topics on www.ieee-ch.org<https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee-ch.org%2F&e=ed7a584b&…>): T1 Digitization & Monitoring › Multimodal digitization (3D scanning, photogrammetry, multispectral imaging, X-ray..) › Multispectral Imaging for Non-invasive Analysis of Cultural Artifacts › High-Resolution Digitization of Cultural Assets (Manuscripts, Complex Surface Materials,..) › UAV based digitization, Performing Art digitization › AI-based OCR & text recognition T2-Processing & Curation › Semantic-aware representation of multi-dimensional digital artefacts; › Digital Curation of VR/AR/MR › Participatory Digital Curation › Provenance, Trust, Chain of custody, Reputation, Persistent Identifiers › Metadata/paradata generation and quality › Automatic knowledge extraction and Indexing › NLP, NER, Machine Translation › FAIR Data T3-Storage & Preservation › Preserving Digital twins of Cultural Assets › Blockchain based preservation › Intelligent Self-preserved digital objects › AI-driven preservation, AI models preservation › Long-term Storage Solutions, 5D Optical Storage › Techniques for Accessing Obsolete Digital Formats › Advanced Compression Algorithms for preservation › Preserving multimodal data, big data, transient data › Trusted Digital Repository T4-Protection & Security › Cyber-threat intelligence, OSINT › Cyber Resilience › Cyber-crime detection, Cyber Defense › Cryptography, Watermarking, False artifacts detection › Privacy, Data protection, IPR, DRM › Forensic solutions › Post-quantum security T5-Retrieval & Analysis › AI based Information access and retrieval; › Semantic search, Linked data, interoperability › Knowledge Graph, LLM based search & analysis/ RAG › HMI/US novel approaches › Vectoral Database › Knowledge Discovery and Data mining › Semantic deep learning T6-Reuse & Valorization › Multimedia Digital Library/Archives › Virtual Museums/ Exhibitions › Cultural Information Systems › Digital Archeology, Digital Public History › 3D/Holography › Virtual restoration, Virtual Assistant › Generative AI in digital arts › Interactive storytelling and gamification › VR, AR, MX reality environments; › UX, Design4All and Heritage Accessibly › Intelligent/Smart Contents publishing T7-SSH Research Infrastructures › Green Computing and Sustainability Models › RIs Standardization, Consolidation and Alignment › RIs Nodes and Resources Interoperability › RIs and the European Research Area (EOSC) › Innovative Cross domain Services and Environments › Descriptive and executable Scientific Workflows › Cloud Computing / Ubiquitous Computing for SSH › RIs dependability and resilience T8-Ethical & Legal Aspects › AI Explainability and Ethical AI › Transparency and Explicability; › Digital Literacy; › Automation and Legal Responsibility; › Human Centered Design; › Automation, Privacy and Public Responsibility; › AI and Social responsibility; › Biases in AI based translation, Responsible LLM T9-Societal & Educational Aspects › Humanities Education and Digital Literacy › Digital Divide and Discrimination › Cyber Humanities for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; › AI for Cultural and Creative Industries › Public Engagement and Citizen Science; › Democracy and Social Impact; › Tools for Education and Digital Literacy; › Digital Heritage driven Democracy and Diplomacy › Computational Social Science The complete list of topics can be found at the IEEE CH web site and the call for papers page: http://www.ieee-ch.org<https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee-ch.org%2F&e=ed7a584b&…> IMPORTANT DATES --------------- Paper submission deadline: May 5, 2025 Authors’ notification: May 20, 2025 Camera-ready submission: May 28, 2025 Registration deadline (authors): May 30, 2025 -- Ilaria Torre Associate Professor, University of Genoa, IT Department of Computer Science, Bio-engineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering Head of the MSc in Digital Humanities - Interactive systems and digital media, Polytechnic School Office +39 010 3532818 Email ilaria.torre(a)unige.it<mailto:ilaria.torre@unige.it>

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19th European Conference on Software Architecture (ECSA 2025): Second Call for Journal First Papers

by Announce

*** Second Call for Journal First Papers *** 19th European Conference on Software Architecture (ECSA 2025) September 15-19, 2025, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://conf.researchr.org/home/ecsa-2025 The European Conference on Software Architecture (ECSA) is the premier European software architecture conference, providing researchers, practitioners, and educators with a platform to present and discuss the most recent, innovative, and significant findings and experiences in the field of software architecture research and practice. The 19th European Conference on Software Architecture (ECSA 2025) will be held from September 15 to 19, 2025. ECSA 2025 is planned as an in-person conference taking place in the beautiful city of Limassol (Cyprus). ECSA 2025 enriches its partnership with more journals and opportunities than ever before, to incorporate journal-first papers into its program. The journals are: - Journal of Systems and Software (JSS) - IEEE Software - Information & Software Technology (IST) - Transaction on Software Engineering (TSE) We invite authors of journal papers accepted by JSS, IEEE Software, IST, or TSE since December 1, 2023 to submit their work for presentation at ECSA 2025, which will allow authors of journal-first papers to present their work to the community. SCOPE A journal-first paper submitted to ECSA 2025 must adhere to the following criteria: • The paper must have been accepted after peer review by one between JSS, IEEE Software, IST or TSE. • The paper is in the scope of the conference. • The paper has not been presented at and is not under consideration for journal-first programs of other conferences. PAPER SUBMISSION We invite authors of papers that meet the above criteria to submit a proposal that includes a summary of the original paper that highlights the contributions, motivates the relevance for the ECSA, and briefly discusses how the work has developed after the original publication - if it is the case. Please include the DOI of the original journal paper. ECSA offers an opportunity to disseminate your work to a broader community audience. The submission must be 3-4 pages long and conform to the Springer LNCS style (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…). Accepted submissions will be invited to present at the conference. The track chairs will write a summary of the accepted submissions that will be included in the conference proceedings. Proposals must be submitted via the online EasyChair submission site for the ECSA 2025 conference, selecting the "Journal First" Track: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ecsa2025 . EVALUATION Authors will be invited to present their paper at ECSA 2025 if it meets the above criteria. Please note that we plan to include as many journal-first papers as possible in the ECSA main program. However, if we receive an exceptionally high number of submissions, we may have to prioritize presentation proposals according to their fit to the conference theme and sessions structure. As the papers have already been reviewed and accepted by a journal, we will not review the submission for technical content; instead, we will focus on the track’s criteria. PRESENTATION ECSA 2025 is planned to be an in-person/physical conference. The journal-first paper presentations are part of the ECSA conference’s main program. As a journal-first presenter, you will benefit from the conference presentation in many ways, such as, outreach to a broader audience and interactions and discussions with peers. At least one author of each submission accepted for the journal-first program must register and attend the conference to present the paper. IMPORTANT DATES • Paper submission: May 23, 2025 • Acceptance notification: June 20, 2025 All dates are 23:59h AoE (anywhere on Earth). ORGANISATION General Chairs • Cesare Pautasso, University of Lugano, Switzerland • Vasilios Andrikopoulos, University of Groeningen, The Netherlands Journal First Track Chairs • Jesper Andersson, Linnaeus University, Sweden • Romina Spalazzese, Malmö University, Sweden

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Auguri di una serena Pasqua

by Giuliana VITIELLO

Care/i Tutte/i, Nell'augurare a voi e alle vostre famiglie una serena Pasqua, vi ricordo dell'appuntamento del capitolo italiano CHItaly2025 https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it, che quest'anno si terrà a Salerno dal 6 al 10 ottobre. Spero che contribuirete numerosi! Giuliana PS Chi dovesse venire a CHI in Giappone si faccia sentire :-) --- Prof. Giuliana Vitiello, PhD Director HCI-UsE Lab Department of Computer Science University of Salerno Italy phone +39 089 963317 cell +39 3666758965 https:// <https://docenti.unisa.it/003730/home> docenti.unisa.it/giuliana.vitiello

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International Student Design Contest @ SLERD 2025 - deadline extension

by Carlo Giovannella

/Apologize for unintended cross-mailing/ ========================================================= Invite your students (bachelor, master and Ph)D to live the fantastic experience of the 6th edition of the contest and get academic recognition that can elevate their profile **International Student Design Contest (2025) * */@// //10th International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development// / June 12-13, 2025 /*https://www.slerd.org/contest/*/ video presentation <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW3ZdvI26u4&t=31s> of the contest /========================================================= /* DEADLINE EXTENSION -> April 30th 2025* (new hard deadline)* * /=========================================================/ Contacts:slerd25-contest@utt.fr <mailto:slerd25-contest@utt.fr>or aslerd.org(a)gmail.com ========================================================= /Winner: /will be awarded with 500 € grant /Finalists: /all have the opportunities to attend the conference for free and present their projects in front of an international audience of experts. ========================================================= *DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT and GOALS* Smart Learning Ecosystems should perform at best on all the dimensions that contribute to the well-being of students and all players involved in the development of a learning process: /infrastructures, food, environment, info/admin services, mobility, safety, social interaction, satisfaction, challenges, self-fulfillment/. Being inspired by the flow theory and by the Maslow’s pyramid, we can state that: ecosystems are smart when /“individuals that take part in the local processes achieve a high level of skills and, at the same time, are also strongly motivated and engaged by continuous and adequate challenges, provided that their primary needs are reasonably satisfied”./ The smartness of learning ecosystems, thus, is not created merely through the availability of digital infrastructures and applications. When technologies are both available and adopted enthusiastically, they can start to make a difference in both simplifying and accelerating progress toward the achievement of system smartness. One has to keep in mind, however, that technologies are smart not because they are capable of replacing human reasoning but, rather because they can help towards achieving a people centered smartness, through streamlining mundane organisational tasks, and enhancing the skills of all actors involved in learning processes. Our duty, with the help of technology, is to support learning ecosystems (formal, informal, non-formal) to develop their people centered smartness towards becoming incubators of social innovation and engines of sustainable regional development./Smartness is a goal/ and we can support our learning ecosystems along the process to achieve it by proposing solutions capable to solve or mitigate problems that prevent the learning ecosystems to be people centered. We expect students, wishing to take part in the contest, to analyze their learning ecosystem, detect problems and find solutions that can help their, and as well other learning ecosystems, to get smarter. Proposals submitted to this call are expected to address thesame general themes of the call for papers of the conference, namely: * places for smart education, * people in place centered design for smart education, * supportive learning technologies and tools for smart education. ========================================== Important dates: --------------------------------------------------------- • Deadline for ideas submission to slerd25-contest(a)utt.fr <mailto:slerd25-contest@utt.fr>: *April **30th, 2025 (extended deadline)* • Selection of the best 3 proofs of concepts and prototypes (finsalists): May 15th, 2025 • Presentation and demo at SLERD 2025 and winner announcement: June 12th and 13th, 2025 ========================================== ========================================== Early bird registration to the main conference, SLERD 2025, is now open: https://www.slerd.org/registration-form/ *Deadline for early bird registration to SLERD 2025: May 15th* SLERD 2025 is featuring the keynotes by: /*Charles B. Hodges (Georgia Southern University)*/ /*EVOLVING LABELS, CONSISTENT ROOTS: THE LASTING POWER OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN*/ /* *//*Helen Crompton (ODUGlobal & Old Dominion University)*/ /*AFFORDANCES and LIMITATIONS of GENERATIVE AI in EDUCATION*/ /* */and more ... stay tuned! ==========================================

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CFP: IR4U2@SIGIR 2025 - Workshop on Information Retrieval for Understudied Users

by Noemi Mauro

**** PLEASE, EXCUSE MULTIPLE POSTINGS **** Call For Papers CFP for the 2nd Workshop on Information Retrieval for Understudied Users (IR4U2) - Bridging User-centered AI with IR: Making Information Retrieval Accessible for All Please join us at IR4U2, co-located with the 48th International ACM SIGIR Conference on Research and Development in Information Retrieval, which will take place 13th-18th July 2025 in Padua, Italy Information Retrieval (IR) remains an active, fast-paced area of research. Nevertheless, most advancements in this domain have primarily favored what we might term 'conventional' users, such as adults from the global north. We envision IR4U2 as a forum to spotlight research and industry efforts that, while sparse, consider diverse, and often understudied, user groups. Among these groups, we find, for example, older adults, young children and adolescents, individuals afflicted by mental health disorders, users with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), individuals with intellectual disabilities, or those with specific learning needs. In this second iteration of IR4U2, we will focus more specifically on a **user-centred AI perspective**, which we believe is vital for informing the design, development, and assessment of IR systems that thoughtfully address the diverse needs of understudied populations, ensuring genuine accessibility and inclusivity. We aim to • Build, extend and maintain a community involving multi-disciplinary Ph.D. students, academics, and industry practitioners aiming to advance understanding of core (AI for) IR technology and its impact on a broad range of understudied users. • Take inventory of the different kinds of use cases, research work, ongoing efforts, and existing resources while reflecting on the progress made since the last IR4U2 iteration. • Define guidelines to promote user-centric design of IR systems. • Outline a general approach to facilitate research endeavors driven by and at the service of specific user groups IR4U2 will be a highly participatory, full-day, in-person workshop. This will involve informal interactions, facilitated group work, and brief presentations of accepted contributions. These contributions will help construct a snapshot of the current works in this area. Topics of interest include: - User-centered design of IR algorithms for understudied users - User-centric design of user interfaces for IR for understudied users - The use of AI for enhancing IR systems for understudied users - The positive and negative impact of AI on IR for understudied users - User modeling to enable IR and recommendation technologies tailored to understudied populations - Data collection and benchmark development of IR catering to understudied populations. - IR applications targeting understudied populations - IR techniques in the era of LLM and generative models with and for understudied populations This is not an exhaustive list, as we are also interested in contributions discussing challenges inherent to designing IR technology at the service of understudied user groups–from the need for multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder collaborations to how to build datasets. Submissions: Peer reviewed contributions. These include research papers presenting empirical explorations, user studies, and/or new algorithms related to the open problems listed in topics of interest, as well as position/vision contributions discussing uses cases, challenges, and future research directions. These contributions should be submitted on EasyChair ( https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=ir4u20) at least 4 pages, but up to 12 (excluding references) formatted in CEURART’s single-column template ( https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/one-column-layout-template-for-sub…). Accepted contributions will be presented at the workshop and published in workshop proceedings. Editorially-reviewed contributions. To enable potential attendees to articulate their views on the topics of the workshop, share already-published works, bring awareness to ongoing European projects in this area, etc., we ask the submission of a short extended abstract. This type of informal submission (via this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoz0WWHx_0EXcPc9AZOTw6zx07gSolQ61… ) will be editorially reviewed by workshop organizers to gauge fit as well as themes of interest for group discussions. Accepted contributions will be presented at the workshop, but not published in the proceedings. Important dates All the deadlines are set at 11:59 PM AoE. - Submission: April 23, 2025 - Author notification: May 21, 2025 - Camera-ready: June 1, 2025 - Workshop day: July 17, 2025 At least one author of each accepted paper must register and attend the workshop. Please feel free to reach out to the ir4u2.research(a)gmail.com with questions. For further information, see https://ir4u2workshop.wixsite.com/ir4u2-2. Organizers: Noemi Mauro, University of Turin, Italy Angelo Geninatti Cossatin, University of Turin, Italy Sole Pera, TU Delft, The Netherlands Federica Cena, University of Turin, Italy Theo Huibers, University of Twente, The Netherlands Monica Landoni, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland Emiliana Murgia, Università di Genova, Italy

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The 33rd IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER 2026): First Call for Papers and Workshop & Tutorial Proposals

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*** First Call for Papers and Workshop & Tutorial Proposals *** The 33rd IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER 2026) 17-20 March, 2026, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://conf.researchr.org/home/saner-2026 The 33rd edition of the IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution, and Reengineering (SANER 2026) invites high-quality submissions of papers describing original and unpublished research results. We encourage submissions describing various types of research, including empirical, theoretical, and tool-oriented studies. TOPICS OF INTEREST The topics of the submissions should be of direct interest to the software analysis, evolution, and reengineering community (including researchers, practitioners, educators). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: • AI for Software Engineering and Software Engineering for AI (see note below); • Generative AI and LLM applied to analysis, evolution and reengineering of software; • Software Analysis, Parsing, and Fact Extraction; • Software Maintenance and Evolution, Evolution Analysis; • Software Reverse Engineering and Reengineering; • Program Comprehension; • Software Architecture Recovery and Reverse Architecting; • Program Transformation and Refactoring; • Mining Software Repositories and Software Analytics; • Software Visualization; • Software Reconstruction and Migration; • Program Repair; • Software Release Engineering, Continuous Integration and Delivery; • Software Tools for Software Evolution and Maintenance; • Human factors and legal aspects in the context of Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering • Empirical studies on all the above topics; • Education related to all of the above topics. Papers involving AI must either (a) concern a software system as a whole, or a subsystem, and not simply its AI or ML component, (b) consider software engineering artifacts, (c) target a novel context for a software engineering task, or (d) study human, social, socio-technical, and organizational aspects in the development of AI-intensive software systems (see also “Scoping Software Engineering for AI: The TSE Perspective”, 10.1109/TSE.2024.3470368). Other papers may fit more AI- or ML-specialized venues instead. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer review process and will be selected based on originality, quality, soundness, and relevance. Submissions must be original, not published, accepted, or under review elsewhere. All submissions must be in PDF format and conform to the IEEE Conference Proceedings Formatting Guidelines. • Research Track: Submissions should not exceed 12 pages (with the last 2 pages reserved for references only). • Industrial Papers Track: Submissions should not exceed 12 pages (with the last 2 pages reserved for references only) for full papers; talk proposals should not exceed 2 pages. • Short Papers and Posters Track: Submissions should not exceed 6 pages (including all text, figures, references, and appendices); posters should not exceed 2 pages. • Early Research Achievement (ERA) Track: Submissions should not exceed 6 pages (with the last 1 page reserved for references only). • Reproducibility Studies and Negative Results (RENE) Track: Submissions should not exceed 5 pages for appendices to conference submissions or previous work and should not exceed 12 pages for new reproducibility studies and new descriptions of negative results (with the last 2 pages reserved for references only). • Tool Demo Track: Submissions should not exceed 5 pages. • Journal-First Papers Track: Submissions should not exceed 1 page (for the main submission). • Registered Report Track: Submissions should not exceed 7 pages (with the last 1 page reserved for references only). Important Note: Research, Short Papers and Posters, ERA, and RENE Tracks follow a double- anonymous review process. SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUE Authors of selected research papers accepted at SANER 2026 will be invited to submit revised, extended versions of their manuscripts for a special issue featured by Springer’s Empirical Software Engineering Journal (EMSE). The best papers from the conference will be awarded. CALL FOR WORKSHOPS In SANER 2026, we solicit proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with the main conference. Workshops can be full or half-day and should highlight a specific topic of interest related to software analysis, evolution, and reengineering. We encourage workshop organizers to include activities that provide their participants with a true workshop experience. All workshops will tentatively be scheduled for the first day of the conference (March 17, 2026), the day before the main conference. Should you be interested in joining SANER, please keep the deadlines below in mind. Submission Instructions Proposal submission: By 20th August, 2025 AoE, the workshop proposal (in the form of call for papers) should be submitted to the workshops EasyChair page: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=saner2026 . The submission could be a PDF file (no more than two pages) or a public link to a call for papers webpage. The call for papers should include: • a workshop title, • a description of the workshop topic and scope, • an indication of whether the workshop will take ½ day or a full day, • a link to the workshop website, • and the contact information. The website should be live and include (at least) the following information: the topic of the workshop, its scope, list of topics of interest, names of the organizing committee members and their affiliations, types of submissions and the important dates as follows (all dates are 23:59h AoE): • Abstract Submission: 12 December, 2025 • Paper Submission: 18 December, 2025 • Notification: 14 January, 2026 • Camera-Ready: 20 January, 2026 Evaluation Criteria The proposals will be evaluated by the workshops track chairs based on the novelty of the workshop topic, its importance to the field, as well as the composition of the organizing team. Workshop PC and Submission System No later than mid of September 2025, the workshop PC should have been finalized and the paper submission system should be live. Workshop organizers are free to select EasyChair, HotCRP or any other commonly used paper submission system. The workshop proceedings will be included in a separate section of the conference’s proceedings – the companion proceedings. CALL FOR TUTORIALS The SANER 2026 Workshops & Tutorials track invites practitioners and researchers to deliver insightful tutorials on various topics related to Software Analysis, Evolution, and Reengineering. These tutorials aim to expand the community’s understanding of advanced software engineering topics, valuable tools and technologies, as well as research methodologies. We are soliciting abstracts with the intention of presenting a tutorial in the following categories: 1 - Technical Tutorial: Speakers present the use of a tool or technology that aids the developers in Software Analysis, Evolution, and Reengineering. 2 - Research problem: Speakers provide a general view of the state-of-the-art for a topic related to Software Analysis, Evolution, and Reengineering and further present details of a specific research problem that still needs to be addressed by the community. Submission Instructions The proposal should not exceed one page (with up to one additional page for references) and should outline the talk. Furthermore, it should follow the IEEE Conference Proceedings Formatting Guidelines (title: 24pt, text: 10pt; LaTeX users: \documentclass[10pt,conference] {IEEEtran}). All proposals must be submitted in PDF format through https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=saner2026. The submission should include: • Title, • Type of proposal (Technical Tutorial or Research problem), • Names of presenters and their affiliation, • Duration, • Outline of the tutorial talk, • Target audience (e.g., PhD students, early career researchers, all researchers, practitioners), • Learning objectives, • Details on any hands-on activities (e.g., participants using a tool or completing exercises) and the necessary computer specifications, • Preferred dates (please note that date preferences cannot be guaranteed). Evaluation Criteria • Overall quality of the proposal, • Relevance to the SANER audience, • Level of interest they believe the tutorial will attract, • Experience of the presenters, • Avoidance of duplication, in case of multiple tutorials on the same topic. SUBMISSION LINK https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=saner2026 IMPORTANT DATES (All deadlines are 23:59h "Anywhere on Earth" time) Research Track • Abstract Submission Deadline: 9 October, 2025 • Paper Submission Deadline: 16 October, 2025 • Notifications: 9 December, 2025 • Camera-Ready: 9 January, 2026 Industrial Track • Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 November, 2025 • Paper Submission Deadline: 17 November, 2025 • Notifications: 19 December, 2025 • Camera-Ready: 14 January, 2026 Short Papers and Posters Track • Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 November, 2025 • Paper Submission Deadline: 17 November, 2025 • Notifications: 19 December, 2025 • Camera-Ready: 14 January, 2026 Early Research Achievement (ERA) Track • Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 November, 2025 • Paper Submission Deadline: 17 November, 2025 • Notifications: 19 December, 2025 • Camera-Ready: 14 January, 2026 Reproducibility Studies and Negative Results (RENE) Track • Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 November, 2025 • Paper Submission Deadline: 17 November, 2025 • Notifications: 19 December, 2025 • Camera-Ready: 14 January, 2026 Tool Demo Track • Paper Submission Deadline: 17 November, 2025 • Notifications: 19 December, 2025 • Camera-Ready: 14 January, 2026 Journal-First Track • Paper Submission Deadline: 8 December, 2025 • Notifications: 22 December, 2025 Registered Report Track • Submission Deadline: 7 November, 2025 • First Notification (Reviews): 5 December, 2025 • Second Round Submission (Rebuttal & Revised Report): 12 December, 2025 • Final Notification (Stage 1): 22 December, 2025 • Accepted Report to arXiv Submission: 9 January, 2026 Workshop & Tutorial Proposals • Workshop Proposals Submissions: 20 August, 2025 • Workshop Proposals Notification: 27 August, 2025 • Tutorial Proposals Submissions: 12 January, 2026 • Tutorial Proposals Notification: 12 January, 2026 • Tutorial Camera-Ready Version: 16 January, 2026 ORGANISING COMMITTEE General Chair • Georgia Kapitsaki, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Local Organizing Chair • George Angelos Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Program Chairs • Eunjong Choi, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan • Matthias Galster, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Industrial Chairs • Anne Etien, University of Lille, France • Tushar Sharma, Dalhousie University, Canada ERA Chairs • Mairieli Wessel, Radboud University, Netherlands • Christoph Treude, Singapore Management University, Singapore Short Papers and Posters Chairs • Eleni Constantinou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus • Sandro Schulze, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany RENE Chairs • Apostolos Ampatzoglou, University of Macedonia, Greece • Sebastian Proksch, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands Workshop/Tutorial Chairs • Marcelo De Almeida Maia, Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil • Juri Di Rocco, University of L'Aquila, Italy Journal-First Chairs • Luigi Lavazza, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Italy • Yuxia Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Registered Report Chairs • Sherlock A. Licorish, University of Otago, New Zealand • Sebastiano Panichella, Zurich University of Applied Science, Switzerland Tool Demo Chairs • Maliheh Izadi, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands • Roberto Verdecchia, University of Florence, Italy Diversity, Inclusion, and Newcomers Chairs • Catia Trubiani, Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy • Aldeida Aleti, Monash University, Australia Proceedings Chair • Raula Gaikovina Kula, Osaka University, Japan Most Influential Paper Award Chairs • Alexander Chatzigeorgiou, University of Macedonia, Greece • Michele Lanza, Software Institute - USI, Lugano, Switzerland Sustainability Chair • Maria Papoutsoglou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Financial Chair • Constantinos Pattichis, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Publicity and Social Media Chair • Erina Makihara, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

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[DC-Interact 2025] call for submissions - Doctoral Consortium

by Fabio Paternò

**** Call for Submissions **** [We apologize if you receive this CFP message multiple times.] The INTERACT 2025 conference - 20th IFIP TC13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction will be held in Brazil, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, from September 8th to 12th, 2025. https://interact2025.org/ *** Doctoral Consortium Call for Submissions *** PhD students working on HCI topics are invited to submit their work. The INTERACT 2025 DC provides an opportunity for doctoral students to discuss research goals, methods, and results at an early stage in their research. It aims to provide useful guidance for completion of the doctoral research and the initiation of a research career in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. The DC provides an opportunity for student participants to interact with other students, established researchers, and the broader HCI community. **Key Dates**: * Submission: 19 May 2025 23:59 (anywhere on earth). * Notification of acceptance: 16 June 2025 **Submission and Publication Summary**: * Reviewing process: juried * Anonymous submission: No * Length: 4-page extended abstract in Springer format + letter of recommendation from the student’s PhD advisor/supervisor, or head of school, or equivalent, supporting the student’s nomination for the Consortium * Online Submission: PCS Submission System ( https://new.precisionconference.com/) * Publication: There is no publication associated with the DC accepted submission. Besides the participation in the DC session, DC attendees will have the opportunity to present their PhD proposal and gather feedback from the INTERACT community in a poster session at the conference. DC attendees are also encouraged to submit a paper or contribution to any other tracks at INTERACT 2025 on content similar to that in the proposal for the Doctoral Consortium. The Doctoral Consortium will be held on 9 September 2025. It will be a closed event open only to the selected participants and other invited attendees. For more information, see the Interact 2025 DC webpage: https://interact2025.org/doctoral-consortium/ In case of doubts, please contact the DC co-chairs: dc(a)interact2025.org Best regards, Fábio Paternò, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Italy Luciana Zaina, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil Marco Winckler, Université Côte d’Azur, France INTERACT 2025 Doctoral Consortium co-chairs --------------------------

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Workshop C3AI - Child-centered Interaction and Trust in Conversational AI

by Grazia Ragone

Dear all, I'm pleased to share with you some information about the workshop we're organizing for the conference #IDC2025 [1]. I hope you'll find it of interest. We aim to create AI systems that are not only effective but also ethical, transparent, and empathetic, ensuring that children interact with technology in a safe and informed way. At the heart of our discussions, we have the following questions: What shapes a child's trust--or distrust--in AI? And how can we design AI systems that not only foster positive engagement, but also help children understand limitations and manage expectations? The C3AI (Child-centered Interaction and Trust in Conversational AI) workshop invites researchers, designers, and practitioners to explore how cognitive, emotional, and cultural factors influence children's relationships with AI. As children increasingly interact with systems like ChatGPT--often not designed with them in mind--there's a growing need to create ethical, transparent, and empathetic AI experiences. This workshop focuses on developing and refining child-centered frameworks for trustworthy AI--frameworks that prioritize reliability, safety, and ethical responsibility. Together, we'll envision AI systems that empower children to think critically, engage thoughtfully, and navigate technology with confidence. We welcome your ideas, experiences, and perspectives. IMPORTANT DATES Workshop - June 23rd Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025 LOCATION Reykjavik University in Iceland For more info: https://c3ai.di.uniba.it/home Warm regards, Grazia Ragone -- Post-Doc in Human-Computer Interaction Department of Computer Science Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro" via Orabona, 4 - 70125 Bari, Italy https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=Q1TkLzMAAAAJ&hl=en [2] -- Post-Doc in Human-Computer Interaction Department of Computer Science Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro" via Orabona, 4 - 70125 Bari, Italy https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=Q1TkLzMAAAAJ&hl=en [2] ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sostieni la formazione e la ricerca universitaria con il tuo 5 per mille all'Università di Bari. Firma la casella "Finanziamento della ricerca scientifica e della Università" indicando il codice fiscale 80002170720. Il tuo contributo può fare la differenza: oggi più che mai! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links: ------ [1] https://idc.acm.org/2025/accepted-workshops/ [2] https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=Q1TkLzMAAAAJ&hl=en

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Deadline extended to 22nd of April: [Call for Participation] Workshop on care ecosystem-centered design at IDC 2025 in Reykjavík | 23 June 2025

by Evropi Stefanidi

Dear all, We’re happy to share that the submission deadline for our *full-day in-person workshop on care ecosystem-centered design at IDC 2025 in Reykjavík* has been *extended to April 22nd*! Let’s explore how to design technologies /for and with/ children and their care networks—families, teachers, therapists, and beyond. This workshop brings together the IDC community to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of care ecosystem-centered design. Through interactive activities and collaborative discussions, we aim to build a research agenda for multi-stakeholder research with children, and foster a community of researchers and practitioners working in this space. Whether you're already working with children and their caregivers, or are looking to start, this is a space to share, connect, and explore new directions—plus, don't miss our keynote by *Yvonne Rogers, FRS* 💬 *Key details:* 📅 Workshop date: *June 23, 2025* 📍 Location: *Reykjavík, Iceland* 📝 *New submission deadline: April 22, 2025* ✏️ Submit a short position paper or a statement of interest to join More info: https://sites.google.com/view/idc25-ecocare/home Looking forward to your contributions and to seeing many of you in Reykjavík! The organizers, Evropi Stefanidi, Lucas M. Silva, Bengisu Cagiltay, Eva Eriksson, Paweł W. Woźniak, and Jasmin Niess

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[CFP] 2nd Workshop on Education for Artificial Intelligence (edu4AI) @ECAI 2025

by Elisa Marengo

*** Apologies for multiple copies *** 2nd Workshop on Education for Artificial Intelligence (edu4AI) Co-located with ECAI 2025 in Bologna, Italy. edu4AI website: https://edu4ai.di.unito.it/ *********************** Important dates: *********************** Abstract submission (not mandatory but appreciated): August 1, 2025 Paper submission deadline: August 22, 2025 Notifications of paper acceptance: September 26, 2025 Workshop (edu4AI @ECAI 2025): October 25 or 26, 2025 *********************** We are happy to announce the second edition of the edu4AI workshop, whose aim is to establish a forum for researchers and professionals interested in understanding, envisioning, and discussing the challenges and opportunities of AI awareness by promoting education for Artificial Intelligence, promoting aspects such as methodologies, educational pathways, and AI literacy. *********************** Topics of interest *********************** Topic of interest include (but are not limited to) Teaching Methodologies. Challenges and Opportunities in Education for AI. Leveraging online platforms for widespread AI Education. Innovative Education Techniques and methodologies to support AI Education. Hands-on research initiatives to support AI awareness and comprehension. Program development for Educators. Resources and techniques to explain AI in simple terms. AI Literacy kits and educational games. Educational tools and resources for correcting AI misconceptions. Case studies on AI Literacy courses for elderly people. Domain-specific threats due to AI biases and educational solutions to overcome them. Education on AI-Ethical aspects. Training programs to convey AI awareness. Integration of AI learning activities at school. Incorporating AI into STEM activities. Education for AI through HRI. *********************** Submissions *********************** All papers will be peer-reviewed by at least two members of the program committee and evaluated on the basis of relevance, originality, significance, soundness, and clarity. Papers should be formatted according to the CEUR-WS's single-column style (http://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html). We welcome two categories of paper submission: Full papers (8-10 pages) Short papers (6 pages) -- Suitable for presenting work in progress, projects, software prototypes, or extended abstracts Conference proceedings will be published on CEUR *********************** Organisation Chairs *********************** - Elisa Marengo - University of Torino, Italy email: elisa.marengo(a)unito.it - Michela Ponticorvo - University “Federico II” of Napoli, Italy email: michela.ponticorvo(a)unina.it - Manuel Striani - University of Piemonte Orientale, Italy email: manuel.striani(a)uniupo.it

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The 24th IFIP Conference e-Business, e-Services, and e-Society (I3E 2025): Fifth Call for Papers

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*** Fifth Call for Papers *** The 24th IFIP Conference e-Business, e-Services, and e-Society (I3E 2025) September 9-11, 2025, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://cyprusconferences.org/i3e2025/ (*** Proceedings to be published by Springer in LNCS ***) (*** Journal Special Issue with Springer's SN Computer Science ***) Conference theme: “Pervasive digital services for people’s well-being, inclusion and sustainable development” OVERVIEW Next-gen digital services contribute to people’s well-being, inclusion, and sustainable development, re-shaping e-business, e-services, and e-society. Such services are pervasive both since they run on a large variety of heterogeneous devices and they permeate various aspects of daily life, by offering accessible and personalised experiences to all individuals. The proposed theme advocates for the design, implementation and operations of novel digital solutions that satisfy the needs of different individuals, while contributing to their well-being and to preserving the Planet. I3E 2025 will collect contributions about the creation and management of user-centric accessible platforms, applications, and services that empower individuals to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. The proposed theme aims at emphasizing how it is possible to leverage different technologies to address pressing societal challenges such as, for instance, healthcare access, education, poverty alleviation, sustainable usage of resources, and social equity, towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. TOPICS OF INTEREST Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to: e-Business • Innovative e-business models • Inter-organizational systems • Business process integration • Business process re-engineering • e-Marketplaces, e-Hubs and portals • Digital goods and products • User behaviour modeling • Mobile business • Enterprise application integration • e-Negotiations, auctioning and contracting • Supply, demand, and value chains • e-Commerce content management • Dynamic pricing models • Trust and security • Mobile Commerce • Business Intelligence • Business Ontologies and Models • E-Business Models e-Services • e-Service composition • Inter-organizational services • e-Collaboration and e-Services • Service-oriented computing • Web services • Semantic web services • Service workflows • Virtual organizations and coalitions • Virtual enterprises and virtual markets • Web 2.0 applications • Agent-oriented e-Services • P2P co-operation models • Ubiquitous, mobile, and pervasive services • Application service management • Services and service management in the cloud-edge continuum • Next-gen AI services • Enterprise Ontologies • Accessibility • Usability e-Society • e-Government (e.g. G2G, G2B, or G2C) • Digital cities and regions • e-Democracy and e-Governance • e-Inclusion to information society • e-Health and e-Education • Public e-Services for citizens and enterprises • One-stop government service integration • Mobile public services • Multimedia and multilingualism • Digital culture and digital divide • Privacy and security • Legal societal and cultural issues • Public-private partnerships • International dimension of e-Gov • E-society and AI • Digital Transformation • Social Computing • Green Computing • Sustainable Technologies • Humanitarian & Emergency Management • Digital Inclusion • Digital Literacy SUBMISSION Authors should submit original, unpublished research papers. All papers must not simultaneously be submitted to another journal or conference. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Therefore, submissions should not be under consideration for any other conference or journal outlet. Authors should consult Springer’s authors’ guidelines and use their proceedings templates to prepare their papers (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…). Authors can submit their proceedings articles using the EasyChair platform. Please use the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=i3e2025 . Length of papers The most common types of papers accepted for publication are full papers (12 pages) and short papers (7 pages). We only wish to publish papers of significant scientific content. Journal Special Issue Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit an extended and revised version of their paper (with at least 30% additional material) for fast-track review and publication in Springer's SN Computer Science (https://link.springer.com/journal/42979). IMPORTANT DATES • Paper Submission: May 19, 2025 (AoE) • Author Notification: June 23, 2025 • Camera-ready: June 30, 2025 • Author Registration: June 30, 2025 ORGANISATION Conference Chair • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus Conference Co-Chairs • Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Emerging Markets Research Centre (EMaRC) • Georgia Kapitsaki, University of Cyprus • Matti Mäntymäki, University of Turku • Ilias Pappas, Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Marinos Themistocleous, University of Nicosia Program Co-Chairs • Achilleas Achilleos, Frederick University of Cyprus • Stefano Forti, University of Pisa • Angelika Kokkinaki, University of Nicosia

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CFP: HAIC 2025 @ECAI 2025 - International Workshop on Human-AI Collaborative Systems (HAIC 2025)

by Michele Braccini

* Apologies for cross postings * HAIC Workshop @ECAI 2025 - CALL FOR PAPERS ——————————————————————————————————— International Workshop on Human-AI Collaborative Systems (HAIC 2025) OCTOBER 25-26 2025 co-located with ECAI 2025 (https://ecai2025.org) - Bologna, Italy Web: https://haic-workshop.github.io/haic.github.io/ Submission: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=haic2025 For any information: m.braccini(a)unibo.it ========= HIGHLIGHTS ========= - DEADLINE: June 15th, 2025 - CEUR conference proceedings ========= ABSTRACT ========= Human-IA collaborative systems (HAIC) improve problem solving and creativity by combining human intelligence with the computational power of AI. Although there are successful applications in healthcare, creative arts and finance, to name a few, current solutions remain domain-specific, highlighting the need for generalizable approaches. Indeed, effective HAIC systems must address multiple complexities: they must adapt dynamically, integrate human interactions, and address new key challenges such as trust, security and explainability. This workshop provides a forum to explore innovative methodologies, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and advance the development of a unified framework for next-generation HAIC systems. ====== TOPICS ====== Topics of Interest include but are not limited to: - Frameworks and methodologies for designing HAIC systems - Definition of evaluation criteria and methodologies for the evaluation of HAIC systems - Design principles for developing truly adaptive HAIC systems that evolve with user interactions and integrate real-time feedback. - Applications that foster human-AI co-creativity, in music, visual arts, poetry, … - HAIC applications in healthcare, assistive robotics, precision medicine and industry - Ethical issues raised by creative HAIC systems (integrity, bias, …) - Psychological and social implications of the long-term use of HAIC technologies - Critical perspectives on the potential benefits and risks of HAIC systems in education - Collaborative decision-making systems - Future trends in HAIC, including swarm robotics, sustainability, … ============ SUBMISSIONS ============ We encourage the submission of contributions that explore innovative methodologies for building Human-AI collaborative systems. In particular, authors can submit: (A) Regular papers (max. 12 + references – CEUR.ws format); (B) Short/Position papers (max 8 pages + references - CEUR.ws format); (C) Discussion papers of recent works published elsewhere (max 8 pages + references - CEUR.ws format); Submission Site: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=haic2025 All submitted papers will be evaluated by at least two members of the program committee, based on originality, significance, relevance and technical quality. Submissions of papers must be in English, in PDF format in the CEUR-WS conference format. Submissions should be single blinded, i.e. authors names should be included in the submissions. Submissions must be made through the EasyChair conference system prior the specified deadline (all deadlines refer to GMT). At least one of the authors should register and take part at the conference to make the presentation. ================ IMPORTANT DATES =============== * Paper submission deadline: June 15th, 2025 (11:59PM UTC-12) * Notification to authors: July 21st, 2025 * Camera-Ready submission: September 1st, 2025 ================ PROCEEDINGS AND POST-PROCEEDINGS =============== All accepted papers will be published in the volume series of CEUR-WS. A selection of the best papers, accepted for the presentation at the workshops, will be invited to submit an extended version for publication on an AI journal. ============= ORGANIZATION ============= Michele Braccini - University of Bologna, Italy Allegra De Filippo - University of Bologna, Italy Michela Milano - University of Bologna, Italy Alessandro Saffiotti - University of Orebro, Sweden Mauro Vallati - University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom ____________________________________ Postdoctoral researcher @ Università di Bologna Dipartimento di Informatica - Ingegneria e Scienze Informatiche Campus di Cesena 47521 Cesena, Italy Latest Publication: "Metasensor: A Proposal for Sensor Evolution in Robotics” (https://www.mdpi.com/3153678) Guest Editor of the Special Issue "Hypothesis-Driven Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Complex Systems Biology”, submissions are open! Details: https://www.mdpi.com/si/233216

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[One Week Left!] Call for Demos, WiP & DC Submissions: End-User Development (IS-EUD 2025) | Munich, Germany 16-18 June 2025

by Evropi Stefanidi

**********apologies for cross-posting********** Dear all, This is a reminder that the deadline for Demonstrations, Work in Progress, and Doctoral Consortium submissions for the 10th International Symposium on End-User Development (IS-EUD 2025) is in a week from today, on Friday 18th of April (AoE). Important dates: ⌛ Submission Deadline: 18 April 2025  🔔 Notifications: 5 May 2025 📸 Camera-ready: 12 May 2025 For more details on topics, all deadlines, submission guidelines, and authors instructions, please see: ℹ️: https://iseud2025.ubicomp.net/call-for-papers.html Best regards, The IS-EUD 2025 Organizing Committee

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CHItaly 2025: Call for Papers & Posters

by Emanuele Panizzi

[Apologies for Multiple Postings] ================================================ CHItaly 2025 <https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/> - Technologies and Methodologies of Human-Computer Interaction in the Third Millenium The International Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter ================================================ 6–10 October 2025 Location: Salerno, Italy https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/ ATTENTION!! *The deadline for submitting Long&Short Papers and Pictorials is approaching -Submission: April 21, 2025Review notification: June 14, 2025Initial Camera-ready: July 7, 2025Final Camera-ready: July 31, 2025* All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published in the ACM Digital Library within the International Conference Proceedings Series. Additionally, authors of selected high-quality papers will be invited to submit extended versions for potential publication in special issues of leading international journals. Call for papers and paper topics Over the past two decades, the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) has undergone radical transformations due to the spread of new technologies and methodologies. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Robotics, voice interfaces, and wearable devices, it is necessary to explore how these innovations influence and shape interactions between users and digital systems. The conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and developers to discuss the challenges and opportunities of these new technologies and methodologies in the contemporary context. This year’s conference aims to inspire a comprehensive dialogue on how these technologies are reshaping the landscape of HCI and redefining the boundaries of human capabilities. Participants will be invited to engage with questions surrounding ethical implications, accessibility, inclusivity, user experience, and the sustainability of emerging technologies. The theme encourages contributors to share insights on methodologies that adapt to these changes, from user-centred design practices to innovative evaluation methods for complex, adaptive systems. CHItaly 2025 welcomes contributions on a broad range of research topics within the field of human-computer interaction, including but not limited to the following: - Emerging Technologies for HCI - Innovative Methodologies for HCI - Ethics and Sustainability in HCI Technologies - Social and Organizational Impacts of HCI - New Frontiers in HCI Chitaly 2025 Organizing Committee <https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/327-2/> -- Emanuele Panizzi Associate Professor Computer Science Department Faculty of Information Engineering, Informatics, and Statistics Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: PATCH@UMAP 2025 - Workshop on Personalized Access to Cultural Heritage

by Noemi Mauro

**** PLEASE, EXCUSE MULTIPLE POSTINGS **** CALL FOR PAPERS The 16th International Workshop on Personalized Access to Cultural Heritage (PATCH 2025) Held in conjunction with ACM UMAP 2025 - New York City, New York, USA https://patch2025.di.unito.it/ Important dates: April 13, 2025 - Paper Submission April 9, 2025 - Paper Submission April 28, 2025 - Notification May 5, 2025 - Papers Camera-ready Submission (TAPS system) The workshop will be in person or hybrid. Abstract and Topics Following the successful series of PATCH workshops, PATCH 2025 will be again the meeting point between state-of-the-art cultural heritage research and personalization – using any kind of technology, while focusing on ubiquitous and adaptive scenarios, to enhance the personal experience in cultural heritage sites. The workshop is aimed at bringing together, physically and/or virtually, researchers and practitioners who are working on various aspects of cultural heritage and are interested in exploring the potential of state of the art mobile technology (onsite as well as online) to enhance the CH visit experience. The expected result of the workshop is a sharing and discussing novel ideas and creating a multidisciplinary research agenda that will inform future research directions and hopefully, forge some research collaborations. We invite cultural heritage professionals and researchers to join us to discuss findings and trends on personalisation of cultural heritage in the broadest sense, from online and remote cultural access to onsite visit, from individuals to groups, from tangible to virtual and robotic mediation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Navigation and personalized browsing in digital and physical cultural heritage collections - Recommendation strategies for natural and cultural heritage - Adaptation strategies for text and non-verbal content in CH/NH - NLG techniques for mobile user modeling in natural and cultural heritage sites - Integration of virtual and physical collections - Immersive cultural and natural heritage - Mobile museum guides and personal museum assistants - Context-aware information presentation in natural and cultural heritage - Adaptive navigation and browsing in CH/NH sites - Intelligent user interfaces for natural and cultural heritage applications - Personalization for group of visitors to natural and cultural heritage sites - Personalization for collective CH information authoring and management - Creativity and collaboration support in CH - Personalization across the whole of a person's digital ecosystem - Long-term personalization - IoT and Cultural Heritage - Living lab in museum - Robots in museums - 3D, Augmented, and Virtual Reality for cultural and natural heritage - Gestural interfaces for Cultural Heritage applications - Analysis of behavior patterns to improve CH/NH recommendation - Conversational agents for cultural and natural heritage - The use of personality for guiding CH/NH experiences - Multiple viewpoints and perspectives for CH - Remote access to CH/NH - Intelligent agents to interact with CH/NH - Large Language Models for CH/NH - Shaping Personalization and FATE (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics) in Human-Centered Generative AI Also papers connected to the UMAP 2025 main theme: “Shaping Personalization and FATE (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics) in Human-Centered Generative AI” and Cultural Heritage are of interest. Submissions Full papers: up to 8 pages excluding references. Short papers/Position papers/Demo papers: up to 4 pages excluding references. Papers that exceed the page limits or formatting guidelines will be returned without review. Submissions should be single-blinded, i.e., authors’ names should be included in the submissions. Papers must be formatted according to the new workflow for ACM publications. The templates and instructions are available here: https://patch2025.di.unito.it/submission.html. All papers should be submitted in PDF format via the online submission system by selecting the track "UMAP 25 Workshop PATCH": https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=umap2025. An international panel of experts will review all submissions. Work that has already been published should not be submitted unless it introduces a significant addition to the previously published work. There will be a conference adjunct proceedings published by ACM where all the workshop papers will be published. Workshop organizers Liliana Ardissono, University of Torino, Italy, liliana.ardissono(a)unito.it Tsvi Kuflik, The University of Haifa, Israel, tsvikak(a)is.haifa.ac.il Noemi Mauro, University of Torino, Italy, noemi.mauro(a)unito.it Alan J. Wecker, The University of Haifa, Israel, ajwecker(a)gmail.com

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ONE WEEK LEFT: [Call for Participation] Workshop on care ecosystem-centered design at IDC 2025 in Reykjavík | 23 June 2025

by Evropi Stefanidi

Dear all, This is a reminder that there is still *one week left *to submit your statements of interest or position papers to participate in our our full-day in-person workshop on *care ecosystem-centered design* at IDC 2025 in Reykjavík! Let’s explore how to design technologies for and with children and their care networks - families, teachers, therapists, and beyond. Our workshop aims to bring the IDC community together to discuss both challenges and opportunities for care ecosystem-centered design. By offering opportunities for researchers and practitioners to connect and share experiences, we will work towards building a research agenda for conducting multi-stakeholder research with children. Through this workshop, we hope to build a community for networking, facilitating, and promoting research that considers children's broader support networks. Come join us and engage in interactive activities that advance our knowledge base on multi-stakeholder research with children and their caregivers and become part of a network of researchers that conduct research with both children and their support networks - and of course, do not miss the keynote by Yvonne Rogers, FRS 💬 The important details: 📅 June 23, 2025 📍 Reykjavík, Iceland 📝 Submit a position paper or statement of interest by April 15th, 2025 For more information, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/idc25-ecocare/home We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop! The organizers: Evropi Stefanidi, Lucas M. Silva, Bengisu Cagiltay, Eva Eriksson, Paweł W. Woźniak and Jasmin Niess.

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Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus: Academic Vacancy in A.I.

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Department of Computer Science -- University of Cyprus Academic Vacancy in A.I. (Full Professor) The Department of Computer Science (www.cs.ucy.ac.cy) at the University of Cyprus announces one (1) academic position at the rank of Professor in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The position will be filled under XM’s designated chair entitled “The XM Chair in Artificial Intelligence”. The Chair is funded by TP Servglobal Limited, a member of the XM Group (www.xm.com). XM is a leading provider of online investment services internationally. Upon appointment, the Chair's holder will receive a €30,000 research grant from the XM Group, in addition to their initial funding under the University of Cyprus Regulations. This funding will support research development, promotional activities, and collaboration with the XM Group and other relevant international research centers and universities. The Chair's holder will play a key role in advancing teaching and research in Artificial Intelligence, benefiting the academic community, society, and the economy. For this vacancy, a university degree and a PhD title from an accredited university are required. The minimum requirements for the academic rank of a Professor are set in the following web link: https://rb.gy/k3pel In accordance with the applicable legislation, the annual gross salary (including the 13th salary) for full-time employment is: Professor (Scale Α15-Α16) €80.094,70 - €104.114,56. Employee contributions to the various State funds will be deducted from the above amounts. The selected candidate will be expected to teach in both Greek and English within the Department of Computer Science's undergraduate and graduate programs. Therefore, proficiency in both Greek and English is required. Candidates do not need to be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Candidates are invited to submit their applications electronically by uploading the following documents in English and in PDF format at the following link: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment 1 Cover Letter 2 Curriculum Vitae 3 Copy of ID/Passport 4 Copy of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University is required 5 Copy of a PhD degree from an accredited University is required 6 Review of previous research work and a brief description of future research projects (up to 3 pages) 7 List of publications 8 Representative publications (up to 3 publications which should be submitted separately). 9 The names and email addresses of three professors from whom confidential letters of recommendation (in English) will be automatically requested upon submission of the application. Letters of recommendation may be submitted up to 7 days following the deadline for submission of applications. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that the references are submitted. In case the letters of recommendation are not submitted on time, the application will not be considered. The deadline for applications is Friday the 4th of July 2025. A more detailed announcement can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/XMChairAI

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CFP: Workshop on Information Retrieval for Understudied Users - IR4U2@SIGIR 2025

by Noemi Mauro

**** PLEASE, EXCUSE MULTIPLE POSTINGS **** Call For Papers CFP for the 2nd Workshop on Information Retrieval for Understudied Users (IR4U2) - Bridging User-centered AI with IR: Making Information Retrieval Accessible for All Please join us at IR4U2, co-located with the 48th International ACM SIGIR Conference on Research and Development in Information Retrieval, which will take place 13th-18th July 2025 in Padua, Italy Information Retrieval (IR) remains an active, fast-paced area of research. Nevertheless, most advancements in this domain have primarily favored what we might term 'conventional' users, such as adults from the global north. We envision IR4U2 as a forum to spotlight research and industry efforts that, while sparse, consider diverse, and often understudied, user groups. Among these groups, we find, for example, older adults, young children and adolescents, individuals afflicted by mental health disorders, users with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), individuals with intellectual disabilities, or those with specific learning needs. In this second iteration of IR4U2, we will focus more specifically on a **user-centred AI perspective**, which we believe is vital for informing the design, development, and assessment of IR systems that thoughtfully address the diverse needs of understudied populations, ensuring genuine accessibility and inclusivity. We aim to • Build, extend and maintain a community involving multi-disciplinary Ph.D. students, academics, and industry practitioners aiming to advance understanding of core (AI for) IR technology and its impact on a broad range of understudied users. • Take inventory of the different kinds of use cases, research work, ongoing efforts, and existing resources while reflecting on the progress made since the last IR4U2 iteration. • Define guidelines to promote user-centric design of IR systems. • Outline a general approach to facilitate research endeavors driven by and at the service of specific user groups IR4U2 will be a highly participatory, full-day, in-person workshop. This will involve informal interactions, facilitated group work, and brief presentations of accepted contributions. These contributions will help construct a snapshot of the current works in this area. Topics of interest include: - User-centered design of IR algorithms for understudied users - User-centric design of user interfaces for IR for understudied users - The use of AI for enhancing IR systems for understudied users - The positive and negative impact of AI on IR for understudied users - User modeling to enable IR and recommendation technologies tailored to understudied populations - Data collection and benchmark development of IR catering to understudied populations. - IR applications targeting understudied populations - IR techniques in the era of LLM and generative models with and for understudied populations This is not an exhaustive list, as we are also interested in contributions discussing challenges inherent to designing IR technology at the service of understudied user groups–from the need for multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder collaborations to how to build datasets. Submissions: Peer reviewed contributions. These include research papers presenting empirical explorations, user studies, and/or new algorithms related to the open problems listed in topics of interest, as well as position/vision contributions discussing uses cases, challenges, and future research directions. These contributions should be submitted on EasyChair ( https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=ir4u20) at least 4 pages, but up to 12 (excluding references) formatted in CEURART’s single-column template ( https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/one-column-layout-template-for-sub…). Accepted contributions will be presented at the workshop and published in workshop proceedings. Editorially-reviewed contributions. To enable potential attendees to articulate their views on the topics of the workshop, share already-published works, bring awareness to ongoing European projects in this area, etc., we ask the submission of a short extended abstract. This type of informal submission (via this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoz0WWHx_0EXcPc9AZOTw6zx07gSolQ61… ) will be editorially reviewed by workshop organizers to gauge fit as well as themes of interest for group discussions. Accepted contributions will be presented at the workshop, but not published in the proceedings. Important dates All the deadlines are set at 11:59 PM AoE. - Submission: April 23, 2025 - Author notification: May 21, 2025 - Camera-ready: June 1, 2025 - Workshop day: July 17, 2025 At least one author of each accepted paper must register and attend the workshop. Please feel free to reach out to the ir4u2.research(a)gmail.com with questions. For further information, see https://ir4u2workshop.wixsite.com/ir4u2-2. Organizers: Noemi Mauro, University of Turin, Italy Angelo Geninatti Cossatin, University of Turin, Italy Sole Pera, TU Delft, The Netherlands Federica Cena, University of Turin, Italy Theo Huibers, University of Twente, The Netherlands Monica Landoni, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland Emiliana Murgia, Università di Genova, Italy

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