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CHItaly 2025: Call for Long&Short Papers and Pictorials

by María Menéndez-Blanco

[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 and practitioners to submit full&short papers, and pictorials to CHItaly 2025. Deadlines: - Submission: April 21, 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 short&full papers and pictorials 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/>

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

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*** First 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). 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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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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[CFP][Extended Deadline for Abstract submission] IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025-Thematic Session "Shaping the Future of Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and Immersive Technologies in HCI"

by Nicola Capece

Dear Colleagues, There is still time to contribute to the Thematic Session on "Shaping the Future of Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and Immersive Technologies in HCI" (https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7). The extended deadline of March 30 is for submitting a 1-2 page Abstract or a Graphical Abstract to show your proposed idea. Then, you will have time to finalize your work by the deadline of May 15. Conference: IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering (IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025) - October 22-24, 2025, in Ancona, Italy (https://metroxraine.org/) Please see the CfP below for details and forward it to colleagues who might be interested in contributing to this special session. I am excited to meet you at IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025. Best regards, Nicola Capece ==================================================================================== Call for Papers - Thematic Session on: "Shaping the Future of Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and Immersive Technologies in HCI" https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7 2025 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering (IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025) https://metroxraine.org/ October 22-24, 2025 - Ancona, Italy. ==================================================================================== THEMATIC SESSION DESCRIPTION ------------------------- Nowadays the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with modern Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) technologies and eXtended Reality (XR), offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation. This thematic session aims to explore how AI while acting as a catalyst, interacts with broader HCI methods to enhance user experiences, foster engagement, and address critical Human Factors. The session will examine the synergies between XR, AI-driven personalization, and adaptive systems, alongside non-AI-based approaches to ensure inclusivity. By addressing measurement techniques and methodologies, the session will highlight how HCI researchers and practitioners can advance the field through rigorous evaluation strategies that support various applications in different immersive environments scenarios such as Rehabilitation, Special Education, Cultural Heritage, and emerging platforms like Metaverse. This dialogue aims to create a roadmap for designing, implementing, and assessing next-generation HCI systems that balance technological possibilities with user-centric considerations. The authors of the paper selected as the “Best Paper” at this session will receive an invitation to submit an extended version of their work to IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications (https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/cg). More information can be found here: https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7 TOPICS ---------- The list of topics includes (but it is not limited to) the following: - AI-Driven Personalization in Human-Computer Interaction. - Measuring User Experience (UX) in Immersive Environments and AI-enhanced Systems. - Cognitive Load Evaluation in Augmented HCI Systems. - Human Factors in Immersive Technologies: Metrological Approaches. - Human Factors in the Design of AI-Powered Interfaces. - Evaluation Frameworks for Usability Assessment. - Real-Time Feedback Systems in Human-AI Interaction. - Emotional, Cognitive and Behavioral Responses in Immersive Human-Computer Interaction. - Measuring Trust, Ethics, and Acceptance in AI-Augmented Interaction. - Multimodal Interaction and Performance Measurement. - Designing for Accessibility in Next-Generation HCI Systems. - Data-Driven Insights for HCI Design and Optimization. - Metrics and Validation Protocols in AI-Enhanced HCI. - Adaptive Interfaces in XR. - Next-Generation Tools for Immersive UX Design and Testing. - Social Interactions and Collaboration in AI-enhanced XR. IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------ Short Abstract Submission Deadline: March 30, 2025 [extended]. Full Paper Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025. Full Paper Acceptance Notification: June 15, 2025 Final Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025 SUBMISSION AND DECISIONS ------------------------ Authors should prepare an Abstract (1 - 2 pages) that clearly indicates the originality of the contribution and the relevance of the work. The Abstract should include the title of the paper, names and affiliations of the authors, an abstract, keywords, an introduction describing the nature of the problem, a description of the contribution, the results achieved and their applicability. As an alternative to the traditional abstract, it is possible to submit a Graphical Abstract. Read the paragraph below for further information. When the first review process has been completed, authors receive a notification of either acceptance or rejection of the submission. If the abstract has been accepted, the authors can prepare a full paper. The format for the full paper is identical to the format for the abstract except for the number of pages: the full paper has a required minimum length of five (5) pages and a maximum of six (6) pages. Full Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. All contributions will be peer-reviewed and acceptance will be based on quality, originality and relevance. Authors of accepted full papers must submit the final paper version according to the deadline, register for the workshop, and attend to present their papers. The maximum length for final papers is 6 pages. More information can be found here:: https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS ----------------------------------- All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. ORGANIZERS ------------- Marta Mondellini STIIMA, National Research Council, Italy marta.mondellini(a)stiima.cnr.it Nicola Capece University of Basilicata, Italy nicola.capece(a)unibas.it Mario Covarrubias Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Italy mario.covarrubias(a)polimi.it Giuseppe Caggianese ICAR, National Research Council, Italy giuseppe.caggianese(a)cnr.it For any questions related to the thematic session, please feel free to contact us via email. -- ____________________________________________________ Nicola Capece, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Member of XR&AI Lab @UNIBAS Department of Engineering, University of Basilicata Via dell'Ateneo Lucano, 10, Macchia Romana, Potenza -- 85100, Italy e-mail: nicola.capece(a)unibas.it, phone: +39 0971 205838 ____________________________________________________

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[CFP] Call for Papers – IEEE FITYR 2025

by Khushi Nilanshu Patel

Dear Researchers, We are excited to invite you to submit your research to the *1st IEEE International Conference on Future Intelligent Technologies for Young Researchers (FITYR 2025)*, which will be held from *July 21-24, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, United States*. IEEE FITYR 2025 provides a premier venue for young researchers to showcase their latest work in *AI, IoT, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Intelligent Systems*. The conference promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange among emerging scholars in the field of intelligent technologies. *Topics of Interest Include (but are not limited to):* - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing - Blockchain and Decentralized Applications - Cloud Computing and Service-Oriented Architectures - Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trust in Intelligent Systems - Human-Centered AI and Ethical AI Development - Applications of AI in Healthcare, Smart Cities, and Robotics *Paper Submission:* https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fityr2025*Important Dates (AoE, UTC-12h):* - *Paper Submission Deadline:* *April 30, 2025* - *Author Notification:* *May 22, 2025* - *Final Paper Submission (Camera-ready):* *June 6, 2025* For more details, visit: https://conf.researchr.org/track/cisose-2025/fityr-2025 We look forward to your contributions and participation in *IEEE FITYR 2025!* Best regards, Steering Committee, CISOSE 2025

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Call for Papers – IEEE SOSE 2025

by Khushi Nilanshu Patel

Dear Researchers, I am pleased to invite you to submit your research to the *19th IEEE International Conference on Service-Oriented System Engineering (SOSE 2025)*, to be held from *July 21-24, 2025*, in *Tucson, Arizona, United States*. IEEE SOSE 2025 provides a leading international forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to present and discuss cutting-edge research on service-oriented system engineering, microservices, AI-driven services, and cloud computing. The conference aims to advance the development of service-oriented computing, architectures, and applications in various domains. *Topics of Interest Include (but are not limited to):* - Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) & Microservices - AI-Driven Service Computing - Service Engineering for Cloud, Edge, and IoT - Blockchain for Service Computing - Security, Privacy, and Trust in Service-Oriented Systems - DevOps & Continuous Deployment in SOSE - Digital Twins & Cyber-Physical Systems - Industry Applications and Real-World Case Studies *Paper Submission:* https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sose2025*Important Dates:* - *Paper Submission Deadline:* *April 15, 2025* - *Author Notification:* *May 15, 2025* - *Final Paper Submission (Camera-ready):* *May 22, 2025* For more details, visit the conference website: https://conf.researchr.org/track/cisose-2025/sose-2025 We look forward to your contributions and participation in IEEE SOSE 2025! Best regards, Steering Committee, CISOSE 2025 ReplyForward

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19th European Conference on Software Architecture (ECSA 2025): Fifth Call for Tools & Demos

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*** Fifth Call for Tools & Demos *** 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 (*** Proceedings to be published by Springer in LNCS ***) 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). SCOPE The theme for ECSA 2025 is “impactful software architecture”. The software architecture discipline has had a critical role in shaping robust, scalable, and maintainable systems. We are interested in learning about software architecture principles and practices, emergence trends and case studies highlighting strategic architectural choices that can lead to enhanced performance, improved collaboration, and long-term sustainability. The overarching question is how these architectural principles and practices, both well-established and emerging, are making an impact in real-world systems, and how that impact is being felt across various domains, from enterprise systems to more novel areas like, e.g., AI-driven or autonomous applications? Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: • Foundational principles of software architecture • Relationship of requirements engineering and software architecture • Quality attributes and software architectures • Architecture practices for secure, explainable, and trustworthy software • Architecture design and analysis • Architecture description languages and meta-models • Architecture verification and validation • Management of architectural knowledge, decisions, and rationale • Architecture patterns, styles, and tactics; reference architectures • Architecture viewpoints and views • Architecture conformance • Software architecture virtualization and visualization • Architecture-centric process models and frameworks • Software architecture and agile, incremental, iterative, and continuous development • Component-based models and deployment; middleware • Software architecture and system architecture • Software tools and environments for architecture-centric software engineering • Ethics, cultural, economic, business, social, human, and managerial aspects of software architecture • Architecture and technical debt • Architecting for sustainable and environment friendly systems • Applying AI and LLMs in software architecture and architecting for AI and LLM intensive systems • Software architecture education • Cross-disciplinary approaches to software architecture • Architectures for reconfigurable and self-adaptive systems • Architectural concerns of autonomic systems • Software architecture applied to new and emerging areas, such as the cloud/edge, big data, blockchain, cyber-physical systems, IoT, autonomous systems, systems-of-systems, energy- aware software, quantum computing, AI-enabled systems • Empirical studies, systematic literature reviews, and mapping studies in software architecture • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in activities related to software architecture TOOLS AND DEMOS The Tools and Demonstrations (Tools & Demos) Track provides an opportunity for both researchers and practitioners to present and discuss the most recent advances, ideas, experiences, and challenges in the field of Software Architecture by means of Tools & Demos presentations. Tools & Demos papers are intended to address any aspect of: (i) tool support for software architectures, or (ii) demonstrate results about the application of architectural approaches. Papers submitted to this track can belong to two distinct categories: • Tool papers: These papers deal with the development and evaluation of tools to support software architecture. They may present new tools, extensions to existing tools, or evaluations of the effectiveness of tools. The aim is to provide a platform for the exchange of innovative tools and techniques that help design, implement and analyze software architectures. • Demo papers: These papers will demonstrate concepts, techniques or systems related to software architectures. The focus is on presenting practical applications and implementations of architectural approaches. Demo papers may include live demonstrations, prototypes or simulations that emphasize the benefits and potential of specific architecture solutions. Both Tool Papers and Demo Papers contribute to the advancement of the field by providing insights, experiences and practical solutions related to software architectures. Tools and Demos should not be used as a means for commercial advertisement. We will strive to keep ECSA’s tradition to select the Best Tools & Demo Paper, awarded during the conference. The selection of the best tool and demo paper will be made based on the votes of the attendants of the conference. Submissions of Tools & Demos papers should describe the work, how it relates to other industrial or research efforts, including references, what the expected benefits are, a video of the tool or demo (if one exists), and the web-page and/or open-source repository for the tool (if one exists). All submissions must conform to the LNCS template and must not exceed 8 pages. Tools & Demos submissions should provide a link to a video, with audio commentary, of a maximum of ten minutes in length, with high resolution (e.g., details of the tool’s functionality should be clearly visible). The video must be uploaded on a server (e.g., YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox), and the link must be included in the submission for its evaluation (as a footnote on the first page of the submission or as links after the abstract of the submission). In addition, it is possible to provide open material, e.g., source code and/or a running instance of the tool. The links to the video and (if applicable) the additional material should be included in the contribution after the abstract and before the introduction sections. Paper submissions must be made electronically via the online EasyChair submission site for the ECSA 2024 conference, selecting the “Tools & Demos Track”: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ecsa2025 . The selection criteria of Tools & Demos papers will consider their originality, relevance for the ECSA audience, technical soundness, and presentation quality. Each submission will be evaluated by at least two PC members, in a single-step review process. The accepted papers will be included in the ECSA 2025 companion volume to be published in Springer LNCS series. IMPORTANT DATES • Abstract submission: May 16, 2025 • Paper submission: May 23, 2025 • Notification: June 20, 2025 • Camera-ready paper: June 27, 2025 Early/Author registration for all accepted contributions: June 27, 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 Tools & Demos Co-Chairs • Mohamed Soliman, Heinz Nixdorf Institut, Paderborn University, Germany • Use Zdun, University of Vienna, Austria

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First MedCHI Summer School on "Designing Human-centric Interactive and Intelligent Technology"

by Maristella Matera

Carissimi, trovate di seguito la Call for Participation per la prima Summer School promossa dal MedCHI, il comitato ACM SIGCHI per la regione del Mediterraneo, che si svolgerà a Como, presso la Villa del Grumello, dal 21 al 24 Luglio. Vi invitiamo a diffondere la call nei vostri gruppi e a condividerla con altri colleghi che potrebbero essere interessati. Oltre a offrire un'opportunità formativa per i più giovani, la scuola rappresenta un'occasione per approfondire le attività del MedCHI. L'invito a partecipare, compatibilmente con la disponibilità di posti, è quindi aperto anche a ricercatori senior che desiderano entrare in contatto con il comitato e conoscere meglio le sue iniziative. Un caro saluto, Maristella --------------------------------------------------- ACM-SIGCHI MedCHI Summer School on Designing Human-centric Interactive and Intelligent Technology 21 July – 24 July, Como, Italy https://dhit.lakecomoschool.org/ CALL FOR STUDENT APPLICATIONS ====================================================================== IMPORTANT DATES ===================================================================== * Applications: May 9th, 2025 (midnight CEST) * Notification of acceptance: May 23rd, 2025 * Registration and payment for accepted students: June 20th, 2025 ====================================================================== OVERVIEW ====================================================================== Promoted by the ACM-SIGCHI Mediterranean Committee (MedCHI), the DHIT Summer School aims to bring together early-stage doctoral students, researchers, and international experts interested in deepening the adoption of smart technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the design of interactive and intelligent technologies, while knowing the activities of the MedCHI committee. The school lectures and activities will cover the following topics: - Advanced interaction paradigms for intelligent systems (embodied interaction, tangible interaction, augmented and virtual reality) - Conversational AI and Design of Conversational Agents - Large Language Models for Interactive Systems - AI for Accessibility and Inclusion - User Modeling and System Adaptivity The Summer School will be held in person, from July 21st to July 24th, 2025. The format includes ex-cathedra lessons and sessions dedicated to engaging participants through interactive activities and group work. The lessons will be organized as short modules to provide relevant elements that participants will embrace and delve into during the following workshops, discussion sessions, and group work activities assisted by tutors. Detailed information on the lecturers and the program is available on the school website: <https://dhit.lakecomoschool.org/> https://dhit.lakecomoschool.org/ ====================================================================== HOW TO APPLY ====================================================================== The school is open to a maximum of 35 participants. Interested applicants have to fill out and submit the form available at https://dhit.lakecomoschool.org/application/, also uploading a motivation letter (max 500 words) and a CV (max 500 words + publications). After receiving the notification of the admission, the selected candidates can proceed with the registration and fee payment. For further information, please visit: https://dhit.lakecomoschool.org/application/ ====================================================================== REGISTRATION FEES ===================================================================== - Euro 450 for students and young researchers from academia and public research institutions - Euro 600 for industry representatives and professionals from other institutions The registration fees cover lectures, course materials, coffee breaks, lunches, and social events. Travel costs and accommodation are not included. ====================================================================== SCHOLARSHIPS ====================================================================== A limited number of scholarships covering application fees and/or accommodation (in a shared room in the nearby “foresteria”) will be granted. Applicants interested in these scholarships must clearly state this in the application form and should explain the reasons why they are applying for the scholarship in the motivation letter. ====================================================================== ORGANIZATION ===================================================================== Recognizing the significance of the School’s topic within the Mediterranean HCI research community, DHIT is promoted by MedCHI, the newly established ACM-SIGCHI committee in the Mediterranean area, whose mission is to strengthen and disseminate globally the values and contribution of the Human-Computer Interaction discipline in the Mediterranean region. The organizers of the school are MedCHI chairs and members: - George Caridakis, University of the Aegean, Greece - Houda El Mimouni, University of Manitoba, Canada - Joel Lanir, University of Haifa, Israel - Maristella Matera, Politecnico di Milano, Italy (MedCHI chair) - Valentina Nisi, Istituto Superior Tecnico, University of Lisboa, Portugal (MedCHI vice-chair) - Giuliana Vitiello, Università di Salerno, Italy For any questions, feel free to contact Maristella Matera (maristella.matera(a)polimi.it)

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CFP: CoPDA 2025 - 9th International Workshop on Cultures of Participation in the Digital Age (Deadline March 28th)

by Antonio Piccinno

--------------- Call for Papers --------------- CoPDA 2025 - 9th International Workshop on Cultures of Participation in the Digital Age: Sustainability Perspectives and Frameworks for Making Cultures of Participation Successful https://copda.unimi.it June 16th, 2025 - Munich, Germany In conjunction with IS-EUD 2025 (https://iseud2025.ubicomp.net) -------- Overview -------- This 9th edition of the CoPDA workshop aims to explore the intersection of sustainability and cultures of participation in diverse contexts. As participatory cultures become central to addressing complex global challenges (as defined by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals), they require robust sustainability frameworks to ensure their long-term viability. This workshop will examine how environmental, social, economic, technological, and cultural sustainability principles can inform and enhance participatory systems by supporting community-driven design with end-user development. Participants will engage in interactive sessions to identify and discuss strategies for fostering evolution, adaptability, and educational innovation within cultures of participation. The participants will be able to ground, present, and highlight practical frameworks and real-world case studies, focusing on how sustainable participation can amplify collective creativity in coping with wicked problems. The workshop hopes to attract submissions from researchers and practitioners from various backgrounds and communities, such as designers and users of socio-technical environments, AI researchers, learning scientists, and educators to explore the following fundamental issues: - Identifying and integrating sustainability principles into design processes. - Supporting ongoing engagement through meta-design and digital tools. - Exploring the role of emerging technologies (specifically related to AI and LLMs) in fostering sustainable participation. - Exploring how involving users in the adaptation of design tools through EUD can help ensure these tools better support sustainability goals. - Investigating how educational programs and courses can shape visions and scenarios of sustainable communities, helping to anticipate both desired and undesired outcomes. - Examining what sustainable online communities can learn from the enduring qualities and behaviors of natural systems, like insect colonies and the climate. ----------- Submissions ----------- Authors are invited to submit a 6-page position paper using the 1-column CEUR template available at https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-XXX/CEURART.zip. An Overleaf page for LaTeX users is also available at https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/template-for-submissions-to-ceur-w… The papers can be submitted at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=copda2025 All papers will be peer-reviewed by at least two members of the Program Committee. Accepted papers will be collected and submitted for publication in CEUR-WS proceedings. --------------- Important dates --------------- - March 28th, 2025: Submission deadline for position papers - Apr 18th, 2025: Notification of acceptance - May 10th, 2025: Camera ready - Jun 16th, 2025: CoPDA 2024 workshop -------------------- Organizing Committee -------------------- Barbara Rita Barricelli (Università degli Studi di Brescia, Italy) Gerhard Fischer (University of Colorado, Boulder, USA) Daniela Fogli (Università degli Studi di Brescia, Italy) Anders Mørch (University of Oslo, Norway) Antonio Piccinno (Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy) Stefano Valtolina (Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy) For any further information, please contact copda2025(a)easychair.org -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prof. Antonio Piccinno /Presidente Centro Servizi Informatici (CSI) Delegato del Rettore ai temi della digitalizzazione presso CRUI Delegato servizi informatici del Dipartimento di Informatica / Dipartimento di Informatica - Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro" via Orabona, 4 - 70125 Bari, Italy Personal Home Page <https://ivu.di.uniba.it/people/piccinno> Tel. +39 080 5442535 / Fax. +39 080 5443300 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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[CFP] Call for Papers – IEEE JCC 2025

by Khushi Nilanshu Patel

Dear Researchers, We are pleased to announce the *16th* *IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing and Services (JCC 2025)*, which will be held from *July 21-24, 2025*, in *Tucson, Arizona, United States*. IEEE JCC 2025 is a leading conference focused on the latest developments in cloud computing and services. This conference offers an excellent platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to exchange ideas and share innovative research on cloud technologies, cloud-based applications, and services. We invite high-quality paper submissions on the following topics (but not limited to): - AI/ML in joint-cloud environments - AI/ML for Distributed Systems - Cloud Service Models and Architectures - Cloud Security and Privacy - Cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) - Data Analytics and Machine Learning in the Cloud - Cloud Infrastructure and Virtualization - Cloud Management and Automation - Cloud Computing for Edge Computing and 5G - Industry Applications and Case Studies in Cloud Computing *Paper Submission:* Please submit your papers via the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=jcc2025 *Important Dates:* - *Paper Submission Deadline:* March 21, 2025 - *Author Notification:* May 8, 2025 - *Final Paper Submission (Camera-ready):* May 18, 2025 For additional details, visit the conference website: https://conf.researchr.org/track/cisose-2025/jcc-2025 We look forward to your submissions and valuable contributions to the field of cloud computing and services. Best regards, Steering Committee, CISOSE 2025

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Call for Papers – IEEE DAPPS 2025

by Khushi Nilanshu Patel

Dear Researchers, The *7th IEEE International Conference on Decentralized Applications and Infrastructures (DAPPS 2025)* will take place from *July 21-24, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, USA*. The conference serves as a premier venue for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to discuss innovations in decentralized applications, blockchain, and distributed infrastructure. IEEE DAPPS 2025 is a premier international forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange innovative ideas, present cutting-edge research, and discuss advancements in decentralized applications, blockchain technologies, and infrastructures. This year’s conference will cover a wide range of exciting topics, including but not limited to: - Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies - Smart Contracts & Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Security, Privacy, and Trust in Decentralized Systems - Scalability, Interoperability, and Performance of DApps - Consensus Mechanisms and Protocol Innovations - Decentralized AI and Machine Learning - Real-World Use Cases & Industry Applications All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. You can submit your papers via the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dapps2025 *Important Dates:* - *Paper Submission Deadline:* March 21, 2025 (Extended) - *Author Notification:* May 8, 2025 - *Final Paper Submission (Camera-ready):* May 18, 2025 For more details about the conference and submission guidelines, please visit the conference website: https://conf.researchr.org/track/cisose-2025/dapps-2025 This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in decentralized applications and blockchain technologies. We look forward to your submissions! Best regards, Jerry Gao - San Jose State University Steering Committee, CISOSE 2025

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[CFP] Reminder: MIS4TEL 2025 Deadline - March 21

by Maria Angela PELLEGRINO

Ciao a tutti, la scadenza per MIS4TEL 2025 si avvicina! Siamo impazienti di ricevere i vostri contributi, certi che arricchiranno il dibattito e stimoleranno un confronto interessante. Mi scuso in anticipo se doveste ricevere questa comunicazione tramite canali diversi. Un caro saluto, Maria Angela ========== *15th International Conference on Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning (MIS4TEL) 2025* University of Lille (France) 25th-27th June, 2025 https://www.mis4tel-conference.net ========== *Deadline for paper submission: March 21st, 2025*MIS4TEL 2025 focuses on methodological innovations in technology-enhanced learning, with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven education, immersive learning technologies, learning analytics, gamification, blockchain in education, cybersecurity in EdTech, and more. *Important Dates:** Paper Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025 (extended) * Workshop Proposal Deadline: March 21, 2025 * Notification of Acceptance: April 25, 2025 * Camera-Ready Submission: May 9, 2025 * Conference Dates: June 25-27, 2025 *Key Topics Include:** AI in Education (Adaptive Learning, Intelligent Tutoring, Generative AI) * Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality for Learning * Gamification and Game-Based Learning * Learning Analytics and Predictive Insights * Mobile Learning and Digital Accessibility * Cybersecurity and Ethical Use of Technology in Education * Digital Literacy, Blockchain, and Credential Verification *Submit your paper now!* Accepted papers will be published in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems and indexed in DBLP, Scopus, Google Scholar, and more. Selected papers will also be invited for special issues in high-impact journals (IJIMAI, Logic Journal of IGPL, ADCAIJ, Future Internet Journal, MDPI Systems Journal). *For inquiries:* info(a)mis4tel-conference.net Please find attached the complete CFP. Join us in shaping the future of *Technology-Enhanced Learning! 🚀*

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Upcoming DFIR Stream 0xE Webinar — “Identifying Fraudulent CAPTCHA Solvers Using Network Propagation Analysis”

by Andrew Zayine

Dear All, We are excited to invite you to an upcoming DFIR Stream 0xE webinar: Title: “Identifying Fraudulent CAPTCHA Solvers Using Network Propagation Analysis” Presenters: -Martynas Buožis — Information Security Architect, Amadeus Data Processing GmbH -Umberto Fontana — PhD Candidate, Telecom SudParis & Amadeus IT Group Abstract: Malicious actors often use CAPTCHA Farms to bypass bot protection, enabling fraud such as inventory denial and SMS pumping. These farms cleverly mirror IP addresses and client fingerprints, making traditional detection methods ineffective. Meanwhile, their CAPTCHA-solving times are indistinguishable from legitimate users. In this talk, our speakers will present a novel technique for uncovering the use of CAPTCHA Farms by analyzing network propagation times. By comparing observed delays with the geographic distances implied by IP addresses, this approach aims to statistically identify suspicious patterns. - Date & Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2:00 – 3:00 pm (GMT+00:00) - Location: Online (Pre-registration required) - Event Registration Link: https://www.acfti.org/news-events/dfir-stream-0xe - Online Registration Ends: March 23 at 04:00 PM (GMT+00:00) Don’t miss this chance to learn about cutting-edge research on detecting fraudulent CAPTCHA solvers and to provide valuable feedback! ======Housekeeping Notes====== - Note that this event is online only. Hence, You must register to receive a link to connect. Due to limited availability, we kindly ask you to register as soon as possible to ensure your participation in the webinar of your choice. Finally, I would like to remind you that the call for speakers is currently open on the dedicated DFIR stream website, https://dfir.stream/call-for-guest-speakers #CyberSecurity #DFIR #CAPTCHA #OnlineFraud Best regards, Andrew Zayin Ph.D., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, PMP ACFTI Secretariat

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19th European Conference on Software Architecture (ECSA 2025): Last Mile for Paper Submission

by Announce

*** Last Mile for Paper Submission (Research/Industry) *** 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 (*** Proceedings to be published by Springer in LNCS ***) (*** Extended deadline: Abstract -- March 21, 2025; Paper -- March 28, 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). SCOPE The theme for ECSA 2025 is “impactful software architecture”. The software architecture discipline has had a critical role in shaping robust, scalable, and maintainable systems. We are interested in learning about software architecture principles and practices, emergence trends and case studies highlighting strategic architectural choices that can lead to enhanced performance, improved collaboration, and long-term sustainability. The overarching question is how these architectural principles and practices, both well-established and emerging, are making an impact in real-world systems, and how that impact is being felt across various domains, from enterprise systems to more novel areas like, e.g., AI-driven or autonomous applications? The Program Committee of the 19th European Conference on Software Architecture seeks submissions of original and unpublished high-quality papers describing fundamental and applied research; new methods, approaches, and processes; novel applications; education and training in software architecture; and experience reports on all topics related to software architecture. We particularly encourage papers that demonstrate that diversity in gender, culture, religion, country, etc. are key factors for success and innovation in software architecture. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: • Foundational principles of software architecture • Relationship of requirements engineering and software architecture • Quality attributes and software architectures • Architecture practices for secure, explainable, and trustworthy software • Architecture design and analysis • Architecture description languages and meta-models • Architecture verification and validation • Management of architectural knowledge, decisions, and rationale • Architecture patterns, styles, and tactics; reference architectures • Architecture viewpoints and views • Architecture conformance • Software architecture virtualization and visualization • Architecture-centric process models and frameworks • Software architecture and agile, incremental, iterative, and continuous development • Component-based models and deployment; middleware • Software architecture and system architecture • Software tools and environments for architecture-centric software engineering • Ethics, cultural, economic, business, social, human, and managerial aspects of software architecture • Architecture and technical debt • Architecting for sustainable and environment friendly systems • Applying AI and LLMs in software architecture and architecting for AI and LLM intensive systems • Software architecture education • Cross-disciplinary approaches to software architecture • Architectures for reconfigurable and self-adaptive systems • Architectural concerns of autonomic systems • Software architecture applied to new and emerging areas, such as the cloud/edge, big data, blockchain, cyber-physical systems, IoT, autonomous systems, systems-of-systems, energy- aware software, quantum computing, AI-enabled systems • Empirical studies, systematic literature reviews, and mapping studies in software architecture • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in activities related to software architecture RESEARCH PAPERS ECSA 2025 seeks four types of papers for the research track: • Research papers (max. 16 pages in LNCS style) which describe novel contributions to software architecture research (submissions should cover work that has a sound scientific/technological basis and has been validated) • Education and training papers (max. 16 pages in LNCS style) that address methodologies, experiences and best practices for teaching and training software architecture • Experience reports (max. 16 pages in LNCS style) that cover innovative implementations, novel applications, insightful performance results and experience in applying software architecture research advances to practical situations and systems • Short papers (max. 8 pages in LNCS style) that present novel and preliminary work-in- progress or challenges in a topic of software architecture research, education, and training. Submissions must have a sound basis, but not necessarily be validated in full. All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Papers will be selected based on originality, quality, soundness, and relevance. All contributions must be original, not published, accepted, or submitted for publication elsewhere. Contravention of this concurrent submission policy will be deemed a serious breach of ethics, and appropriate action will be taken in all such cases. Plagiarism checking will be conducted and any paper reporting more than a 20% match with published work will be desk-rejected. To note is that research papers, education and training papers, and experience reports that are rejected in their categories may be re-evaluated as short papers only if the committee decides on rejection of the full paper on the basis that it presents preliminary work. The research track of ECSA 2025 supports an Open Science policy. We encourage all contributing authors to disclose (anonymized and curated) data/artifacts to increase reproducibility. Note that sharing research artifacts is not mandatory for submission or acceptance. Upon submission to the research track, authors are required: • To make their artifacts available to the program committee (via a link to an anonymous repository) and provide instructions on how to access this data in the paper; or • To include in the paper an explanation as to why this is not possible or desirable; and • To indicate why they do not intend to make their data or study materials publicly available upon acceptance, if that is the case While sharing research artifacts is not mandatory for submission or acceptance, authors are required to include a Data Availability statement after the Conclusions section in a section named "Data Availability". This statement should explain whether or not data and/or artifacts are available or how they could be accessed (or not). Upon acceptance, papers with Open Science artifacts (e.g., data, tools, etc.) will be invited to upload their artifacts into the ECSA Zenodo community (https://zenodo.org/communities/ecsa/) to make them accessible and visible to the ECSA community. Sharing artifacts via the ECSA Zenodo community is required for authors to be eligible for the best Open Artifact award. All contributions must be formatted according to the Springer LNCS style (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…). Page limits include figures and references. Contributions need to be submitted in PDF format via EasyChair to the ECSA 2025 Research Track: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ecsa2025. Please select the “Research Track” in EasyChair for your submission and click "Continue". The proceedings will be published by Springer as part of the LNCS series. We also plan to organize a Journal Special Issue on the theme of ECSA 2025 and to invite authors of selected papers to submit an extended version of their research. INDUSTRY PAPERS The Industry Track at ECSA 2025 brings together practicing software architects and software architecture researchers from regional, European, and worldwide communities. We are seeking contributions from industry that share challenges, practical solutions, successful practices, failures, and lessons learned while analyzing, designing, implementing, evaluating, and evolving software architectures. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following themes: • Experience with architectures for emerging technologies, like LLM, and Agent-based system • Domain-specific challenges for software architects and architectures • Architecture specification and documentation • Architectural patterns, tactics, and tools • Practices and methods supporting architecture design, evaluation and evolution • Integration of architectural practices and methods with other software engineering approaches/practices/methods (e.g. Agile) • Social and organizational aspects, like human-machine, human-AI interactions, human-in-the-loop The ECSA 2025 Industry track aims to contribute to bridging the gap between academia and industrial practice by establishing an open communication and discussion environment. It will offer researchers and practitioners the opportunity to interact with fellow professionals and develop new ideas and skills for addressing industrial problems and collaborations. There are three ways to contribute: Full Papers (up to 16 pages in Springer LNCS style) describing best practices and experience from applying novel approaches to large-scale industrial projects in the context of software architecture. Submissions will be selected based on originality, quality, soundness, practical relevance, and potential for discussion. Short Papers and Presentations (6-10 pages in Springer LNCS style) outlining presentations on practices and experience related to software architecture from the industry. Submissions will be selected based on originality, practical relevance, and potential for discussion. Software Architecture Showcases (6 pages in Springer LNCS style) demonstrating a specific real-world architecture (including its flaws) together with a discussion of the context, challenges, and/or process that led to its present form. It can be formulated as an abstract outlining the architecture to be presented, preferably together with links to externally available work products. Submissions will be selected based on the offered insights into real architectural work, work products, and learnings related to architecture. All contributions need to be written in English, must be original, not published, accepted, or submitted for publication elsewhere. If accepted, each contribution needs to be presented by one of the authors who is registered at the conference. All contributions must be formatted according to the Springer LNCS style (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…). Page limits include figures and references. Contributions need to be submitted in PDF format via EasyChair to the ECSA 2025 Research Track: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ecsa2025. Please select the “Industry Track” in EasyChair for your submission and click "Continue". IMPORTANT DATES • Abstract submission: March 21, 2025 (extended and firm!) • Paper submission: March 28, 2025 (extended and firm!) • Notification: May 9, 2025 • Camera-ready paper: June 23, 2025 Early/Author registration: June 27, 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 Program Co-Chairs • Nour Ali, Brunel University London, UK • Jacopo Soldani, University of Pisa, Pisa Industry Co-Chairs • Miroslaw Staron, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden • Xiwei (Sherry) Xu, CSIRO's Data61, Australia

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

by Announce

*** Fourth 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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[cAESAR@UMAP2025] Call for Papers

by Luca Raggioli

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[2nd CfP] SYNERGY 2025 - Workshop on Designing and Building Hybrid Human-AI Systems (HHAI 2025)

by Tommaso Turchi

*[Apologies for cross-posting]* We kindly remind you of the upcoming submission deadline and invite you to share with interested colleagues! --- SYNERGY 2025: Workshop on Designing and Building Hybrid Human-AI Systems Co-located with HHAI 2025 (Hybrid Human-AI Intelligence Conference) June 9, 2025 – Pisa, Italy https://synergy.trx.li/ IMPORTANT DATES: - Submission Deadline: April 11, 2025 (AoE) – **One month remaining!** - Notification: May 2, 2025 - Camera Ready: May 16, 2025 ABOUT: Inspired by Joseph Licklider's vision of human-computer symbiosis, SYNERGY 2025 explores the design, implementation, and evaluation of human-AI collaborative systems. Following our successful first edition at AVI 2024, this workshop gathers leading researchers and practitioners, featuring consortium partners from the EU TANGO project "It takes two to tango: a synergistic approach to human-machine decision making". TOPICS INCLUDE: - Interactive Decision-Making Systems: Real-time collaboration, task allocation, uncertainty handling - Adaptive Collaboration Frameworks: Systems adapting to cognitive load, learning from human interactions - Evaluation Methods: Innovative metrics for human-AI effectiveness - Implementation Architectures: Practical patterns for building robust human-AI systems We encourage submissions showcasing practical implementations, empirical studies, innovative interactions, and novel theoretical insights clearly related to human-AI collaboration. SUBMISSION DETAILS: - Minimum 5 pages, CEUR-WS single column format - Submit via Microsoft CMT: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SYNERGY2025 - Selected papers invited for submission to a Special Issue on Hybrid Human-AI Systems in a leading journal WORKSHOP CHAIRS: - Tommaso Turchi, University of Pisa, Italy - Alan Dix, Swansea University & Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK - Matt Roach, Swansea University, UK - Alessio Malizia, University of Pisa, Italy - Ben Wilson, Swansea University, UK More info: https://synergy.trx.li/ Contact: tommaso.turchi(a)unipi.it Supported by the HORIZON Europe project TANGO (Grant Agreement n. 101120763).

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CfP - C3AI: Child-centered Interaction and Trust in Conversation

by Grazia Ragone

CALL FOR PAPER We are pleased to announce the *1st Workshop on C3AI: Child-centered Interaction and Trust in Conversational AI C3AI [1] will be held as part of IDC2025 [2]: 24th annual ACM Interaction Design and Children (IDC) Conference, scheduled from June 23-26, 2025 IDC_ACM 2025, at Reykjavík University in Iceland. WORKSHOP FOCUS and TOPICS of INTEREST _What human factors shape children's feelings of trust and distrust towards AI? How can we create trustworthy AI systems that not only build positive relationships with children but also help them understand AI's limitations and manage expectations?_ The C3AI workshop invites researchers, practitioners, educators, designers, and professionals to come together and explore the human factors involved in building trust in children toward AI, while also exploring how to encourage critical thinking and awareness of AI's limitations. This workshop offers participants a hands-on opportunity to analyse child-CAI interactions, with pre-recorded examples from five countries provided by the organisers. Depending on time constraints, additional case studies submitted by participants may also be analysed during the workshop. We seek submissions on topics such as: * Reviewing and improving existing human-centred AI design frameworks for children; * Assessing AI's impact on children's development; * Mental model formation in children; * Tailoring AI explanations to children's cognitive models; * Participatory design with children; * Involving children in creating explainable, transparent systems; * Developing metrics for trust, explainability, and reliability in child-AI interactions; * Designing AI systems that encourage critical thinking and awareness of AI's limitations; * Ethical considerations for AI systems; SUBMISSION TYPES We encourage you to submit a concise position paper (which could be considered for future publication) under the 'Short papers' category. Position statements should be non-anonymous, and formatted according to the ACM Standard Template [2 [2]]. These should be submitted as PDF files to EasyChair [3 [3]]under one of the following submission types: a) Short papers (2-3 pages) b) Design examples (600-800 words) c) Case Study including an Abstract (300-500 words) and supporting visuals (e.g., video/images) Case Study submissions will be analysed within the group activity as part of the workshop, subject to time constraints. d) Abstracts (300-500 words) IMPORTANT DATES Submission deadline: (on or before) April 15th, 2025 Notification of acceptance: (on or before) May 1st, 2025 Submission of camera-ready workshop proposal: May 6th, 2025 Workshop Day: June 23rd, 2025 ORGANISERS Grazia Ragone, University of Bari (IT) Zhen Bai, University of Rochester (US) Judith Good, University of Amsterdam (NL) Arzu Güneysu, Umeå University (SE) Elmira Yadollahi, Lancaster University (UK) https://c3ai.di.uniba.it/home -- 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 [3] ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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://c3ai.di.uniba.it/call-for-participation [2] https://idc.acm.org/2025/ [3] https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=Q1TkLzMAAAAJ&hl=en

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CFP: 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 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 14 pages excluding references. Short papers/Position papers/Demo papers: up to 7 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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CHItaly 2025: Call for Workshop Proposals

by Emanuele Panizzi

[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 and practitioners to submit workshop proposals to CHItaly 2025. Deadlines: - Submission: March 22, 2025 AoE (extended deadline) - Review notification: April 1, 2025 AoE - Initial Camera-ready: July 31, 2025 AoE Workshop co-Chairs: - Massimo Zancanaro, University of Trento massimo.zancanaro(a)unitn.it - Pietro Battistoni, University of Salerno pbattistoni(a)unisa.it - Fabio Buttussi, University of Udine fabio.buttussi(a)uniud.it How to submit: Proposals must be submitted through easychair. On this page you will find further information and the button to access the EasyChair submission page. <https://chitaly2025.di.unisa.it/contributions-call-for-workshops/> — 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/>

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Call for Participation: ACDL 2025, 8th Advanced Course on Data Science & Machine Learning - From Deep Learning to Generative AI | June 9-13 | Riva del Sole Resort & SPA - Castiglione della Pescaia, Tuscany * Registration: by 23 March *

by Andrew Goodfellow

* Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks * Riva del Sole Resort & SPA - Tuscany, Italy, June 9-13, 2025 https://acdl2025.icas.events acdl(a)icas.cc *EARLY REGISTRATION: by March 23 (AoE)* https://acdl2025.icas.events/registration/ Oral Presentation Submission Deadline: by March 23 (AoE) LECTURERS: https://acdl2025.icas.events/lecturers/ Each Lecturer will hold up to four lectures on one or more research topics. Sanjeev Arora, Princeton University & Institute for Advanced Study, USA Sander Dieleman, Google DeepMind London, UK Caglar Gulcehre, EPFL, Switzerland Tatsu Hashimoto, Stanford University & Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, USA Thomas Hofmann, ETH Zurich, Switzerland Subbarao Kambhampati, Arizona State University, USA Joel Z. Leibo, Google DeepMind London & The Alan Turing Institute, UK Lei Li, Language Technology Institute - Carnegie Mellon University, USA Panos Pardalos, University of Florida, USA Bryan Perozzi, Google Research, New York, USA Raniero Romagnoli, Almawave, Italy Liubov Tupikina, Bell Labs Paris, France More Lecturers TBA Lecturers: https://acdl2025.icas.events/lecturers/ Lectures: https://acdl2025.icas.events/lectures/ ACDL Schedule: https://acdl2025.icas.events/program/ https://acdl2025.icas.events/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2024/12/ACDL-2025-… PAST LECTURERS: https://acdl2025.icas.events/past-lecturers/ VENUE: https://acdl2025.icas.events/venue/ Riva del Sole Resort & SPA Località Riva del Sole‚ Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) CAP 58043‚ Tuscany‚ Italy p: +39-0564-928111 e: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it w: https://www.rivadelsole.it/en/ PAST EDITIONS: https://acdl2025.icas.events/past-editions/ REGISTRATION: https://acdl2025.icas.events/registration/ CERTIFICATE & 8 ECTS: The 8th Advanced Course on Data Science & Machine Learning – ACDL 2025 is a full-immersion five-day Course at the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA (Castiglione della Pescaia – Grosseto – Tuscany, Italy) on cutting-edge advances in Deep Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. The Course provides a stimulating environment for PhD students, Post-Docs, junior academics (only up to assistant professors), early career researchers, and industry leaders (and highly motivated, promising and brilliant Master students / BSc students). Participants will also have the chance to present their results with talks, and to interact with their colleagues, in a convivial, professional and productive environment. PhD students, PostDocs, Industry Practitioners and Junior Academics (only up to assistant professors) will be typical profiles of the ACDL attendants. The Course will involve a total of 36–40 hours of lectures, according to the academic system the final achievement will be equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students (and some strongly motivated Master Student – BSc Student) attending the Course. Please check the FAQ: https://acdl2025.icas.events/faq/ Language: English. To participate in the ACDL 2025, all attendants must (1/2) register for the course (by March 23, 2025) and (2/2) book accommodation at the course venue, “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA” (by April 23, 2025); all attendants must stay at the “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA”. Booking accommodation at the Riva del Sole must be made exclusively using the accommodation form attached to the registration confirmation email. No other methods must be used (if you use other booking methods the hotel will cancel the reservation). Finally, it is not possible to extend the stay, the special accommodation rates are valid only for the period of the course, no exceptions will be made. To contact the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA (the course venue) use the following email: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it Once accommodation has been booked at “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA“, the participant must send this information (including the Booking Number) to the ACDL organizing committee (acdl(a)icas.cc). ACDL is a residential course, so all lecturers and participants must reside in the same Hotel (Riva del Sole Resort & SPA). No exceptions are made. For privacy reasons, the Hotel cannot match people. If you have someone to share the apartment with (or a double room in Hotel), please send to the Hotel ( booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it ) the name, surname and email address. Otherwise the solution is to book a hotel room in single use. Please note that only ACDL registered participants can book a room (in hotel or apartment) at the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA with the accommodation form attached in the registration email and with the ACDL Discounted Rates. The Booking Office of the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA will verify the names of the participants and the corresponding registration number to confirm the booking. Anyone interested in participating in ACDL 2025 should register as soon as possible. See you in Riva del Sole & SPA - Tuscany in June! ACDL 2025 Organizing Committees. https://acdl2025.icas.events acdl(a)icas.cc https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10048467/ https://x.com/TaoSciences https://www.facebook.com/groups/204310640474650 Obviously, this is only a Call for Participation, to have complete and updated information we recommend you access the relevant website: https://acdl2025.icas.events * Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks *

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[MUC 2025] Call for Full Papers | Chemnitz, Germany, August 31 - September 3 2025

by Evropi Stefanidi

*** CALL FOR PAPERS - Mensch und Computer (MUC) 2025 *** 31. Aug – 3. Sep 2025, at the Chemnitz University of Technology in Chemnitz, Germany Deadline for Full Papers: Thursday, April 10th, 2025, AoE * We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * *For the online version of this Call, please visit: https://muc2025.mensch-und-computer.de/en/full-paper/ * *Important Dates* All deadlines are set to Anywhere on Earth (AoE). In contrast to previous years, the deadline will not be extended at a later point. Please consider all dates and times final. - Paper Submission: Thu, April 10th, 2025 AoE (Fri, April 11th, 2025, 14:00 CEST) (NO EXTENSIONS) - Decision Notification: Tue, May 27th, 2025 AoE (Wed, May 28th, 2025, 14:00 CEST) - Camera-Ready Deadline: Tue, June 10th, 2025 AoE (Wed, June 11th, 2025, 14:00 CEST) The “Mensch und Computer” (MuC) conference, launched in 2001, is the largest conference series on human-computer interaction in Europe. MuC offers participants from science and industry a platform for contributions and discussions on innovative forms of interaction between people and digital technology, on human-centered development methods, interactive applications, and other topics in the field between users, teams and communities on the one hand and information and communication technologies used on the other hand. The aim of the conference is to discuss innovative research results, to promote the exchange of information between academia and practitioners, to stimulate research activities and training, and to sensitize science, practice, and the public to the relevance of human- and task-oriented technology design. Call for Full Papers – Theme “Digital Diversity” The “Mensch und Computer” (MuC) conference, launched in 2001, is the largest conference series on human-computer interaction in Europe. The theme for 2025 is “Digital Diversity”. Nonetheless, it is not required for contributions to relate to this theme. *Info at a Glance* - Submissions are due on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, AoE (Friday, April 11th, 2025, 14:00 CEST) (NO EXTENSIONS). - Submission length should reflect the contribution and typically range between 4000 and 9000 words. Excessively long papers (more than 12,000 words) may be desk rejected. - Submissions will be reviewed in a double-anonymous fashion. - Submissions can be submitted in English or German. - Submissions are handled through Precision Conference. *Contribution Types* - Empirical-Qualitative, e.g., ethnography, qualitative user studies. - Empirical-Quantitative, e.g., quantitative user studies, statistical methods, data modeling. - Empirical-Mixed Methods, e.g., combined qualitative and quantitative empirical research. - Technical, e.g., building novel systems, algorithms, visualizations, architectures, and implementing novel features in existing systems. - Artifact-Design, e.g., research through design, envisionments, guidelines, methods, and techniques. - Theoretical, e.g., conceptual frameworks, theoretical analysis, and essays. - Meta-Research, e.g., meta-analyses, systematic reviews. * Technical Program Chair * Jasmin Niess * Full Paper Chairs * Eleonora Mencarini Fiona Draxler Tilman Dingler

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[CFP][Last days][Abstract 1-2 pages] IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025-Thematic Session "Shaping the Future of Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and Immersive Technologies in HCI"

by Giuseppe Caggianese

Dear Colleagues, Last days to submit your contribution to our thematic session on "Shaping the Future of Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and Immersive Technologies in HCI" (https://metroxraine.org/special-session-6) at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering (IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025), scheduled for October 22-24, 2025, in Ancona, Italy.. I want to remind you that the deadline of March 15 is for the submission of a 1-2 page Abstract or a Graphical Abstract to show the idea you are proposing. You will have time to finalize your work by the deadline of May 15. Please see the CfP below for details and forward it to colleagues who might be interested in contributing to this special session. I look forward to meeting you at IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025. Please feel free to reach out if you need more time. I apologize if you have received this CFP more than once. Best wishes, Giuseppe Caggianese ==================================================================================== Call for Papers - Thematic Session on: "Shaping the Future of Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and Immersive Technologies in HCI" https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7 2025 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering (IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025) https://metroxraine.org/ October 22-24, 2025 - Ancona, Italy. ==================================================================================== THEMATIC SESSION DESCRIPTION ------------------------- Nowadays the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with modern Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) technologies and eXtended Reality (XR), offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation. This thematic session aims to explore how AI while acting as a catalyst, interacts with broader HCI methods to enhance user experiences, foster engagement, and address critical Human Factors. The session will examine the synergies between XR, AI-driven personalization, and adaptive systems, alongside non-AI-based approaches to ensure inclusivity. By addressing measurement techniques and methodologies, the session will highlight how HCI researchers and practitioners can advance the field through rigorous evaluation strategies that support various applications in different immersive environments scenarios such as Rehabilitation, Special Education, Cultural Heritage, and emerging platforms like Metaverse. This dialogue aims to create a roadmap for designing, implementing, and assessing next-generation HCI systems that balance technological possibilities with user-centric considerations. The authors of the paper selected as the “Best Paper” at this session will receive an invitation to submit an extended version of their work to IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications (https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/cg ). More information can be found here: https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7 TOPICS ---------- The list of topics includes (but it is not limited to) the following: - AI-Driven Personalization in Human-Computer Interaction. - Measuring User Experience (UX) in Immersive Environments and AI-enhanced Systems. - Cognitive Load Evaluation in Augmented HCI Systems. - Human Factors in Immersive Technologies: Metrological Approaches. - Human Factors in the Design of AI-Powered Interfaces. - Evaluation Frameworks for Usability Assessment. - Real-Time Feedback Systems in Human-AI Interaction. - Emotional, Cognitive and Behavioral Responses in Immersive Human-Computer Interaction. - Measuring Trust, Ethics, and Acceptance in AI-Augmented Interaction. - Multimodal Interaction and Performance Measurement. - Designing for Accessibility in Next-Generation HCI Systems. - Data-Driven Insights for HCI Design and Optimization. - Metrics and Validation Protocols in AI-Enhanced HCI. - Adaptive Interfaces in XR. - Next-Generation Tools for Immersive UX Design and Testing. - Social Interactions and Collaboration in AI-enhanced XR. IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------ Short Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025. Full Paper Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025. Full Paper Acceptance Notification: June 15, 2025 Final Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025 SUBMISSION AND DECISIONS ------------------------ Authors should prepare an Abstract (1 - 2 pages) that clearly indicates the originality of the contribution and the relevance of the work. The Abstract should include the title of the paper, names and affiliations of the authors, an abstract, keywords, an introduction describing the nature of the problem, a description of the contribution, the results achieved and their applicability. As an alternative to the traditional abstract, it is possible to submit a Graphical Abstract. Read the paragraph below for further information. When the first review process has been completed, authors receive a notification of either acceptance or rejection of the submission. If the abstract has been accepted, the authors can prepare a full paper. The format for the full paper is identical to the format for the abstract except for the number of pages: the full paper has a required minimum length of five (5) pages and a maximum of six (6) pages. Full Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. All contributions will be peer-reviewed and acceptance will be based on quality, originality and relevance. Authors of accepted full papers must submit the final paper version according to the deadline, register for the workshop, and attend to present their papers. The maximum length for final papers is 6 pages. More information can be found here:: https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS ----------------------------------- All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. ORGANIZERS ------------- Marta Mondellini STIIMA, National Research Council, Italy marta.mondellini(a)stiima.cnr.it Nicola Capece University of Basilicata, Italy nicola.capece(a)unibas.it Mario Covarrubias Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Italy mario.covarrubias(a)polimi.it Giuseppe Caggianese ICAR, National Research Council, Italy giuseppe.caggianese(a)cnr.it For any questions related to the thematic session, please feel free to contact us via email.

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[Call for Abstracts] 2nd Workshop on Stimulating Cognitive Engagement in Hybrid Decision-Making: Friction, Reliance, and Biases (June 10 2025, Pisa, Italy - co-located with HHAI25)

by Chiara Natali

(Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this call) -------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS Second Workshop on Stimulating Cognitive Engagement in Hybrid Decision-Making: Friction, Reliance, and Biases Co-located with the 4th International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence (HHAI25) June 10, 2025 | Pisa, Italy (in-person) https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home <https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home> -------------------------------------------------- **Workshop Overview** Building on the success of its first edition at HHAI 2024, the full-day workshop on "Stimulating Cognitive Engagement in Hybrid Decision-Making: Friction, Reliance, and Biases" advances the exploration of over-reliance and biases in Human-AI Interaction. Central to this discussion are approaches that intentionally introduce moments of cognitive effort and reflection into AI interactions to prevent passive or automatic reliance. While conventional AI design prioritises efficiency and seamlessness, this workshop invites participants to examine AI systems that strategically slow down decision-making when necessary to mitigate automation bias, cognitive offloading, and over-trust, ultimately fostering accuracy, responsibility, and human oversight. Such friction-in-design encompasses strategies that encourage users to reflect before acting, such as requiring justification before accepting AI recommendations, displaying confidence scores with uncertainty visualisations, or using explainability mechanisms that slow decision-making to reinforce human oversight. This workshop fosters interdisciplinary dialogue across AI research, cognitive science, HCI, and governance to ensure AI systems empower users rather than encourage unchecked reliance. The program will feature keynote presentations by leading experts in academia and industry, author presentations, and interactive discussions to advance the discourse on cognitively engaging and responsible AI design. Keynote speakers include: • Prof. Federico Cabitza (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy) – Expert in AI-assisted decision-making and medical AI. • Bart Van Leeuwen (Fire Services Expert, Netherlands) – Expert in human factors and situational awareness in high-risk environments. **Topics of Interest** We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on topics including, but not limited to: • Design Principles for Cognitive Engagement • Measuring and mitigating automation bias, algorithmic aversion, and cognitive offloading • Ethical and Governance Perspectives on Friction-in-Design • Applications, Case Studies and Experimental Findings We encourage submissions from a variety of disciplines, including AI, HCI, cognitive science, law, philosophy, and beyond. **Submission Details** • Types of Submissions: Extended Abstracts (500-1,000 words) • Format: CEURART-WS style preferred • Submission Portal: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FrictionalAIWorkshop2025 <https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FrictionalAIWorkshop2025> • Proceedings: All accepted papers will be published in the HHAI 2025 Workshop Proceedings on CEUR-WS. Authors of accepted contributions are required to attend the workshop in-person and register to the HHAI25 conference (single-day registration available, details TBA). **Important Dates** • Paper Submission Deadline: April 4, 2025 (AoE) • Notification of Acceptance: May 2, 2025 • Camera-Ready Submission: TBD (authors will be invited to expand their contributions following workshop discussions) • Workshop Date: June 10, 2025 **Beyond the Workshop** Our aim is to foster a research network. Authors from all editions, if desired, will be invited to participate in future initiatives, including knowledge exchanges, collaborative publications, special journal issues, and online lecture series. **Organising & Programme Committee** • Chiara Natali (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy & IDSIA, SUPSI, Switzerland) • Mohammad Naiseh (Bournemouth University, UK) • Brett Frischmann (Villanova University, USA) • Programme Committee: full list available at https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home <https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home> For more information, visit our website: https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home <https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home>

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Post-Doc Position in HCI at HES-SO Fribourg (Switzerland)

by Angelini Leonardo

Dear Colleagues, At HES-SO Fribourg, we have an open post-doc position in HCI, in the context of the Dorian Gray<https://www.linkedin.com/company/doarian-gray-horizon-eu/> European project that just started. Please share the following job offer with people who might be interested in this position. Best, Leonardo Angelini PostDoc in human-computer interaction We are looking for a PostDoc scientific collaborator in the field of human-computer interaction in Fribourg (Switzerland). The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating a European project within the Digital Business Center, aimed at improving the health condition of seniors with cardiovascular disorders. Mission and Field of Activity · Contribute to advancing knowledge on silver tech and its impact on individuals aged 65 and over. Study the desirability, usage, and acceptance of new technologies by older adults. · Conduct in-depth literature reviews and engage in field research activities to gather valuable insights and data related to the silver economy and technology acceptance among seniors. · Coordinate and implement activities related to the European project on the Swiss side. · Utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods to analyze and interpret data, providing valuable conclusions and recommendations. · Prepare high-quality scientific articles to disseminate research findings, contributing to knowledge advancement in the field. · Lead the development of project proposals focused on the silver economy and technology acceptance, ensuring alignment with research objectives and societal needs. Your profile · PhD in management, design, computer science, psychology, or a related field considered equivalent in terms of relevance and expertise. · Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, enabling the rigorous collection and analysis of data. Familiarity with emerging digital technologies and a genuine interest in them, particularly in prototyping and mock-up development. · Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, especially in collaboration with the fields of healthcare or social work. · Previous experience in research projects is an asset, demonstrating the ability to conduct independent research, collaborate within a team, and produce high-quality results. · A track record of publications in prestigious academic journals or conferences will be considered a major advantage. · Proficiency in English with a good command of French. Knowledge of other official Swiss languages (German and Italian) is a plus. Additional information · Contract Type: Fixed-term contract of 12 or 18 months, renewable. · Workload: 80% to 100%. · Equal Opportunity Policy: HEG-FR is committed to promoting equal opportunities in recruitment. · Contact for Inquiries: Maurizio Caon, Head of the Digital Business Center, Phone: +41 26 429 67 44 · Start Date: May 1, 2025. · Application Deadline: March 31, 2025. Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application file. Please submit your application here: https://www.hefr.ch/fr/emploi/collaborateur-trice-scientifique-hes-interact… █ Leonardo Angelini ▪ PhD ▪ Assistant Professor HEG ▪ Haute école de gestion ▪ Chemin du Musée 4 ▪ 1700 Fribourg HEIA ▪ Haute école d’ingénierie et d’architecture ▪ Perolles 80 ▪ CH-1705 Fribourg HES-SO ▪ University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland +41 (0)26 429 67 45 (landline) ▪ Digital Business Center<https://www.heg-fr.ch/en/research-and-mandates/center/digital-business-cent…> ▪ HumanTech<http://humantech.institute/> ▪ Silver&Home<http://www.silverhome.ch/> ▪ Leonardo Angelini<http://leonardo.angelini.home.hefr.ch/>

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