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Information retrieval for multimedia heritage
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Automated archaeology and heritage data processing
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NLP and knowledge graphs
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Multi-modal deep learning, generative modeling
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Time series analysis for heritage data
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Heritage visualization, virtualization and narratives
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Smart digitization and reconstruction of heritage data
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Open heritage data and benchmarking
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Analysis, archaeometry of artifacts
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Diagnosis and monitoring for restoration and preventive conservation
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Geosciences / Geomatics for cultural heritage
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Inclusive education
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Smart and sustainable tourism
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Urban planning
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Digital Twins
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Paper submission: July 16, 2026
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Author acceptance notification: August 6, 2026
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Camera-Ready: August 20, 2026
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Workshop date: November 10, 2026
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Alasdair Newson (associate professor at the Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique of Sorbonne Université, Paris, France). Talk on Deep generative networks for image and video editing and restoration.
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Luiz Velho (senior researcher at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics, head of the VISGRAF Laboratory, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Talk on Cultural Heritage Media Projects of the Ancient Egypt.
EEE MLSP 2026, Atlanta, Deadline Extended to June 12
May 26th, 2026 
Daniela Lopez de Luise MLSP 2026 will be held in Atlanta, GA, USA, from September 28 to October 1, 2026. It is a small, friendly IEEE workshop where talks lead to real conversations, and where new work in ML and signal processing finds a welcoming audience.
Topics this year
- Multimodal ML and Large Language Models
- Deep Learning and Optimization
- Distributed and Federated Learning
- Applied ML in Healthcare, Finance, Disaster Response, and Neuroscience
- Paper deadline (extended): June 12, 2026
- Notification: July 31, 2026
- Workshop: September 28 to October 1, 2026
- Papers are six pages, with figures and references included. All accepted work will be indexed in IEEE Xplore.
Submit here: https://mlsp2026.org
Questions: program@mlsp2026.org
We hope to see your work in Atlanta.
Best regards,
The MLSP 2026 Organizing Committee
ICSC2026 CFP: The IEEE co-sponsored 6th Intelligent Cybersecurity Conference, 15 – 18 September 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
May 26th, 2026 Daniela Lopez de Luise
The Sixth Intelligent Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC2026)
https://icsc-conference.org/2026/
15 – 18 September 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Hybrid Event and Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE UAE Section
ICSC 2026 CFP:
In today’s world, connected systems, social networks, and mobile communications create a massive flow of data, which is prone to cyberattacks. This needs fast and accurate detection of cyber-attacks. Intelligent systems and Data analytics are important components when issues pertaining to effective security solutions become the subject of discussion. This is because there is an impending need for high volume and high velocity data from different sources to detect anomalies as soon as they are discovered. This will help reduce significantly the vulnerability of the systems as well as improve their resilience to cyber Attacks. The capability to process large volumes of information at real time through utilization of tools for data analytics has many advantages vital for analysis of cybersecurity systems. Moreover, the data collected from sophisticated intelligent systems, cloud systems, networks, sensors, computers, intrusion detection systems could be used to identify vital information. This information could be used to detect how vulnerable the systems are to risk factors, and so effective cyber security solutions can be developed. In addition to that, the utilization of data analytics tools in the cybersecurity field gives new insights through considering factors such as zero-day attack detection, real time analysis, resource constrained data processing among others.
The Intelligent Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC) addresses the use of advanced intelligent systems in providing cybersecurity solutions in many fields, and the challenges, approaches, and future directions. We invite the submission of original papers on all topics related to Intelligent Systems for Cybersecurity, with special interest in but not limited to:
- Intelligent systems for effective detection of cyber-attacks
- Advanced Intelligent systems and data analytics for Cloud/Edge systems security
- Malware detection using intelligent systems Vulnerability assessment
- Intelligent systems for intrusion detection in Internet of Things (IoT) systems
- Network forensics using intelligent systems and data analytics
- Data Analytics for privacy-by-design in smart health
- Datasets, benchmarks, and open-source packages
- Recourse efficient deep learning
- Adversarial Machine learning and Backdoor Attacks
- Blockchain Systems for Cyber Security
- Trustworthy AI Systems
- Intelligent Systems for Misinformation Detection
Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings
Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5″ x 11″ two-column format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link. A full paper can be up to 8 pages (including all figures, tables and references). Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected without review. Also submissions received after the due date, exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information or clarification. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the ICSC Proceeding, and be published by the IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Services and be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion.
Important Dates:
- Paper Submission: June 15, 2026
- Notification to Authors: July 15, 2026
- Camera Ready Submission: July 30, 2026
Contact:
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International Conference on Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines, and Configuration (VARIABILITY 2026): Last Call for Industry Track Papers
May 26th, 2026 Daniela Lopez de Luise |
*** Last Call for Industry Track Papers ***
International Conference on Software and Systems Reuse, Product Lines,
and Configuration (VARIABILITY 2026)
29 September – 2 October 2026, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina
Limassol, Cyprus
The VARIABILITY conference series brings together the communities previously served by
ICSR, SPLC, and VaMoS, forming a unified venue for research on variability, configuration,
customization, and related disciplines in software and systems engineering.
The Industry Track of VARIABILITY 2026 offers a platform for practitioners, researchers,
and technology leaders to share practical experiences in industrial settings with reuse,
variability management, configuration, and product line engineering across software and
systems. Building on the industrial tracks of SPLC, VaMoS, and ICSR, this track bridges
research and practice by showcasing how variability, reuse, and product line strategies are
being applied and developed in today’s fast-changing industrial environments.
Software systems are becoming increasingly configurable, data-driven, and AI-enabled
(e.g., using foundation models), while also integrating advanced technologies such as
quantum computing. This growing complexity calls for balancing flexibility, reuse, and
quality amid pressures from emerging technologies and sustainability objectives. The
Industry Track welcomes submissions that demonstrate how these challenges are
addressed in real-world settings, whether through success stories, lessons learned, or
reflections on failures that yielded valuable insights.
We especially encourage submissions that demonstrate how variability management,
reuse, and configuration approaches are being applied or reimagined in industrial settings,
including through AI, digital twins, large language (LLMs) and foundation models, quantum
computing, and cyber-physical systems.
The industry track aims to:
• Showcase practical experiences from industrial settings using variability, reuse, or
configuration techniques.
• Exchange insights between industry practitioners and researchers.
• Identify new industrial challenges and opportunities for future research collaboration.
• Share tools, processes, or organizational approaches that improve adaptability,
scalability, and efficiency.
Topics of Interest
We welcome experience reports, case studies, and position papers on any of the topics
covered by the VARIABILITY conference. The detailed list of topics can be found on the
conference website (https://conf.researchr.org/track/variability-2026/variability-2026-papers#Call-for-Papers).
In addition to these topics, the industry track welcomes papers also on:
Industrial Applications
• Variability and reuse in AI, cyber-physical systems, robotics, automotive, aerospace,
quantum computing, etc.
• Sustainable technologies for variation and sustainable software reuse approaches
• Human, organizational, and social aspects of variable systems and software
• Industrial case studies and lessons learned
Submission Guidelines
Paper Types
We invite the following types of submissions:
• Full Papers (up to 18 pages excluding references): Presenting experiences from the
application of reuse, variability management, configuration, and product line engineering
approaches, preferably in an industrial context. Submissions should provide a clear
context for the problem, outline requirements or practical experiences in addressing it,
evaluate benefits and drawbacks or other lessons learned, and highlight the innovation or
value of the contribution.
• Short Papers (6 – 8 pages excluding references): Describing early results from new
reuse, variability management, configuration, and product line engineering across
software and systems applications.
• Extended Abstracts (up to 1 page): A proposal for presentation during the conference.
The extended abstract will not be published.
Formatting
Papers must use the Springer LNCS template according to:
Springer provides author guidelines that should be consulted for further details:
Submission Link
Submissions should be made via Easy Chair, selecting the industry track:
Paper Originality, Single-Blind Policy, Reviewing
All papers must be original and not under review elsewhere. Submissions will be single-
anonymous and reviewed by at least three experts. Submissions will be evaluated based
on their relevance, rigor, transparency, novelty, and presentation. Accepted papers will
appear in the VARIABILITY 2026 Proceedings which will be published as a Springer LNCS
volume.
Important Dates (AoE)
• Submission of Papers: 8 June 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 8 July 2026
• Camera-Ready Submission: 15 July 2026
• Author Registration: 15 July 2026
Organisation
General Chairs
• George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
• Gilles Perrouin, FNRS & University of Namur, Belgium
Research Track Chairs
• Thorsten Berger, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
• Ina Schaefer, KIT, Germany
Industry Track Chairs
• Shaukat Ali, Simula Research Lab and Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
• Martin Becker, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany
Journal First Track Chairs
• Mathieu Acher, University Rennes, Inria, CNRS, IRISA, France
• Xhevahire Tërnava, LTCI, Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France
Doctoral Symposium Track Chairs
• Rick Rabiser, LIT CPS, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria
• Iris Reinhartz-Berger, University of Haifa, Israel
Demos and Tools Track Chairs
• Sandra Greiner, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
• Leopoldo Teixeira, Federal University of Pernambuco
Projects Showcase Chairs
• Daniel Struber, Chalmers, University of Gothenburg, Radbound University, Sweden
• Dalila Tamzalit, Nantes Université, France
Hall of Fame Chairs
• Martin Becker, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany
• Goetz Botterweck, Lero – The Irish Software Research Centre and University of Limerick, Ireland
• Natsuko Noda, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
Workshops Chairs
• Lidia Fuentes, Universidad de Malaga, Spain
• Malte Lochau, University of Siegen, Germany
Tutorials Chairs
• Loek Cleophas, Eindhoven University of Technology and Stellenbosch University, The Netherlands
• Mahsa Varshosaz, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Proceedings Chair
• Sophie Fortz, King's College London, UK
Publicity Chairs
• Wesley Assunção, North Carolina State University, USA
• Kentaro Yoshimura, Hitachi Ltd, Japan
Local Organiser and Finance Chair
• George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
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I-CiTies 2026: 12th CINI Italian Conference on ICT for Smart Cities & Communities, Brescia (Italy), September 16-18, 2026
May 26th, 2026 Daniela Lopez de Luise Where and When: Brescia (Italy), September 16-18, 2026
Organizers: University of Brescia & Politecnico di Milano
Website: https://icities26.unibs.it/
Submissions (Microsoft CMT): https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICITIES2026
**** Important Dates ****
Submission deadline (Extended Abstracts): May 20, 2026 June 15, 2026 (EXTENDED!)
**** Conference Topics ****
The twelfth edition of the I-CiTies conference continues its tradition of integrating key ICT technologies within a multidisciplinary approach to Smart Cities and Communities. The conference aims to bring together academia, industry, and public institutions to share and discuss research advances, innovative solutions, and real-world applications addressing urban challenges. It provides a platform to foster collaborations, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for new projects at national and international levels. Authors are invited to submit work demonstrating practical implementations, advancing theoretical foundations, or exploring new methodologies.
Also this year, the conference emphasizes academic research contributions that will be discussed in scientific workshops hosted by the conference. Therefore, authors can submit extended abstracts related to either scientific contributions, which will be extended to become full papers, or preliminary works, which will only be presented through short pitches.
● Civic Engagement
● Climate & Environment Management
● Context & Situation Awareness
● Cultural Heritage & IoT
● Digital Humanities
● E-Culture
● E-Education
● E-Government & Finance
● E-Health & Well-Being
● E-Inclusion
● E-Tourism
● Food & Agriculture
● Mobility, Transportation & Logistics
● Sentiment Analysis & Affective Computing
● Smart Building & Infrastructure
● Smart Energy, Water & Waste
● Smart Mobility
● Smart Vehicles
● Walkability
● Urban Security
For additional information related to specific ICT topics, see the focus groups pages of the National Lab on Smart Cities and Communities: https://www.consorzio-cini.it/index.php/it/home-smart-cities
**** Extended Abstracts Submission Instructions ****
Researchers, practitioners, and innovators are invited to submit extended abstracts outlining their ongoing or completed projects, theoretical advancements, or new proposals. Submissions should provide enough detail to demonstrate the scientific contributions and practical relevance of the work.
Extended abstracts must be submitted in PDF, following the IEEE template available at https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html, and must not exceed 2 pages in size.
Submission is through Microsoft CMT: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICITIES2026
● If you are interested in the extended version being published in the proceedings, please check the “Full Paper Extension” flag.
● Please note that all authors are required to submit an extended abstract (maximum two pages) by the deadline, using the template provided on the conference website. The expression of interest in submitting a full version for publication in the proceedings is non-binding. The full version will be submitted after the conference has concluded.
● When submitting, please indicate the aspects of the conceptual architecture of the lab addressed by the paper as a keyword, separated by “;”
● When submitting, you are requested to select which of the conference tracks better fits your contribution. Submitted extended abstract will undergo a review process to check their relevance to the conference.
**** Full Papers Submission – Springer CCIS series ****
Also for the 2026 edition of the conference, a selection of papers, following a new single-blind peer review process conducted after the event, will be published in the Scopus-indexed Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series by Springer as Full Papers (12–15 pages, including references and figures) or Short Papers (6–11 pages, including references and figures).
More details about full/short papers submission process will be provided after the conclusion of the extended abstract submission.
**** Organizing Committee ****
** Steering Committee Co-Chairs **
Eugenio Zimeo – University of Sannio & CINI
Henry Muccini – University of L’Aquila & CINI
** General Co-Chairs **
Devis Bianchini – University of Brescia & CINI
Luciano Baresi – Politecnico di Milano & CINI
** Technical Program Chair **
Valentina Franzoni – University of Perugia & CINI
** Smart City University Challenge Organizers **
Roberto Vergallo – CINI
Domenico Santaniello – University of Salerno & CINI
** Technical Track Chairs **
Track “e-Culture & e-Tourism” – Massimo De Santo, University of Salerno & CINI
Track “e-Government & e-Inclusion” – Devis Bianchini, University of Brescia & CINI
Track “Smart Energy & Smart Buildings” – Henry Muccini, University of L'Aquila & CINI
Track “Smart Mobility” – Sabrina Gaito, University of Milan & CINI
Track “e-Education” – Dario Bruneo, University of Messina & CINI
Track “Well-being, e-Health & Smart Food” – Stefano Chessa, University of Pisa & CINI
Track “AI & Big Data for Smart Cities” – Giovanni Semeraro, University of Bari & CINI
Track “ICT infrastructures for Smart Cities” – Antonio Puliafito, University of Messina & CINI Track “Software & services for Smart Cities” – Luciano Baresi, Politecnico di Milano & CINI
** Industrial Board **
Paolo Balella – Digital Transformation Offering Lead, Communication & Media Solutions, HPE
Lanfranco Marasso – Head of International Digital Innovation and R&D, Almaviva
Alessandro Pane – Director of R&D Ericsson Italia
Alfredo Troiano – Chief Technical Officer, Netcom Group S.p.A.
Angelo Zaia – CEO SmartMe.io srl
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