Conference Information
The event aims to provide a vibrant forum for academic exchange, professional networking, and collaboration between academia and industry in an inspiring northern setting.
We welcome high-quality original contributions covering completed research, work in progress, case studies, tools, industrial experiences, and visionary ideas.
Scope, Topics, and Themes
The conference includes the following six main themes:
Suggested Topics of Interest
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
- AI in software engineering
- Software quality assurance and testing
- Technical debt management
- Standards and compliance in software systems
- Data mining and knowledge discovery
- Educational technologies and learning analytics
- AI ethics, trust, fairness, and societal implications
- Human-centered AI and responsible technology
- Evaluation methods, tools, and frameworks
- Information systems development and management
- Agile methods, processes, and practices
- Digital innovation and transformation
- Interdisciplinary applications of computing in society and industry
Submission Categories
Review Process
All submissions will undergo a peer review process conducted by members of the program committee and external reviewers. Depending on the final conference policy, submissions are expected to be reviewed under a double-blind review model to ensure fairness and academic quality.
Review criteria will include originality, technical soundness, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the field.
Publication
Accepted contributions will be included in the conference program and presented during the event. Selected papers may be considered for publication in conference proceedings and/or invited for extended post-conference publication, depending on the final publication model adopted by the organizers.
Current planning discussions consider options such as proceedings, a special issue route, or presentation-based participation.
Important Dates
Conference dates: 12-13 August 2026
- Call for papers launch
- Submission deadline
- Review deadline
- Notification of acceptance
- Camera-ready deadline
- Registration deadline
Additional deadlines will be announced soon on the conference website once finalized by the organizing committee.
Presentation Format
Accepted papers will be presented during the conference sessions, which may be organized by theme depending on the number of submissions. The final program may include oral presentations, posters, demonstrations, and thematic sessions.
Why Submit?
Venue
The conference will take place in Rovaniemi, Finland, offering participants a unique setting for scholarly exchange, networking, and collaboration.
Contact
For questions regarding submissions, themes, participation, or sponsorship, please contact:
Alina Torbunova