January 2026 - SIPTA News - lists.sipta.org

2nd Call for Papers of QEST+FORMAT 2026

by Marco Paolieri

======================================= 2nd Call for Papers QEST+FORMATS 2026 September 2-4, 2026, Liverpool, UK https://www.qest-formats.org/ https://confest-2026.github.io/ ======================================= Dates: Abstract submission: April 3, 2026 Paper submission: April 10, 2026 Artifact submission: April 17, 2026 Author notification: May 24, 2026 Camera-ready submission: June 14, 2026 ======================================= Scope and Topics The two flagship conferences QEST (International Conference on Quantitative Evaluation of SysTems) and FORMATS (International Conference on Formal Modeling and Analysis of Timed Systems) are pursuing a strategic process of joining forces and sparking a new joint conference for quantitative modelling, analysis, and verification. This culminated in 2024 in the first QEST+FORMATS joint conference. In 2026, the two conferences will form the third QEST+FORMATS joint conference, which will be held on 2-4 September 2026 in Liverpool, UK, as part of the CONFEST 2026 umbrella conference. The joint conference is the leading forum for the quantitative evaluation and verification of systems. QEST+FORMATS aims to promote the study of fundamental and practical aspects of systems with quantitative nature (such as probability, timing, and cost). It aims to bring together researchers from different disciplines who share interests in the modelling, design, and analysis of computational systems. Systems of interest include biological and chemical systems; computer networks; critical infrastructures; cyber-physical systems; data-driven AI systems; energy systems; hardware and software systems; industrial systems; mobility networks; and quantum systems. The QEST+FORMATS joint conference also aims to attract researchers interested in real-time issues in hardware design, performance analysis, real-time software, scheduling, semantics and verification of timed, hybrid, and probabilistic systems. In general, the conference aims to attract experts in quantitative and timed systems from any domain. Topics and scientific areas of interest include: --- Models and metrics for the correctness, performance, reliability, safety, and security of systems (stochastic, probabilistic, quantum, and non-deterministic models including Markov chains, automata, Petri nets, process algebra, and their variations); --- Languages and methods for the specification of quantitative properties of systems; --- Techniques, algorithms, and data structures for the analysis, evaluation, and verification of the above models, e.g., for model checking, testing, constraint solving, scheduling, optimization, and worst-case execution time analysis; --- Quantitative and probabilistic aspects of programming; --- Data-driven and machine-learning techniques for the analysis, prediction, and verification of quantitative properties of systems; --- Case studies that highlight the role of quantitative specification, modelling, and evaluation in the design and analysis of systems, with emphasis on emerging problems and technologies, or novel domains; --- Software tools to support the practical application of research results in all of the above areas. ======================================= Confirmed Invited Speakers Ezio Bartocci, TU Wien, Austria Jane Hillston, University of Edinburgh, UK Kim Guldstrand Larsen, Aalborg University, Denmark ======================================= Submissions QEST+FORMATS 2026 considers three types of submissions (authors will be able to specify the type of contribution upon submission): --- Research papers: Theoretical and methodological contributions that advance the understanding of a topic or issue, or describe the development of new analysis processes and techniques. --- Case study papers: Contributions that present practical applications of quantitative methods to challenging real-world case studies. Case study papers shall provide detailed evaluation and insights, and highlight the value added to the domain experts. --- Tool papers: Contributions introducing new tools or significant improvements of existing ones, and the formalisms they support. These papers shall focus on the software architecture, practical implementation, and evaluation (e.g., usability, scalability, and effectiveness). Tool papers must be accompanied by an artifact in the Artifact Evaluation as detailed below. All three types of papers can be regular or short: --- Regular papers must not exceed 16 pages, excluding references. --- Short papers should be limited to 7 pages, also excluding references. --- All papers can have an appendix containing supporting material. Note that reviewers are not required to read the appendix to fully assess the merits of the paper. We are considering additional presentation-only submission types; details will be provided in the later CfPs. All papers must be submitted in Springer's LNCS format and will undergo a rigorous single-blind review process. All submitted papers must be unpublished and not be submitted for publication elsewhere. Papers should be submitted electronically using EasyChair (Track: QEST+FORMATS 2026). Springer encourages authors to include their ORCIDs in their papers. Authors should consult Springer's authors' guidelines and use Springer's LaTeX templates for the preparation of their papers. Submitted papers not complying with the above guidelines may be rejected without undergoing review. We are considering awards for best papers and best artifacts. ======================================= Publications All accepted papers need to be presented and discussed at the conference by one of the authors. Similarly to last year, the QEST+FORMATS 2026 proceedings will be published in the Springer LNCS series indexed by ISI Web of Science, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, DBLP, Google Scholar. All submitted papers will be evaluated by at least three reviewers on the basis of their originality, technical quality, scientific or practical contribution to the state of the art, methodology, clarity, and adequacy of references. ======================================= Special Issue We are working on a special issue in a Q1 journal. A selection of the best papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their work to a special issue in an internationally recognized journal. ======================================= Artifact Evaluation Reproducibility of experimental results is crucial to foster an atmosphere of trustworthy, open, and reusable research. To improve and reward reproducibility, QEST+FORMATS 2026 will include a dedicated Artifact Evaluation (AE). Submission of an artifact is mandatory for tool papers (both regular and short), and optional but encouraged for research and case study papers where it can support the results presented in the paper. More details will follow.

Jan. 29, 2026

IPMU 2026 - Deadline extension for paper submission

by Davide Petturiti

****** PLEASE APOLOGIZE FOR MULTIPLE COPIES ****** ********************************************************** 21st International Conference on Information Processing and Management of Uncertainty in Knowledge-Based Systems (IPMU 2026) June 15th-19th, 2026, Rome, Italy https://www.sbai.uniroma1.it/conferenze/ipmu2026/ *********************************************************** Due to numerous requests, the deadline for paper submission at IPMU 2026 has been extended to February 15, 2026, both for long and short papers. This will be the final, hard deadline. Papers must be submitted in PDF via EasyChair at https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ipmu2026 Submission instructions can be found at https://www.sbai.uniroma1.it/conferenze/ipmu2026/submission-instructions.php IMPORTANT DATES: Paper submission deadline: February 15, 2026 Notification of acceptance: March 15, 2026 Camera-ready versions: April 1, 2026 Conference: June 15-19, 2026 Contact: ipmu2026(a)sbai.uniroma1.it KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: We are also pleased to inform about the keynote speakers at the conference: Bob Kowalski (Imperial College London, United Kingdom) Luc de Raedt (KU Leuven, Belgium) María Ángeles Gil (University of Oviedo, Spain) Marco Zaffalon (IDSIA, Switzerland) GRANTS AND AWARDS: EUSFLAT is providing 5 student grants to support student participation at the conference. Eligibility criteria and instructions can be found at https://www.sbai.uniroma1.it/conferenze/ipmu2026/student-grants.php In addition, there shall be a number of awards for the best paper and best student paper at the conference. General Chair Barbara Vantaggi (Italy) -- *Fai crescere le giovani ricercatrici e i giovani ricercatori*** *con il 5 per mille alla Sapienza* Scrivi il codice fiscale dell'Università *80209930587 **Cinque per mille <https://www.uniroma1.it/it/node/23149>*

Jan. 29, 2026

Seminar this afternoon: reminder

by DESTERCKE Sébastien

Dear Siptians, This is just a small reminder that Eric Goubault SIPTA seminar is this European afternoon (3pm Paris time), entered on system verification with sets (and IP) approaches. You can check the info at https://sipta.org/events/sipta-seminars/ See you there! Sébastien

Jan. 29, 2026

NEXT SIPTA virtual seminar: 29th January, 3pm Paris time, Eric Goubault

by DESTERCKE Sébastien

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to announce our upcoming SIPTA online seminar on imprecise probabilities (IP). These monthly events are open to anyone interested in IP, and will be followed by a Q&A and open discussion. They also provide an occasion for the community to meet, keep in touch and exchange between in-person events. The next seminar will take place on the 29th of January (Thursday). The zoom link for this seminar is https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/85306809920 For this new seminar, we are very happy to have Eric Goubault as our speaker. Eric Goubault is currently the head of the computer science department at the Ecole polytechnique, and is in charge of the "Engineering of Complex Systems" academic and research chair. His research focuses on the verification of numerical programs and systems, on geometric methods for concurrency, directed topology and applications to verification of concurrent, distributed and fault-tolerant computing. He has notably made different contributions mixing system verification with imprecise probabilistic approaches. On the 29th of January, at 15:00 CEST:paris time (up to 17:00 CEST, with a talk duration of 45min/1h), he will talk about "Verification of Cyber-physical systems”. Curious? Then check out the abstract on the webpage of the SIPTA seminars: sipta.org/events/sipta-seminars. The zoom link for attending the seminar can be found on that same page. So please mark your calendars on the 29th of January, and join us for the occasion. And for those who missed the previous seminar and want to catch up, or simply want to see it again and again, it is online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T7XnauyuFg See you at the seminar! Sébastien, Enrique and Jasper

Jan. 21, 2026

special session: Rough Sets and Hybrid Theories: Models, Logic, and Applications

by Boffa, Stefania

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to submit a paper to the Special Session entitled *Rough Sets and Hybrid Theories: Models, Logic, and Applications*, to be held within the framework of the *International Joint Conference on Rough Sets (*IJCRS 2026 <https://ijcrs2026.uca.es/>). The special session aims to bring together researchers working on hybrid approaches that integrate rough sets with fuzzy sets, evidence theories, generalized probabilistic models, mathematics, and allied areas. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: *- *rough fuzzy sets, - fuzzy rough sets, - L-fuzzy sets and general rough sets, - mereological and logical aspects of hybrid L-fuzzy sets, - evidential rough sets, - fusion methods, - rough-set–valued stochastic models, -comparative studies between evidence theories and probabilistic rough sets; - rough mereology, - generalized rough inclusion functions, - uni-norm–based rough mathematics. Both theoretical contributions and methodological advances are welcome, as well as applications demonstrating the added value of hybrid models. The session seeks to foster discussion on foundations, unifying frameworks, and emerging directions in hybrid rough set research*.* Kind regards Stefania Boffa A. Mani Balasubramaniam Jayaram Special Session Organizers – IJCRS 2026 -- *Stefania Boffa* <stefania.boffa(a)iulm.it> ricercatrice tenure track facoltà di comunicazione dipartimento di business, diritto, economia e consumi <https://www.iulm.it> Via Carlo Bo, 1 - 20143 - Milano <https://maps.app.goo.gl/LYLaXXCoxLqFLin38> <https://www.iulm.it>

Jan. 17, 2026

Call for a special session at IJCRS 26

by Boffa, Stefania

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to invite you to submit proposals for a *special session* to enrich the scientific program of the *12th International Joint Conference on Rough Sets (IJCRS 2026)*, to be held in Cádiz, Spain, on May 26–29, 2026 (https://ijcrs2026.uca.es/) We welcome high-quality proposals addressing emerging topics in rough set theory and related areas. If you are interested in contributing or would like to discuss a potential proposal, please feel free to contact me directly at *stefania.boffa(a)iulm.it*. I will be delighted to assist you throughout the submission process. Best regards, *Stefania Boffa* Tutorials and Workshops Chair IJCRS 2026 -- *Stefania Boffa* <stefania.boffa(a)iulm.it> ricercatrice tenure track facoltà di comunicazione dipartimento di business, diritto, economia e consumi <https://www.iulm.it> Via Carlo Bo, 1 - 20143 - Milano <https://maps.app.goo.gl/LYLaXXCoxLqFLin38> <https://www.iulm.it>

Jan. 3, 2026