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Nicolás Carrizosa's report on the this summer's SIPTA School in Munich

by Alexander Erreygers

Dear subscribers to the SIPTA mailing list, Many records were broken this summer, including the attendance at a SIPTA school. You want an official source for this claim? Well, unfortunately I can’t give you one. What I can give you is Nicolás Carrizosa’s written account of his experience at "this wonderfully organized school”. Head over to the SIPTA blog<http://sipta.org/blog> to read all about this summer's school — or look at some nice pictures of the school and magnificent Munich — in Nicolás's post<https://sipta.org/blog/school-2026/>. Happy reading, Alexander Erreygers

Sept. 14, 2026

SIPTA Mailing List

by Felicity Davie

Royal Society Publishing has recently published an OPEN ACCESS theme issue of Philosophical Transactions A under the 'Subscribe to Open' 2026 initiative: Advancing uncertainty quantification in AI systems compiled by K Nguyen, R Barber, V Copley, A Gammerman, V Vovk & J Ziegel and the articles are FREE to access at www.bit.ly/TransA2327<http://www.bit.ly/TransA2327> A print version is also available at the special price of £40.00 per issue from sales(a)royalsociety.org ----------------------------- Felicity Davie Royal Society Publishing T +44 20 7451 2647 The Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG http://royalsocietypublishing.org Registered Charity No 207043

Aug. 28, 2026

Transferring a tenure-track opportunity at Centrale-Supelec (Paris Saclay)

by Sebastien Destercke

Dear Colleagues, A tenured professor position is open at Centrale-Supelec, on resillient large-scale systems. Profiles working on robust optimisation and a mix of learning/optimisation are welcomed. Best Sébastien > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Vincent Mousseau" (via gdrro Mailing List) <gdrro(a)services.cnrs.fr> > Subject: [RO] Fwd: Chaire CPJ - Listes RAODEF et GDRMACs > Date: 27 August 2026 at 09:40:13 CEST > To: gdrro(a)services.cnrs.fr > Reply-To: Vincent Mousseau <vincent.mousseau(a)centralesupelec.fr> > > > 🚀 Faculty opportunity in Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Optimization > > We open a Junior Professorship (Chaire de Professeur Junior, CPJ) at CentraleSupélec - Paris-Saclay University Research Center. After 5 years and a positive final evaluation, the position holder is promoted to a permanent full professor position. > > Deadline for application: September 21. > > Link for application is: https://lnkd.in/duEHq7Q5 <https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FduEHq7Q5&…> > > Link for full job description (French + English): https://lnkd.in/dpfpuk9D <https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2Fdpfpuk9D&…> > > The research is expected to address resilience issues in large-scale systems, although prior experience with this specific application domain is not a prerequisite. During the recruitment process, we will primarily emphasize methodological expertise in one or more of the following areas: > - Risk-averse optimization: robust, stochastic, and distributionally robust optimization formulations for managing extreme events, cascading failures, and deep uncertainty in large-scale networks. > - Learning and optimization: data-driven models, analytics ranging from predictive to prescriptive, and hybrid approaches combining machine learning with exact optimization methods for decision-making in dynamic environments. > - Scalable algorithm design: decomposition techniques, distributed algorithms, and sequential decision-making methods to address the combinatorial complexity of large-scale socio-technical systems. > - Explainable prescriptive analytics: counterfactual analysis, sensitivity analysis, and explainable AI to ensure transparent, reliable, and practically adoptable decision-support tools. > > The successful candidate will join the Laboratoire de Génie Industriel (Industrial Engineering Laboratory) at CentraleSupélec, within the R3 (Risk, Resilience and Reliability) research team. The position will also include teaching in English within CentraleSupélec's Industrial Engineering and Operations Department. > > The package is expected to include funding to support the development of the research activity (PhD student and additional resources). > > Ideal candidates will have an experience in leading research projects, supervising students, and developing international collaborations will be considered a strong asset. The position is well suited for outstanding postdoctoral researchers or faculty members at an early stage of their independent career who have the ambition to build an internationally visible research program. > > If you - or someone in your network - could be interested, please feel free to contact anne.barros(a)centralesupelec.fr <mailto:anne.barros@centralesupelec.fr> or yiping.fang(a)centralesupelec.fr <mailto:yiping.fang@centralesupelec.fr> or guillaume.lame(a)centralesupelec.fr <mailto:guillaume.lame@centralesupelec.fr> for an informal discussion. > > > ---- > > Ce mail a été diffusé par l'intermédiaire de la Liste RO du GDR ROD > https://gdrrod.grenoble-inp.fr

Aug. 27, 2026

2027 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence : deadline extended

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of conferences *** From: IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS) <ieee-cis(a)deliver.ieee.org<mailto:ieee-cis@deliver.ieee.org>> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:31 PM To: Kreinovich, Vladik <vladik(a)utep.edu<mailto:vladik@utep.edu>> Subject: More Time to Submit: SSCI 2027 Deadline Extended to 10 September Share your latest advances in computational intelligence at IEEE SSCI 2027 on Australia's Gold Coast. We are pleased to announce that the paper submission deadline for the 2027 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI 2027) has been extended. New Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026 As one of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society's flagship conferences, SSCI 2027 offers a premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to share advances in computational intelligence and explore emerging technologies shaping the future. Advance the Future of Computational Intelligence SUBMIT YOUR PAPER TODAY Why Submit to SSCI 2027? * Present your latest research to an international audience * Connect with leading researchers and practitioners * Network with the global computational intelligence community * The 2027 event continues the restructured biennial Symposia Series featuring ten dedicated Applied Computational Intelligence Symposia Event Details IEEE SSCI 2027 will take place 14-17 February 2027 in the stunning Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Widely recognized for fostering the exchange of cutting-edge theories, algorithms, and real-world applications, SSCI provides an unparalleled forum for collaboration, innovation, and discovery. If you have been finalizing your research, this extension provides additional time to prepare and submit your work. We encourage members of the computational intelligence community to take advantage of this opportunity and contribute to a vibrant technical program. Submit your paper before 10 September 2026 and be part of the conversations shaping the future of Computational Intelligence. * Call for Papers https://attend.ieee.org/ssci-2027/submissions/call-for-papers/ * Submission Instructions https://attend.ieee.org/ssci-2027/submissions/instructions/ * Conference Website https://attend.ieee.org/ssci-2027/ Follow Us for SSCI 2027 Updates Stay up to date with conference announcements, deadlines, and program highlights by following IEEE CIS on social media. We look forward to welcoming you to IEEE SSCI 2027 on the Gold Coast. Best regards, IEEE Computational Intelligence Society

Aug. 13, 2026

W2 Professorship on "Data-Centric Engineering in Production and/or Logistics

by Faes, Matthias

Dear Colleagues, The Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Dortmund University is currently inviting applications for a professorship position: Position: Professorship (W2) Data-Centric Engineering in Production and/or Logistics Research Focus: Methodology development in artificial intelligence and/or scientific computing applied to data-centric engineering in production and/or logistics. Location: TU Dortmund University, Germany Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 Details & Online Portal: berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application Please find the official job announcement attached to this email. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement within your networks or forward it to qualified candidates. For informal inquiries, please contact the Dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Moritz Schulze Darup (dekanat.mb(a)tu-dortmund.de) Best regards, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matthias Faes ======================================================================== Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, der Fakultät Maschinenbau der Technischen Universität Dortmund schreibt derzeit eine Professur aus: Stelle: Professur (W2) „Datenzentriertes Engineering in der Produktion und/oder Logistik“ Forschungsschwerpunkt: Methodenentwicklung im Bereich der künstlichen Intelligenz und/oder des wissenschaftlichen Rechnens mit Anwendung auf datenzentriertes Engineering in der Produktion und/oder Logistik. Standort: TU Dortmund, Deutschland Bewerbungsschluss: 9. September 2026 Details & Online-Portal: berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application Die offizielle Stellenausschreibung finden Sie im Anhang dieser E-Mail. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Sie diese Ausschreibung in Ihren Netzwerken teilen oder an geeignete Kandidaten weiterleiten könnten. Für informelle Anfragen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Dekan des Fachbereichs Maschinenbau, Prof. Dr. Moritz Schulze Darup (dekanat.mb(a)tu-dortmund.de) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matthias Faes

Aug. 6, 2026

Phd Program in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence:Foundations and Applications

by doria＠unich.it

PhD Program in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications. The Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara is seeking outstanding candidates for the new doctoral program of “Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications”. Designed and delivered by seven partner universities—University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara (UdA, Italy), Munster Technological University (MTU, Ireland), University of Oviedo (UNIOVI, Spain), Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA, Germany), Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI, Romania), South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk, Finland), and the University of Skövde (HiS, Sweden)—embedded within the framework of the INGENIUM Alliance of European Universities, the programme operates within a collaborative research environment that brings together expertise primarily from computer science, while also involving engineering, logic and mathematical analysis, physics, biology, economics, statistics and psychology. This environment fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and the development of scholars capable of contributing to the advancement of responsible, trustworthy, and human-centred AI systems. The educational pathway adopts an international co-supervision model, including mobility across partner institutions and potential collaborations with public and private international partners. This joint international PhD programme of advanced education and research is dedicated to the design, development, analysis, and evaluation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that are aligned with human values, needs, and capabilities. It has been established in response to the rapid evolution of AI technologies and the growing awareness that technical performance alone is not sufficient: intelligent systems must also be transparent, trustworthy, explainable, fair, usable, and socially responsible. Applications are open and close at 11:00 AM (CET) on August 21. For further information on the PhD program: https://www.dec.unich.it/home-human-centred-artificial-intelligence-foundat…, or contact Prof. Gianpiero Monaco Link to the call https://www.scuolasuperiore.unich.it/bandi/bando-di-concorso-lammissione-al… PhD Program in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications. L'Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara è alla ricerca di candidati di eccellenza per il nuovo programma di dottorato in “Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications”. Progettato e realizzato da sette università partner — l'Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara (UdA, Italia), la Munster Technological University (MTU, Irlanda), l'Università di Oviedo (UNIOVI, Spagna), la Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA, Germania), la Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI, Romania), la South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk, Finlandia) e l'Università di Skövde (HiS, Svezia) — inserito nel quadro dell'Alleanza delle Università Europee INGENIUM, il programma si sviluppa all'interno di un ambiente di ricerca collaborativo che riunisce competenze principalmente nel campo dell'informatica, coinvolgendo al contempo l'ingegneria, la logica e l'analisi matematica, la fisica, la biologia, l'economia, la statistica e la psicologia. Questo contesto favorisce il dialogo interdisciplinare e la formazione di studiosi in grado di contribuire allo sviluppo di sistemi di intelligenza artificiale responsabili, affidabili e centrati sull'essere umano. Il percorso formativo adotta un modello internazionale di co-supervisione, che prevede periodi di mobilità presso le università partner e possibili collaborazioni con enti pubblici e privati a livello internazionale. Questo programma internazionale congiunto di dottorato, dedicato alla formazione avanzata e alla ricerca, è incentrato sulla progettazione, lo sviluppo, l'analisi e la valutazione di sistemi di Intelligenza Artificiale (IA) allineati ai valori, ai bisogni e alle capacità delle persone. È stato istituito in risposta alla rapida evoluzione delle tecnologie di IA e alla crescente consapevolezza che le sole prestazioni tecniche non sono sufficienti: i sistemi intelligenti devono essere anche trasparenti, affidabili, spiegabili, equi, usabili e socialmente responsabili. Le candidature sono aperte e potranno essere presentate fino alle ore 11:00 (CET) del 21 agosto. Per ulteriori informazioni sul dottorato: https://www.dec.unich.it/home-human-centred-artificial-intelligence-foundat…, oppure contattare il Prof. Gianpiero Monaco. Link al bando https://www.scuolasuperiore.unich.it/bandi/bando-di-concorso-lammissione-al…

July 31, 2026

Some positions available in our lab.

by Sebastien Destercke

Dear colleagues, We have two contractual lecturer (2-3 year positions with possible extensions) positions opening at our laboratoryHeudiasyc, connected to SCAI Sorbonne Cluster for Artificial Intelligence. Both are connected to artificial intelligence and its use in different settings: * AI for industry and risk management (https://utc.recruitee.com/o/enseignant-chercheur-contractuel-fh-ia-pour-lin…) * AI for robotics (https://utc.recruitee.com/o/enseignant-chercheur-contractuel-fh-ia-pour-la-…) Beyond the concerned fields, those proposals are pretty open in terms of profiles: from theoretical to applied research, with topics that can cover planification, uncertainty handling, machine learning, explainability, etc. Do not hesitate to contact the people in charge given in the advertisements for further details, and I'll be happy to provide some information myself (to the extent of my knowledge). We would be particularly interested in candidates that would apply for a CNRS position in the upcoming years, using this position as a good opportunity to prepare such candidacies . Best regards Sébastien -- ==================================== Sebastien Destercke, Ph. D. CNRS researcher in computer science. Université de Technologie de Compiegne U.M.R. C.N.R.S. 7253 Heudiasyc Avenue de Landshut F-60205 Compiegne Cedex FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)3 44 23 79 85 Fax: +33 (0)3 44 23 44 77 ====================================

July 30, 2026

2028 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence: mark your calendars

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of conferences

July 13, 2026

Reminder: Jeremie Houssineau SIPTA virtual talk on the 25th June, 10am Paris time

by Sebastien Destercke

Dear siptians, Just a small reminder about Jeremie talk tomorrow! Best regards Sébastien

June 24, 2026

FW: Call for papers: Special Issue ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part B: Mechanical Engineering

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this journal From: Alba Sofi <alba.sofi(a)unirc.it<mailto:alba.sofi@unirc.it>> Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:23 AM We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue of the ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part B: Mechanical Engineering, entitled Modeling, Identification, and Control of Engineering Systems Under Uncertainty This Special Issue aims to highlight the interplay between modeling, system identification, and control in the presence of uncertainty, fostering integrated approaches that combine theoretical developments, data-driven techniques, and experimental validation. Particular emphasis is placed on cross-disciplinary contributions addressing complex engineering systems through a unified uncertainty-aware perspective. Contributions are welcome in areas including, but not limited to: * Modeling and simulation of dynamical systems under uncertainty * Operational modal analysis (OMA) and model updating with noisy, incomplete, or limited datasets * Robust, adaptive, and stochastic control strategies for uncertain systems * Data-driven and hybrid (physics-informed) modeling approaches * Digital twins and diagnostics of dynamical systems under uncertainty * Stochastic and non-stationary excitation modeling (wind, seismic, operational) * Risk- and reliability-based performance assessment * Experimental and numerical validation of uncertainty-aware methods * Decision-making frameworks integrating uncertainty into modeling and control The deadline for manuscript submission is December 15, 2026. Should you be interested, you are welcome to submit your manuscript at any time up to the deadline. While the official timeline follows ASME standards, the Guest Editors are personally coordinating the review process and will aim to provide a first decision as efficiently as possible. Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal's online submission system. Authors are requested to select the appropriate Special Issue title during submission. Detailed author guidelines and further information about the Special Issue are available on the journal's website at: https://www.asme.org/publications-submissions/journals/administration/call-… We would be delighted if you could confirm your willingness to participate in the Special Issue by providing us with a tentative title. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Should you have any questions regarding the scope, suitability, or submission process, please feel free to contact any of the Guest Editors. Sincerely, Guest Editors of the Special Issue: Chiara Masnata, University of Palermo, Italy, chiara.masnata(a)unipa.it<mailto:chiara.masnata@unipa.it> Antonina Pirrotta, University of Palermo, Italy, antonina.pirrotta(a)unipa.it<mailto:antonina.pirrotta@unipa.it> Carmelo Gentile, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, carmelo.gentile(a)polimi.it<mailto:carmelo.gentile@polimi.it> Yongbo Peng, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, pengyongbo(a)tongji.edu.cn<mailto:pengyongbo@tongji.edu.cn> Alba Sofi, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Italy, alba.sofi(a)unirc.it<mailto:alba.sofi@unirc.it>

June 24, 2026

mark your calendars

by Kreinovich, Vladik

Dear Friends, The 22nd International Conference on Information Processing and Management of Uncertainty in Knowledge-Based Systems IPMU 2028 will be held in Warsaw, Poland, July 3-7, 2028; it is organized by Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Mathematics and Information Science papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of conferences.

June 19, 2026

Next SIPTA seminar: 25th June, 10am Paris time, Jeremie Houssineau (Possibility, statistics and signal processing)

by Sebastien Destercke

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 25th of June (Thursday) The zoom link for this seminar is https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/89917954202 For this new seminar, we are very happy to have Jeremie Houssineau as our speaker. Jeremie Houssineau is currently Assistant Professor in the Division of Mathematical Sciences of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He also holds an honorary Associate Professor position in the Department of Statistics at the University of Warwick. Jeremie Houssineau has many contributions in statistics and state estimation, and is one of the current world leader in the use of possibility theory for statistical problems and signal processing. On the 25th of June, at 10:00 CEST:paris time (up to 12:00 CEST, with a talk duration of 45min/1h), he will talk about "What should we update? Outer probability measures and learning from ignorance”. 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 6th of May, 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=_ms-QUJunuc See you at the seminar! Sébastien, Enrique and Jasper

June 16, 2026

SIPTA summer school registration

by Yusuf Sale

Dear IP enthusiasts, We are happy to see that registrations are ongoing and that many of you have already registered for the SIPTA Summer School, taking place from 27–31 July 2026 in Munich. For those of you who are planning to attend but have not registered yet, we would strongly encourage you to finalize your registration as soon as possible. Due to space restrictions, we cannot guarantee that places will remain available for (all) late registrations. Register here: https://doo.net/en-us/widget/222538/buchung?booking_widget_config_name=book… We are looking forward to welcoming you in Munich! Best wishes, Yusuf Sale (on behalf of the organizing committee)

June 11, 2026

FW: LAST CALL SUM 2026 (Extended deadline)

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI From: Lluis Godo Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:24 AM The 17th International Conference on Scalable Uncertainty Management (SUM2026) 21–23 October 2026, Athens **** EXTENDED DEADLINE: June 5 **** Call for Papers We solicit papers on the management of large amounts of complex kinds of uncertain, incomplete, or inconsistent information. We welcome both theoretical contributions and application-driven research demonstrating uncertainty management techniques in real-world domains. We are particularly interested in papers that focus on bridging gaps, for instance between different communities, between statistical and symbolic approaches, uncertainty reasoning and modern machine learning systems, or between theoretical foundations and practical applications. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): Imperfect information in databases - Methods for modeling, indexing, and querying uncertain databases - Top-k queries, skyline query processing, and ranking - Approximate, fuzzy query processing - Uncertainty in data integration and exchange - Uncertainty and imprecision in geographic information systems - Probabilistic databases and possibilistic databases - Data provenance and trust - Data summarization - Very large datasets Imperfect information in information retrieval and semantic web applications - Approximate schema and ontology matching - Uncertainty in description logics and logic programming - Learning to rank, personalization, and user preferences - Probabilistic language models - Combining vector-space models with symbolic representations - Inductive reasoning for the semantic web Imperfect information in artificial intelligence - Statistical relational learning, graphical models, probabilistic inference - Argumentation, defeasible reasoning, belief revision - Weighted logics for managing uncertainty - Reasoning with imprecise probability, Dempster-Shafer theory, possibility theory - Approximate reasoning, similarity-based reasoning, analogical reasoning - Planning under uncertainty, reasoning about actions, spatial and temporal reasoning - Incomplete preference specifications - Learning from data Risk analysis - Aleatory vs. epistemic uncertainty - Uncertainty elicitation methods - Uncertainty propagation methods - Decision analysis methods - Tools for synthesizing results Submission Guidelines SUM 2026 solicits papers in the following three categories: - Long papers: technical papers reporting original research or survey papers - Short papers: papers reporting promising work-in-progress, system descriptions, position papers on controversial issues, or survey papers providing a synthesis of some current research trends - Extended abstracts of recently published work in a relevant journal or top-tier conference Regular research papers should be at most 14 pages (including references, figures, and tables). Short papers should be between 4 and 7 pages. Extended abstracts should be at most 2 pages and should reference the originally published work. For the final version of the accepted paper, it is possible to use an additional page to address the reviewers' comments. Short and long papers may extend to 8 and 15 pages, respectively (including references). All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by members of the program committee. All SUM submissions must be formatted according to the LNCS/LNAI guidelines, and each paper is to be submitted electronically as a single PDF file via Chairingtool at the following URL: https://chairingtool.com/conferences/sum2026/main-track?role=author Publication Accepted regular and short papers will be considered for publication by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI) series. Authors of an accepted regular or short paper will be expected to sign copyright release forms, and one author is expected to give a presentation at the conference. Authors of accepted extended abstracts will be expected to present their work during the conference, but the extended abstracts will not be published in the LNCS/LNAI proceedings (they will be made available in a separate booklet). Organisation Conference Chair: Petros Stefaneas, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Local Committee Chair: Sofia Almpani, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Program Chairs: Inés Couso, University of Oviedo, Spain, Michael Sioutis, University of Montpellier, France Steering Committee: Salem Benferhat, Artois University, France Didier Dubois, IRIT-CNRS, France Lluís Godo, IIIA-CSIC, Spain Eyke Hüllermeier, Universität Paderborn, Germany Anthony Hunter, University College London, UK Henri Prade, IRIT-CNRS, France Steven Schockaert, Cardiff University, UK V. S. Subrahmanian, Northwestern University, USA IMPORTANT DATES Submissions: May 22, 2026 Extension: June 5, 2026 Notification: July 31, 2026 Camera-ready copies: August 15, 2026 Conference: October 21-23, 2026 Registration: from August 1, 2026

June 2, 2026

[CFP] BELIEF 2026: submission deadline extension June 15, 2026 (on-site and online participation)

by David Mercier

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 9th International Conference on Belief Functions (BELIEF 2026) [ https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026 | https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026 ] Dates: October 19–21, 2026 Location: Nanjing, China * June 15, 2026 (extended) : Paper submission deadline * July 24, 2026: Author notification * July 31, 2026: Camera-ready manuscript due ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The theory of belief functions, also referred to as evidence theory or Dempster-Shafer theory, is a well-established mathematical framework for reasoning and decision-making under uncertainty, with applications to machine learning, statistical inference, information fusion, knowledge representation, risk analysis, and other fields. It can be viewed as an extension of probability theory and has well-understood connections with related frameworks such as random sets and imprecise probabilities. Recently, generalised evidence theory, based on random fuzzy sets, has been proposed as a unifying framework encompassing both Dempster-Shafer theory and possibility theory. The biennial BELIEF conferences, sponsored by the Belief Functions and Applications Society, are dedicated to the confrontation of ideas, the reporting of recent achievements, and the presentation of a wide range of applications of this theory. Previous editions of this conference series were held in Brest, France (2010); Compiègne, France (2012); Oxford, UK (2014); Prague, Czech Republic (2016); Compiègne, France (2018); Shanghai, China (2021); Paris, France (2022); and Belfast, UK (2024). To support cross-fertilisation among researchers working in different subfields of AI and related disciplines, tutorials and special sessions will be proposed, with emphasis on the links between machine learning, statistical inference, and uncertain reasoning, including topics such as quantification of prediction uncertainty, fusion rules for ensemble learning, belief propagation in deep neural networks, and links with explainable and symbolic AI. Submissions of papers combining several of these topics, or more generally at the crossroads of belief functions and other AI methods or uncertainty theories, along with relevant applications, are welcome. ---------------- Attendance ---------------- Both on-site and online participation and paper presentation will be possible. ----------------- Proceedings ----------------- The BELIEF 2026 proceedings will be published by Springer-Verlag in the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNCS/LNAI) series and indexed by ISI Web of Science, EI Engineering Index, ACM Digital Library, dblp, Google Scholar, IO-Port, MathSciNet, Scopus, and Zentralblatt MATH. ------------------------- IJAR special issue ------------------------- Authors of selected papers from the BELIEF 2026 conference will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers for possible inclusion in a special issue of the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning. ------------------------- ---------------------- BELIEF 2026 conference co-chairs ------------------------- ---------------------- Prof. Zhigang Su ( [ mailto:zhigangsu@seu.edu.cn | zhigangsu(a)seu.edu.cn ] ), Southeast University, China Prof. Thierry Denoeux ( [ mailto:tdenoeux@utc.fr | tdenoeux(a)utc.fr ] ), Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France More information: [ https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026 | https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026 ]

May 30, 2026

Next SIPTA seminar: 4th June 3pm Paris time, Robust and fuzzy statistics by B. Sinova

by sdesterc

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 4th of June (Wednesday) The zoom link for this seminar is https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/85344531099 For this new seminar, we are very happy to have Beatriz Sinova as our speaker. Beatriz Sinova is currently professor at the statistic department of Oviedo University, and has made numerous contributions on fuzzy and robust statistics that have opened new avenues of research in handling uncertainty and imprecision in data analysis. On the 4th of June, at 15:00 CEST:paris time (up to 17:00 CEST, with a talk duration of 45min/1h), she will talk about "When robust statistics meets imprecise-valued data”. 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 6th of May, 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=dGcdUJxth00 See you at the seminar! Sébastien, Enrique and Jasper

May 29, 2026

Call for paper: The 20th International Conference of the Thailand Econometric Society

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers using interval techniques are always welcome at this series of conferences From: วรพล ยะมะกะ <woraphon.econ(a)gmail.com<mailto:woraphon.econ@gmail.com>> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 11:12 AM [image.png] 📅 Date: January 6–8, 2027 📍 Venue: Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand 🌐 Website: https://tes.econ.cmu.ac.th/index Organized by * Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Co-Organized by * The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), USA * Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom * New Mexico State University (NMSU), USA * Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia Supported by * Chiang Mai University * Center of Excellence in Econometrics * Bank of Thailand * Faculty of Management Sciences, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University * Other academic and institutional partners Main Theme Nonlinear Econometrics and Related Topics Topics of Interest Topics include, but are not limited to: * Nonlinear Econometrics * Time Series Econometrics * Panel Data Analysis * Bayesian Econometrics * Financial Econometrics * Machine Learning in Economics and Finance * Artificial Intelligence Applications * Forecasting and Predictive Analytics * Big Data Analytics * Spatial Econometrics * Economic Modeling * Applied Macroeconomics and Microeconomics * Sustainable Development and Green Economy * Risk Management and Financial Stability * Computational Economics * Data Science Applications in Social Sciences Publications All accepted papers must be presented at the conference and will be included in the conference proceedings. Selected papers may be recommended for publication in special issues of indexed journals, including: * Thai Journal of Mathematics (Scopus/ESCI) (Q3) — Publication fee: USD 300-550 * International Journal of Business and Society (IJBS) (Scopus/ESCI) (Q3) — Publication fee: USD 200 * Economies (Scopus/ESCI) (Q1) — Publication fee: CHF 1800 (To be confirmed) * Cogent Economic and Finance (Scopus/ESCI) (Q1) — Publication fee: USD 2840 (To be confirmed) Publication decisions are subject to the journals’ peer-review processes and editorial standards. Submission Guidelines Authors are invited to submit full papers through the conference submission system via Easy Chair. 🟦 Submit Your Paper<https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=tes2027> Please create an account on the conference website and submit your manuscript online. Registration Fees Presenters * General Presenter: USD 150 * Student Presenter: USD 100 Participants * General Participant: USD 30 * Student Participant: Free of Charge 📌 Authors affiliated with Chiang Mai University and co-organizing institutions are exempt from the conference registration fee. Invited Speakers * Prof. Vladik Kreinovich The University of Texas at El Paso, USA * Prof. Mark Schaffer Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom * Prof. Hung T. Nguyen New Mexico State University, USA * Prof. Yong Yoon Chulalongkorn University, Thailand * Prof. Evan Lau Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia * Prof. Lucian-Liviu Albu Institute for Economic Forecasting, Romanian Academy, Romania * Prof. René Lozi Université Côte d’Azur, France * Prof. William A. Barnett University of Kansas, USA * Prof. Chen Ying National University of Singapore, Singapore * Prof Law Siong Hook Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia Important Dates * Full Paper Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026 * Notification of Acceptance: October, 31, 2026 * Conference Dates: January 6–8, 2027 Contact Information For further information, please contact: Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University Email: thailand.econometric.society(a)gmail.com<mailto:thailand.econometric.society@gmail.com> 🟩 Visit Conference Website<https://tes.econ.cmu.ac.th/index>

May 25, 2026

FYI, call for papers

by Kreinovich, Vladik

Dear Friends, This is FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of conferences. *********************** CALL FOR PAPERS The Tenth International Econometric and Financial Conference of Vietnam (ECONVN 2026/2027) for Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Ho Chi Minh University of Banking and the 10th Anniversary of ECONVN Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 12-13-14, 2026 Main theme: CHAOTIC DYNAMICS FOR ECONOMIC MODELING AND RELATED TOPICS The increasing recognition of nonlinearity and complexity in economic systems has challenged the traditional Newtonian paradigm based on linearity and equilibrium. Chaos theory provides a more realistic framework for understanding economic dynamics, highlighting that most economic processes are inherently nonlinear and capable of generating complex and unpredictable behavior. The ECONVN 2026/2027 conference, with the theme "Chaotic Dynamics for Economic Modeling and Related Topics", aims to advance research on nonlinear and complex economic systems. It invites contributions on the theoretical, empirical, and applied aspects of chaotic dynamics in economics, finance, and banking, as well as related areas, to promote more robust and realistic modeling approaches for contemporary economic challenges. Selected papers will be published in the Springer series "Studies in Systems, Decision, and Control" (Scopus, DBLP, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH, SCImago) and will be submitted for consideration in Web of Science (ISI). Venue: Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB), 36 Ton That Dam Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Format: A hybrid conference with both online and offline Conference Date: October 12-13-14, 2026 Conference Website: https://hcm-hn.conference-econ-buh-bav-rist.vn/ Point of Contact: hub.econvn(a)gmail.com<mailto:hub.econvn@gmail.com> | Tel: (+84) 28.382.102.38 The Conference welcomes research contributions on all aspects of chaotic dynamics in econometrics, economics, and finance, with particular emphasis on, but not limited to, the following topics and methodological approaches: * Nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory in economic and financial systems * Nonlinear time series analysis and chaotic econometrics * Machine learning and AI for detecting chaotic patterns in economic data * Bayesian and simulation-based methods for nonlinear dynamic systems * Chaotic dynamics in business cycles and economic growth * Climate change, energy transition, and macroeconomic instability * Global financial integration and nonlinear spillover effects * Agent-based modeling and simulation of chaotic economic systems * Etc. Publications: Accepted papers must be presented at the Conference which will be published in the Springer Volume, Series: STUDIES IN SYSTEMS, DECISION AND CONTROL (Economics, Social and Life Science Classifications) Indexed by SCOPUS, DBLP, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH, SCImago (submitted for Web of Science) Important Dates: ● Paper submission deadline: June 15, 2026 ● Notification of acceptance: August 15, 2026 ● Camera-Ready Manuscript: September 1, 2026 Instructions for Submissions: * Get your account on EasyChair (then click on Conferences, on ECONVN2026/2027) and submit your PDF files to EasyChair. Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=econvn20262027 * Make sure your PDF files have Authors' EMAILS on them for correspondence. Registration Fee 1. Presenters ● Presenter + publication USD 200 (non-residents) / VND 7,000,000 (residents) ● Student + publication USD 100 (non-residents) / VND 4,800,000 (residents) 2. Participants: ● General USD 100 (non-residents) / VND 2,300,000 (residents) ● Student USD 30 (non-residents) / VND 1,000,000 (residents) *Authors from Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB) and Co-organizers are discounted by 50%. Plenary Invited Speakers (Updated on 26 March 2026) Boualem Djehiche (Sweden) https://www.kth.se/profile/boualem Ciprian Tudor (France) https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nUdkQWgAAAAJ&hl=en David Trafimow (USA) https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=U5xlM00AAAAJ&hl=en Hung T. Nguyen (USA & Thailand) https://scholar.google.co.th/citations?user=-LKhbM8AAAAJ&hl=en Mark E. Schaffer (UK) https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=VroAa_IAAAAJ&hl=en Tonghui Wang (USA) https://math.nmsu.edu/people/facultydirectory/tonghui-tony-wang.html Vladik Kreinovich (USA) https://www.cs.utep.edu/vladik/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR PAPERS - THE TENTH INTERNATIONAL ECONOMETRIC AND FINANCIAL CONFERENCE OF VIETNAM (ECONVN 2026/2027) (Submission deadline: June 15, 2026) Dear Scholars, Experts, Lecturers, and Students, The Organizing Committee cordially invites you to participate and submit your research papers to the Tenth International Econometric and Financial Conference of Vietnam (ECONVN 2026/2027). This is a special event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB) and the 10th Anniversary of ECONVN. In addition to key information on the conference theme, invited speakers, deadlines, venue, and submission procedures, ECONVN 2026/2027 also offers a high-quality international publication opportunity for domestic authors. Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings of the "Studies in Systems, Decision and Control" (Economics, Social and Life Science Classifications) by Springer, indexed in SCOPUS, DBLP, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH, SCImago, and submitted for consideration in Web of Science (ISI). For further details, please visit the ECONVN conference website at: hcm-hn.conference-econ-buh-bav-rist.vn or contact Dr. Diem Thi Thuy Pham directly at (+84) 28.382.102.38. Submission system: EasyChair - ECONVN 2026/2027 The Organizing Committee warmly welcomes the participation of lecturers, researchers, graduate students, doctoral candidates, and undergraduates. Thank you sincerely./. ECONVN 2026/2027 Organizing Committee Asian Journal of Economics and Banking Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB) 36 Ton That Dam Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City Email: hub.econvn(a)gmail.com<mailto:hub.econvn@gmail.com> Website: hcm-hn.conference-econ-buh-bav-rist.vn

May 24, 2026

IJAR Special Issue: Call for Papers in Memory of Thomas Augustin

by Rodemann, Julian

Dear fellow SIPTAns, As you know, Thomas Augustin sadly passed away on January 10th. Thomas was one of the founders of our society, being already present at the very first ISIPTA in Gent in 1999 and contributing decisively to the establishement of the society in 2002. From the very beginning, Thomas intensively supported the development of the society and the spread of imprecise probabilities. He contributed to and participated in every single edition of ISIPTA until the last ISIPTA 2025 in Bielefeld. Many SIPTA members have paid their last respects on our memorial board for Thomas: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/CHZiwhnm/ThomasAugustin and a flower wreath with a banner saying "Your friends from SIPTA" was placed at Thomas' grave (see attached photo) at the funeral. A printed version of the memorial board has now been handed over to Thomas' Family. Thanks to everyone who participated! In order to pay homage to Thomas' legacy, the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning (IJAR) is devoting a special issue to papers broadly related to his work and interests. In particular, topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Statistical inference with imprecise data and/or imprecise probabilities * Decision making under severe uncertainty * Machine learning with imprecise information * Partial identification and analysis of deficient data * Imprecise probabilities for survey- and official statistics * Philosophical foundations and history of imprecise probabilities * Imprecision and indeterminacy in probabilities in applied statistics * Philosophical foundations and history of statistics * Measurement error models with and without imprecise probabilities Important Dates: * Submission Open Date: May 15, 2026 * Submission Deadline: December 31, 2026 * Notification of Acceptance: June 30, 2027 Manuscripts must be submitted via the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning online submission system. Please select the article type “VSI: Memory of Thomas Augustin” when submitting your manuscript online. All submitted papers under this call will undergo the standard review process of the journal. Further information can be found here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/333213/papers-in-memory-of-thom… We look forward to this very special issue in honor of Thomas and hope it will serve as a lasting tribute to a remarkable scholar and dear friend of so many of us. Kind regards, Christoph, Georg, Rudi and Julian (guest editors)

May 20, 2026

12th SIPTA School on Imprecise Probabilities. Call for Participation and Financial Support

by Enrique Miranda

** *##################################################* * The 12th SIPTA School on Imprecise Probabilities Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany July 27 — July 31, 2026 https://www.ifi.lmu.de/kiml/en/school26/ ################################################### The SIPTA School on Imprecise Probabilities is organized every even year, since 2004. The aim of the school is to introduce interested students to the basics of various imprecise probability topics, both theoretical and applied. Some of the best specialists in different aspects of imprecise probabilities lecture, for about one week, on the main concepts and techniques in their area of expertise, in a friendly environment favouring interaction between participants. An important part of the time is devoted to the resolution of proposed exercises involving applied problems. SIPTA School 2026 The twelveth edition of the SIPTA School on Imprecise Probabilities will take place in Munich, Germany from Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026. It is organized by the Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML), Institute of Informatics, and AG Augustin, Department of Statistics, both at LMU Munich. More information about the summer school, including the tentative program and practical details, is available on the school’s website. Student early registration (which include the tuition fees, lunches, coffee breaks and the social event): 140€ FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Financial support will be offered by SIPTA to some students for attending the school. Grants will cover registration fees. An additional amount may also be granted to cover part of the travel or accommodation, depending on individual circumstances. IMPORTANT DATES: • May 1, 2026: Registration opens • June 15, 2026: Deadline for SIPTA grant application • July 1, 2026: Deadline for early-bird registration • July 27-31, 2026: School INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRANT APPLICATION If you are participating at the school and would like to apply for one of the SIPTA grants, please send a message to mirandaenrique(a)uniovi.es <mailto:mirandaenrique@uniovi.es>subject: SIPTA SCHOOL 2026 – grant application with the following information: -Name, forename, email address -Current position and university -Proof of studentship (e.g., a copy of the student card) -Name(s) of supervisor(s), and if possible a support letter from them -A letter of introduction, detailing the motivation to attend the school and the additional sources of funding, if applicable. The final selection of the grantees will be made by the SIPTA Executive Committee. The payment of grants will be made by SIPTA after the school, conditional upon the grantees’ physical attendance. Best regards, Enrique *

May 11, 2026

article on preferences and choices learning

by Alessio Benavoli

Dear SIPTA colleagues, I'd like to share with you our recent publication on the prestigious journal Foundations and Trends in Machine Learning, Benavoli A, Azzimonti D (2026), “A tutorial on learning from preferences and choices with Gaussian processes <https://www.emerald.com/ftmal/article-abstract/19/1/1/1360815/A-tutorial-on…> ”. The PDF is also here https://arxiv.org/pdf/2403.11782 which focuses on learning utility functions from preferences and choices data to predict future preferences/choices of a subject based on her past behavior. We use choice functions to model a subject who must select from items that may be incomparable due to trade-offs, leading to imprecise models. We discuss rationality and deviations from rationality. Using simple running examples, we explain the choice situations the decision-maker faces and the various models. Finally, Chapter 6 focuses on real-applications of the introduced models, including the use of preferences to predict tennis match results. I hope you enjoy reading it. Best regards, Alessio

May 9, 2026

link to the sipta seminar

by Enrique Miranda

Dear all, Here is the link to the SIPTA seminar by Marnix Suilen we have in 5 minutes (there was a mistake in the one we sent last week, sorry). Best wishes, Enrique

May 6, 2026

SIPTA Summer School registration open

by Yusuf Sale

To the SIPTA community and interested researchers, We are pleased to announce that registration for the SIPTA Summer School 2026 is now open. The summer school will take place in Munich, Germany, from Monday, 27 July to Friday, 31 July 2026. Further information, including the program, speakers, registration details, and practical information, can be found on the website: https://www.ifi.lmu.de/kiml/en/school26/ We warmly invite interested participants to register and will continue to share further updates via this mailing list and on the homepage. We look forward to welcoming you in Munich and invite you to contact us at school26(a)sipta.org in case of any questions. Best regards, Yusuf Sale (on behalf of the summer school orga team)

May 4, 2026

SIPTA virtual seminar on 6th May (3pm CEST): Marnix Sulien on Robust Markov Decision Processes

by Sebastien Destercke

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 6th of May (Wednesday). The zoom link for this seminar is https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/82696376560 For this new seminar, we are very happy to have Marnix Suilen as our speaker. Marnix Suilen is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the AnSyMo group at the University of Antwerp. His research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty, in particular planning and reinforcement learning (RL). In this setting, Marnix has obtained strong results on Robust POMDPs and other models using imprecise probabilities, published in top-tier venues such as IJCAI, AAAI, or NEURIPS. On the 6th of May, at 15:00 CEST:paris time (up to 17:00 CEST, with a talk duration of 45min/1h), he will talk about "Robust Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes: Decision-Making Under State Uncertainty and Imprecise Probabilities”. 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 6th of May, 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=IUfiJVlJli8 See you at the seminar! Sébastien, Enrique and Jasper

April 30, 2026

BELIEF 2026: extended submission deadline May 31, 2026

by David Mercier

(Our apologies for any duplicate messages) ********************************************************** The 9th International Conference on Belief Functions (BELIEF 2026) https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026 Dates: October 19-21, 2026 Location: Nanjing, China * May 31, 2026: Paper submission deadline (extended) * June 15, 2026: Author notification * June 30, 2026: Camera-ready copy due ********************************************************** The Theory of belief functions, also referred to as Evidence theory or Dempster-Shafer theory is a well-established mathematical framework for reasoning and decision-making with uncertainty, with applications to machine learning, statistical inference, information fusion, knowledge representation, risk analysis, etc. It is an extension of probability theory and it has well understood connections with related frameworks such as random sets and imprecise probabilities. Recently, generalised evidence theory, based on random fuzzy sets, has been proposed as a unifying framework encompassing both Dempster-Shafer and possibility theories. The biennial BELIEF conferences (sponsored by the Belief Functions and Applications Society) are dedicated to the confrontation of ideas, the reporting of recent achievements and the presentation of the wide range of applications of this theory. Previous editions of this conference series were held in Brest, France (2010); Compiègne, France (2012); Oxford, UK (2014); Prague, Czech Republic (2016); Compiègne, France (2018); Shanghai, China (2021); Paris, France (2022), and Belfast, UK (2024). To support cross-fertilization among researchers working in different subfields of AI and related disciplines, tutorials and special sessions will be proposed, with emphasis on the links between machine learning, statistical inference and uncertain reasoning, including topics such as quantification of prediction uncertainty, fusion rules for ensemble learning, belief propagation in deep neural networks, links with explainable and symbolic AI, etc. Submissions of papers combining several of these topics, or more generally at the cross-road of belief functions and other AI methods or uncertainty theories, along with relevant applications, are welcome. Proceedings BELIEF 2026 proceedings will be published by Springer-Verlag in the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNCS/LNAI) series and indexed by: ISI Web of Science; EI Engineering Index; ACM Digital Library; dblp; Google Scholar; IO-Port; MathSciNet; Scopus; Zentralblatt MATH. IJAR Special issue Authors of selected papers from the BELIEF 2026 conference will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers for possible inclusion in a special issue of the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning. BELIEF 2026 Conference co-chairs Prof. Zhigang Su, Southeast University, China Prof. Thierry Denoeux, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France More information: https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026

April 18, 2026

PhD position at UTC (Compiègne, France)

by Thierry Denoeux

PHD POSITION AT UTC (COMPIÈGNE, FRANCE) PhD topic: Robust ensembling in set-valued classification Application deadline: May 10, 2026 Start date: October 2026 Duration: 3 years Funding: MESR doctoral grant Location: Université de technologie de Compiègne (UTC), Heudiasyc laboratory, Compiègne, France Supervisors: Thierry Denoeux – thierry.denoeux(a)hds.utc.fr Vu-Linh Nguyen – vu-linh.nguyen(a)hds.utc.fr Project summary: This PhD project aims to develop a new framework for robust ensemble learning in set-valued classification, with applications to multiclass, multilabel, and multidimensional classification. The research will combine machine learning, uncertainty quantification, information fusion, and evidence theory, with strong mathematical and algorithmic components. Candidate profile: - Master’s degree or engineering degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or related field - Good programming skills (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) and/or strong background in mathematics - Autonomy, rigor, and critical thinking Application: Please send the following documents to both supervisors: - CV - Motivation letter - Academic transcripts - Contact details of at least two references Keywords: machine learning, uncertainty quantification, information fusion, belief functions, evidence theory, multilabel classification ---------- Prof. Thierry Denoeux Université de technologie de Compiègne Institut universitaire de France Rue Roger Couttolenc, CS 60319 60203 Compiègne cedex, France https://www.hds.utc.fr/~tdenoeux

April 10, 2026

PhD position in artificial intelligence for fisheries resource management

by Sébastien Ramel

* TITLE Evidential prediction uncertainty quantification for fish life traits from 3D otolith images * THEME Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science * KEYWORDS Dempster-Shafer theory, uncertainty quantification, life traits, marine ecosystems, otolith. * STARTDATE AND DURATION September/October 2026, 36 months * FUNDING 50% IFSEA / 50% Artois University (requested) * LOCATION The work will be carried out in collaboration between the Laboratory of Computer Engineering and Automation of Artois (LGI2A) in Béthune and the Laboratory of Informatics, Signal and Image of the Opal Coast (LISIC) in Calais. * SUBJECT Understanding fish life traits (habitat, age, growth, reproduction, longevity, position in the water column, …) is an essential aspect of effective and sustainable management of marine fish stocks. Calcified structures — particularly otoliths, which are the only metabolically inert elements — provide a valuable source of information for this purpose. Notably, their external shape, historically characterized from 2D images and more recently studied in 3D, makes it possible to predict these life traits with high precision. Although 3D images are more informative, they are also more costly to acquire and relatively recent, and therefore less abundant. It is thus necessary to make the best possible use of this rich yet limited source of information in order to obtain the most reliable and accurate predictions. The theory of evidence, also known as Dempster–Shafer theory or the theory of belief functions, is a generalization of the probabilistic framework for reasoning under uncertainty. Its use for uncertainty quantification in predictive modeling is particularly suitable in cases where data are scarce. This PhD project therefore aims to develop predictive methods based on this theory and adapted to current approaches for predicting fish life traits from 3D otolith images. Given the nature of this application, the prediction of ordinal variables will be at the core of the methodological developments. More detail available here: https://www.lgi2a.univ-artois.fr/spip/en/open_positions/open-position-32 * SUPERVISION Supervisor: Prof. Frédéric Pichon (frederic.pichon(a)univ-artois.fr) Artois University, LGI2A Co-supervisor: Prof. Emilie Poisson Caillault (emilie.caillault(a)univ-littoral.fr) University of the Littoral Opal Coast (ULCO), LISIC Scientific advisor: Dr. Sébastien Ramel (sebastien.ramel(a)univ-artois.fr) Artois University, LGI2A * PROFILE SOUGHT The candidate must hold a master degree or an engineer degree in computer science, applied mathematics or related field. Knowledge in artificial intelligence (machine learning) and/or image processing will be an asset, as well as an awareness of uncertainty management methods. Qualities required to successfully complete a doctoral program such as curiosity, creativity, autonomy, critical thinking, and enthusiasm will be necessary. * APPLICATION Send *before April 30, 2026* an e-mail, with all supervisors of the thesis in copy, containing the following documents in a single pdf file: your CV, a cover letter, your transcripts (with rankings) of the current year (master or equivalent) and previous years, and, optionally, up to two letters of recommendation.

March 30, 2026

ICML Workshop on Imprecise Probabilities

by Michele Caprio

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite submissions to the 2nd Workshop on Epistemic Intelligence in Machine Learning (EIML@ICML 2026), to be held on 11 July 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, co-located with ICML 2026. ------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP OVERVIEW ------------------------------------------------------- As ML systems are deployed in increasingly open-ended and high-stakes environments, fundamental limitations emerge: distribution shift, adversarial manipulation, hallucinations, catastrophic forgetting, and misalignment all reflect the difficulty of operating reliably under incomplete information. EIML brings together researchers from diverse subfields of machine learning whose work confronts epistemic uncertainty from complementary angles. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Foundations of uncertainty modelling - Uncertainty-aware generative AI and foundation models - AI safety as an epistemic problem - AI alignment under objective uncertainty - Lifelong and continual learning in open worlds We welcome both theoretical contributions and applied case studies. Submissions that challenge prevailing assumptions, propose novel benchmarks, or provide insights into the philosophical and foundational dimensions of uncertainty in AI are especially encouraged. ------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------------------------------------- Submission opens: 20 March 2026 Paper deadline: 20 April 2026 Review period: 27 April – 27 May 2026 Author notification: 4 June 2026 Camera-ready deadline: 15 June 2026 Workshop: 10–11 July 2026 ------------------------------------------------------- SUBMISSION ------------------------------------------------------- Please visit our website for full submission instructions: https://sites.google.com/view/eimlicml2026/home For any queries, please contact us at: pc.eiml.workshop(a)gmail.com<mailto:pc.eiml.workshop@gmail.com> ------------------------------------------------------- ORGANISING COMMITTEE ------------------------------------------------------- Sahar Abdelnabi (ELLIS Institute Tübingen & MPI-IS) Michele Caprio (University of Manchester) Siu Lun Chau (Nanyang Technological University) Arnaud Doucet (Google DeepMind) Shireen Kudukkil Manchingal (Oxford Brookes University) Krikamol Muandet (CISPA Helmholtz Center) We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you in Seoul! Best regards, The EIML@ICML 2026 Organising Committee

March 21, 2026

Reminder: SIPTA virtual talk at 3pm Paris time

by sdesterc

Dear Siptians, This is just a small reminder that Arthur Van Camp will be talking in a bit less than one hour, at the following link: https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/82696376560 See you soon! -- ==================================== Sebastien Destercke, Ph. D. CNRS researcher in computer science. Université de Technologie de Compiegne U.M.R. C.N.R.S. 7253 Heudiasyc Avenue de Landshut F-60205 Compiegne Cedex FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)3 44 23 79 85 Fax: +33 (0)3 44 23 44 77 ====================================

March 20, 2026

SIPTA Summer School

by Eyke Hüllermeier

To SIPTA community and interested researchers, We are pleased to announce that the SIPTA Summer School 2026 will take place in Munich, Germany, from Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July 2026. More information about the summer school, including the tentative program and practical details, is available on the website: https://www.ifi.lmu.de/kiml/en/school26/ Further information on registration, speakers, and additional organisational details will follow very soon. We will share updates both via this mailing list and on the homepage. We look forward to welcoming you in Munich and invite you to contact us at school26(a)sipta.org in case of any questions or suggestions. Best regards, Eyke Hüllermeier (on behalf of the summer school orga team) -- Prof. Dr. Eyke Hüllermeier Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Institute of Informatics University of Munich (LMU) https://www.ifi.lmu.de/kiml/en/

March 20, 2026

Next SIPTA seminar the 20th of March: Arthur Van Camp on choice functions to model uncertainty

by sdesterc

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 20th of March (Friday). The zoom link for this seminar is https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/82696376560 For this new seminar, we are very happy to have Arthur Van Camp as our speaker. Arthur Van Camp is currently is currently assistant professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence Group. His research focuses on cautious uncertainty models, with a particular interest on models using choice functions as their basic building tools. On the 20th of March, at 15:00 Paris time (up to 17:00, with a talk duration of 45min/1h), he will talk about "What is a good notion of independence for choice functions?”. 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 20th of March, 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=OvDkbc0BuJU See you at the seminar! Sébastien, Enrique and Jasper

March 13, 2026

[CFP] The 9th International Conference on Belief Functions (BELIEF 2026)

by David Mercier

********************************************************** The 9th International Conference on Belief Functions (BELIEF 2026) https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026 Dates: October 19-21, 2026 Location: Nanjing, China * April 30, 2026: Paper submission deadline * June 15, 2026: Author notification * June 30, 2026: Camera-ready copy due ********************************************************** The Theory of belief functions, also referred to as Evidence theory or Dempster-Shafer theory is a well-established mathematical framework for reasoning and decision-making with uncertainty, with applications to machine learning, statistical inference, information fusion, knowledge representation, risk analysis, etc. It is an extension of probability theory and it has well understood connections with related frameworks such as random sets and imprecise probabilities. Recently, generalised evidence theory, based on random fuzzy sets, has been proposed as a unifying framework encompassing both Dempster-Shafer and possibility theories. The biennial BELIEF conferences (sponsored by the Belief Functions and Applications Society) are dedicated to the confrontation of ideas, the reporting of recent achievements and the presentation of the wide range of applications of this theory. Previous editions of this conference series were held in Brest, France (2010); Compiègne, France (2012); Oxford, UK (2014); Prague, Czech Republic (2016); Compiègne, France (2018); Shanghai, China (2021); Paris, France (2022), and Belfast, UK (2024). To support cross-fertilization among researchers working in different subfields of AI and related disciplines, tutorials and special sessions will be proposed, with emphasis on the links between machine learning, statistical inference and uncertain reasoning, including topics such as quantification of prediction uncertainty, fusion rules for ensemble learning, belief propagation in deep neural networks, links with explainable and symbolic AI, etc. Submissions of papers combining several of these topics, or more generally at the cross-road of belief functions and other AI methods or uncertainty theories, along with relevant applications, are welcome. Proceedings BELIEF 2026 proceedings will be published by Springer-Verlag in the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNCS/LNAI) series and indexed by: ISI Web of Science; EI Engineering Index; ACM Digital Library; dblp; Google Scholar; IO-Port; MathSciNet; Scopus; Zentralblatt MATH. IJAR Special issue Authors of selected papers from the BELIEF 2026 conference will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers for possible inclusion in a special issue of the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning. BELIEF 2026 Conference co-chairs Prof. Zhigang Su (zhigangsu(a)seu.edu.cn) Southeast University, China Prof. Thierry Denoeux (tdenoeux(a)utc.fr) Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France More information: https://www.bfasociety.org/Belief2026

March 13, 2026

IPMU 2026 - Deadline for EUSFLAT Student Grants application

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/ *********************************************************** We inform all interested colleagues that, in agreement with EUSFLAT, the deadline for EUSFLAT Student Grants application has been fixed to *25 March 2026*. We are pleased do recall that: · The EUSFLAT Board offers *5* student grants. *· *Each grant will cover *the early student registration fee.* Eligibility criteria and Application procedure are available here: https://www.sbai.uniroma1.it/conferenze/ipmu2026/student-grants.php Best regards, The IPMU 2026 Organizing Committee -- *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>*

March 6, 2026

FW: Call for submissions, ESCO 2026, Jun 2026

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, uncertainty quantification is one of the highlighted topics ******************************** From: Pavel Solin solin(a)unr.edu<mailto:solin@unr.edu> We are pleased to announce that the 10th European Seminar on Computing (ESCO 2026) will take place on June 1-4, 2026, at Hotel Central in Pilsen, Czech Republic. ESCO 2026 is an interdisciplinary international conference that promotes modern technologies and practices in scientific computing and visualization, and strengthens the interaction between researchers and practitioners across computational engineering, sciences, and education. The conference will be held in person, with online participation also available. Abstract submission deadline: February 15, 2026. Main topics and themes of ESCO 2026 include (but are not limited to): * Computational electromagnetics and coupled problems * Fluid-structure interaction and multiphase flows * Computational chemistry and quantum physics * Computational civil and structural engineering * Computational biology and bioinformatics * Computational geometry and topology * Mathematics education and outreach * Computational and applied statistics * Petascale and exascale computing * Hydrology and porous media flows * Wave propagation and acoustics * Climate and weather modeling * GPU and cloud computing * Uncertainty quantification * Machine learning and AI * Open-source software The proceedings of ESCO 2026 will appear as a special issue of the Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics (JCAM, Elsevier). Submissions should be prepared in the format of a standard journal paper; they will be peer-reviewed in the journal's usual process. Additional details can be found on the conference website: https://esco2026.fel.zcu.cz/ or by contacting esco(a)fel.zcu.cz<mailto:esco@fel.zcu.cz>. We hope to see you in Pilsen in June 2026! With best regards, Pavel Solin On behalf of the ESCO 2026 Organizing Committee

Feb. 13, 2026

special session on imprecise probabilities at SMPS'2026

by Enrique Miranda

Call for papers Special Session on THEORETICAL AND APPLIED ASPECTS OF IMPRECISE PROBABILITIES to be held at the 12th International Conference on Soft Methods in Probability and Statistics (SMPS 2026) https://conference.unisalento.it/event/14/ Lecce (Italy), September 15-18, 2026 Session topic and goal This session is devoted to Imprecise Probability Theory. This theory involves all the mathematical models that can be used as more flexible tools than usual Probability Theory when the available information is scarce, vague or incomplete. It includes lower previsions, n-monotone capacities, belief functions, possibility measures, or non-additive measures, among others. This special session aims to include papers related to Imprecise Probabilities that either present a significant advance in the foundations or show potential applications in real problems. In addition, papers where the connection between imprecise probability theory and other fields such as fuzzy sets or game theory is emphasized are also welcome. Theoretical topics of interest include (but are not limited to): • (coherent) uncertainty models • non-additive set functions • choice functions • sets of desirable gambles • qualitative reasoning about uncertainty • statistical inference with random sets • limit laws for imprecise probabilities • philosophical foundations • elicitation and inference • robust statistics • decision making • algorithmic issues Applications include (but are not limited to): • data mining • classification and machine learning • risk and reliability analysis • finance • life sciences • system control and design Dates Paper submission deadline: March 1, 2026 Author notification: April 26, 2026 Conference: September 15-18, 2026 Submissions Please select the Track “Theoretical and applied aspects of imprecise probabilities” when submitting your paper in the conference website https://conference.unisalento.it/event/14/abstracts/ . Papers submitted should be between 6 and 8 pages. Required LaTeX style etc., a link to the submission platform, and additional information can be found on the conference homepage https://conference.unisalento.it/event/14/abstracts/ . Elsevier will sponsor SMPS 2026 with a best paper award. Additionally, there will be a special issue related to the conference in the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning. Organizers We would be obliged if you would let us know in case you intend to submit a paper to this session, at your earliest convenience. Any questions or remarks can be addressed to: Raúl Pérez-Fernández (perezfernandez(a)uniovi.es) University of Oviedo (Spain) Enrique Miranda (mirandaenrique(a)uniovi.es) University of Oviedo (Spain)

Feb. 13, 2026

deadline for submitting extended abstracts to a Rough Set conference is March 6

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers related to imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of conferences *********************************************************** 12th International Joint Conference On Rough Sets IJCRS 2025 May 26-29, 2026, Cadiz, Spain Website: https://ijcrs2026.uca.es/ see us also on Instagram: ijc.rs and on Twitter/X: ijc.rs ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Rough Sets were introduced by Zdzislaw Pawlak in the early '80s and developed further as a method of knowledge representation and processing based on uncertain data and incomplete information. Nowadays, Rough Set theory is widely recognized to have great importance in several fields, including artificial intelligence, mathematics, knowledge representation and machine learning, as evidenced by the increasing number of works concerned with its applications and theoretical foundations. The aim of the IJCRS conference is to be the main location for disseminating novel foundational results and practical applications, enabling the discussion of problems and exchange of ideas, as well as bringing together academic and industrial perspectives, centred around rough sets and related disciplines. General Chairs * Chris Cornelis, University of Gante, Belgium * Jesus Medina, University of Cadiz, Spain * Dominik Slezak, University of Warsaw, Poland Programme Chairs * Roberto G. Aragon, University of Cadiz, Spain * Jihong Wan, Guangdong University of Technology, China * Yiyu Yao, University of Regina, Canada Local Organiser Committee Fernando Chacon-Gomez, Celia Cordovilla Sanchez, Carolina Diaz-Montarroso, David Lobo Palacios, Nicolas Madrid Labrador, Samuel Jose Molina Ruiz, and Eloisa Ramirez-Poussa. IMPORTANT DATES Workshops and special session proposals: * Submission deadline: November 7, 2025. * Notification of acceptance: November 21, 2025. Normal contributions (full papers): * Submission deadline: January 31, 2026. * Notification of acceptance: March 3, 2026. Extended abstracts (up to 4 pages): * Submission deadline: March 6, 2026. * Notification of acceptance: March 27, 2026. TOPICS AND SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE Core rough set models and methods Covering/Neighbourhood-based, Decision-theoretic, Dominance-based, Game-theoretic, Variable precision and Partial rough set models; Logic in rough set models; Rough-Bayesian models; Rough clustering; Rough computing; Rough mereology; Rough-set-based feature selection and Rule-based systems. Related methods and hybridization Anomaly detection; Decision support systems; Dempster-Shafer theory; Formal concept analysis; Fuzzy sets; Fuzzy rough sets and rough fuzzy sets; Granular computing; intelligent agent models; interval computations; Nature-inspired computation models; Petri nets; Rough sets in data science, AI and machine learning; Three-way decision and data analysis, Topology and matroids; Approximate reasoning; Uncertainty theory; Cognitive computing; Areas of application Astronomy and atmospheric sciences; Big data analytics; Business intelligence; Bioinformatics; Image processing; Cybernetics and robotics; Financial markets; Interactive computing; Knowledge engineering and representation; Medicine; Retail and E-commerce; Natural Language processing; Risk monitoring; Semantic web; Smartcities; Telecommunications; Transportation and Web mining.

Feb. 4, 2026

deadline for CoProD 2026 has been extended

by Kreinovich, Vladik

Dear Friends, This is FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of workshops *************************************************************** 18th International Workshop on Constraint Programming and Decision Making CoProD'2026 https://www.reliable-computing.org/coprod26.html March 13, 2026, El Paso, Texas, USA (remote participation is possible) CoProD'2026 is the eighteenth edition of CoProD. It will be held on March 13, 2026, right before the Joint NAFIPS International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, Soft Computing and Explainable AI and 10th World Conference on Soft Computing NAFIPS 2026, El Paso, Texas, USA, March 14-16, 2026, https://sites.google.com/view/nafips26/ Constraint programming techniques are important components of intelligent systems. They constitute a declarative and efficient methodology to represent and solve many practical problems. They have been applied successfully to a number of fields, such as scheduling of air traffic, software engineering, networks security, chemistry, and biology. Despite the proved usefulness of these techniques, they are still under-utilized in real-life applications. One reason is the perceived lack of effective communication between constraint programming experts and domain practitioners about constraints, in general, and their use in decision making, in particular. Objectives of CoProD: * To present advances in constraint solving, optimization, and related topics; * To develop a network of researchers interested in constraint techniques, in particular researchers and practitioners that use numeric and symbolic approaches (or a combination of them) to solve constraint and optimization problems; * To address the gap between the great capacity of these techniques and their limited use. CoProD aims at encouraging presentation and discussion of on-going work. In particular, please note that there is room for presentation of ideas, as opposed to results only. It also aims at facilitating networking opportunities as well as cross-fertilization between the approaches used in the different attending communities. Therefore, besides active researchers in decision making and constraint programming techniques, we expect to have a wide attendance and participation of domain scientists -- whose input is highly valued in this workshop. Proceedings / Publication: Submissions should take 2-5 page (a few more pages is OK), if possible, formatted using the Springer edited book format, style file svmult.cls and an example of using this file (not related to CoProD) are attached to the workshop website. Accepted submissions of at least 4 pages will be published by Springer, as part of the proceedings of the NAFIPS 2026 conference. Please send the source file(s) and the resulting pdf file to mceberio [at] utep [dot] edu and vladik [at] utep [dot] edu. A contact author should be specified in the submission email. The deadline for submissions is Fenruary 15, 2026 (Let us know if you need a few more days). Authors of accepted submissions are expected to participate and present their work at the workshop. Participation / Submission: Participation is encouraged from people doing research in the area of decision making as well as from domain scientists. Submissions of ideas are also encouraged. Important dates: February 15, 2026: deadline for submission February 22, 2026: notification of acceptance March 1, 2026: deadline for final versions of accepted submissions March 13, 2026: workshop Organizers: Martine Ceberio, the University of Texas at El Paso, mceberio(a)utep.edu<mailto:mceberio@utep.edu> Vladik Kreinovich, the University of Texas at El Paso, vladik(a)utep.edu<mailto:vladik@utep.edu> The previous editions of CoProD featured invited talks by highly recognized experts (listed in alphabetic order): * Purushotham Bangalore, CIS department, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA * Martin Berz, Michigan State University, USA * Stefano Bistarelli, University of Perugia, Italy * Alessandro Dal Palu, University of Parma, Italy * Rina Dechter, Information and Computer Sciences, University of California Irvine, USA * Scott Ferson, Applied Bioinformatics, New York, USA * Juan Carlos Figueroa, Universidad Distrital de Bogota, Colombia * Milan Hladik, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic * Patty Hough, Sandia National Lab, Livermore, California, USA * Luc Jaulin, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Techniques Avancees (ENSTA) Bretagne, France * Weldon Lodwick, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA * Kyoko Makino, Michigan State University, USA * Francois Modave, Texas Tech Health Center, El Paso, Texas, USA * Tiago Oliveira, National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo, Japan. * Enrico Pontelli, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA * James Raynolds, College of Nanoscale and Engineering, SUNY Albany, USA * Siegfried Rump, Hamburg University of Technology and Waseda University, Japan * Ken Satoh, National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo, Japan * Bart Selman, CS department, Cornell University, USA * Yaroslav D. Sergeyev, Universita della Calabria, Italy * Sergey Shary, Novosibirsk State University, Russia * Young Jun Son, The University of Arizona, Tucson, USA * Xiaobai Sun, Duke University, USA * Alfredo Vaccaro, University of Sannio, Department of Engineering, Benevento, Italy * Leticia Velazquez, The University of Texas at El Paso, USA

Feb. 4, 2026

CfP PEVA Special issue on "Artificial Intelligence for Performance and Reliability Evaluation of Software Systems"

by Laura Carnevali

Dear Colleagues, We invite submissions to the special issue of the Performance Evaluation Journal by Elsevier, on the theme: *"Artificial Intelligence for Performance and Reliability Evaluation of Software Systems" * The deadline for paper submission is May 15th, 2026. Details can be found below and at the following link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/329639/artificial-intelligence-… Kind regards, Laura Carnevali, Pengfei Chen, Evgenia Smirni --------------------- *CALL FOR PAPERS* Nowadays software systems have become deeply pervasive, with a wide variety of applications (e.g., enterprise architectures, web services, artificial intelligence, mobile app) in several domains (e.g., IoT systems, cyber-physical systems, cloud systems, automotive driving systems). By leveraging technological advancements in hardware and communication, software systems have grown in scale, complexity, and inter-dependence, thus introducing new challenges in performance and reliability evaluation. In fact, in distributed and heterogeneous environments, performance and reliability may be affected by many different factors (e.g., software architecture, hardware infrastructure, network communication, runtime environment). Although lots of effort has been contributed to performance and reliability evaluation of software systems, challenges still exist. Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods provide powerful tools to develop descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, being able to learn the system behavior from observed data, detect anomalies at run time, and then trigger proactive remediation. At the same time, notable challenges are introduced as well, e.g., concerned with availability and quality of data, cost of re-training, and interpretability of results. This special issue solicits unpublished works on novel solutions that leverage AI, and in particular ML, to assess and improve performance and reliability of software systems. It is intended for researchers, engineers, and practitioners who study and work on AI/ML methods for software engineering as well as those interested in performance and reliability engineering in general. Works solely focused on improving classification or regression performance of AI/ML models (e.g., in terms of metrics such as accuracy, recall, F1 score) are outside the scope of this special issue. Papers are expected to demonstrate advances to performance and/or reliability evaluation methods. This special issue seeks submissions of full-length original research articles. Short communications and surveys are not in the scope of this special issue. Topics of interest for this special issue include, but are not limited to, the following: *AI/ML for performance evaluation of software systems* * Deep learning for performance anomaly detection * Explainable AI for performance diagnosis and prediction * Forecasting approaches for workload characterization and prediction * Data-driven performance profiling, benchmarking, and testing *AI/ML for reliability evaluation of software systems* * Neuro-symbolic approaches for reliability engineering * LLMs for fault localization and root-cause analysis * Generative AI for fault injection * Clustering techniques for alert grouping and attribution * Time-series analysis for predictive maintenance *Applications in cutting-edge software domains* * Edge-to-cloud computing systems * Microservices architectures * Cyber-physical systems and real-time systems * Software-defined networks * LLM systems * * *MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION INFORMATION* General information for submitting papers to PEVA can be found at Guide for Authors - Performance Evaluation <https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/performance-evaluation/publish/guide-…>. Authors should submit their manuscripts to the Performance Evaluation Editorial System (EM) at Submission site for Performance Evaluation <https://www.editorialmanager.com/peva/default2.aspx>, and *select "VSI:AI for PRE of SW" when they reach the “Article Type” step in the submission process.* *EXPECTED TIMELINE* * Manuscript submission deadline: May 15th, 2026 * First review round completed: September 15th, 2026 * Revised manuscripts due: December 15th, 2026 * Final notification: February 15th, 2027 * Publication: June 1st, 2027

Feb. 2, 2026

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

IPMU 2026: updated deadline- January 30, 2026

by Enrique Miranda

******** 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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The IPMU conference is organized every two years with the aim of bringing together scientists working on information processing and the management of the many aspects of uncertainty. It also serves as an ideal forum for the exchange of ideas between theoreticians and practitioners in these and related areas. The 2026 edition of IPMU will take place at the Faculty of Economics of Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, in the nearby of the University city of Rome and the main train stations (Termini and Tiburtina). It celebrates the 40th anniversary from the first edition of the conference that took place in Paris, France. The choice of Rome for this special occasion is not a case since Rome and Paris are exclusively and reciprocally twinned, starting from April 1956. Sapienza University of Rome is one of the oldest universities of the world, being it funded in 1303 by Pope Boniface VIII, and is the largest university in Europe. Due to its strategic position, the Faculty of Economics allows to easily reach the plethora of monuments, historic hot-spots and wonderful sightseeing places that awarded to Rome the name of the Eternal city. Get ready for discussing cutting-hedge research on methods for the management of uncertainty and aggregation in one of the most beautiful cities of the world. On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 21st IPMU Conference, we invite researchers to submit original research contributions (theoretical, methodological, applications) on a specific topic within the scope of the conference which includes (but is not limited to) the following topics: Theory, Methods and Tools: Measures of Information and Uncertainty Bayesian and Probabilistic Methods Evidence, Possibility and Utility Theories Imprecise Probabilities Fuzzy, Rough, Intuitionistic, etc, Sets and operators Fuzzy Logic and other non-classical Logics Multiple Criteria Decision Methods Aggregation Methods Knowledge Acquisition, Representation and Reasoning Graphical Models Machine Learning Evolutionary Computation Neural Networks Data Analysis and Data Science. Application Fields: Big Data Smart Cities Image Processing Intelligent Systems and Information Processing, Logistics, Transportation and Routing Information Retrieval and Fusion Agents E-Health, Medicine and Bioinformatics Finance Fuzzy Optimization SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Regular Papers The proceedings of IPMU 2026 regular papers will be published by Springer in the series Communications in Computer and Information Science (https://link.springer.com/series/7899) indexed in DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, Scopus. CCIS volumes are also submitted for the inclusion in ISI Proceedings. * Deadline for regular paper submission: 30 January 2026. **updated** * Authors should consult Springer’s authors’ instructions and use the proceedings template, either for LaTeX or for Word, for the preparation of their papers. The LaTeX templates are also available in Overleaf. Springer encourages authors to include their ORCIDs in their papers. * The length of a submission is 12-14 pages in the LNCS/CCIS one-column page format. The paper must be written in English and submitted in PDF via the EasyChair system, at the following link: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ipmu2026 * In EasyChair authors can choose one of the proposed special sessions or the general track of IPMU 2026. * In EasyChair authors should point out if one of the authors is an early career researcher (no more than 4 years from the Ph.D. defense) to be considered for best early career researcher awards. * All figures are printed in black and white, unless a special arrangement has been made for colored figures. Colored figures remain in color in the online version. Please make sure that any colored figures are equally comprehensible in black and white. Figures and Tables should be cross referred in the text. * Authors interested in publishing their paper Open Access should consult Springer's page. * One full registration will allow acceptance of one regular paper. Each additional accepted paper associated with the same registration will be subject to an additional fee. Short Papers IPMU will also accept short papers of 2-6 pages. Accepted short papers will not be published by Springer. A separate volume, with its own DOI, containing the accepted works, will be published in open access. Authors may opt to not include their work in this volume. * Deadline for short paper submission: 30 January 2026. **updated** * Short papers should be prepared using the LaTeX template used for regular papers that are available on Overleaf. * Short papers must be written in English and submitted in PDF via the EasyChair system, at the following link: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ipmu2026 * Short papers can be submitted to one of the proposed special sessions or the general track of IPMU2026. * In EasyChair authors should take care to select the checkbox marking the submission as a short paper. * Short papers will be included in the regular conference program and Book of Abstracts and will be presented orally. * One full registration will allow acceptance of one short paper. Each additional accepted paper associated with the same registration will be subject to an additional fee. GRANTS AND AWARDS A number of student grants provided by EUSFLAT will be provided to support student participation at the conference. In addition, there shall be a number of awards for the best paper and best student paper at the conference. Information about these grants shall provided at the conference website in due course. IMPORTANT DATES Paper submission deadline: January 30, 2026 Notification of acceptance: February 28, 2026 Camera-ready versions: March 15, 2026 Conference: June 15-19, 2026 Contact: ipmu2026(a)sbai.uniroma1.it General Chair Barbara Vantaggi (Italy) Program Chairs Giulianella Coletti (Italy) Thierry Denoeux (France) Anne Laurent (France) Davide Petturiti (Italy) Publication Chair Enrique Miranda (Spain) Special Session Chair: Jesús Medina (Spain) Social Media Chairs Andrea Cinfrignini (Italy) Silvia Lorenzini (Italy) Executive Directors Bernadette Bouchon-Meunier (France) Ronald R. Yager (USA)

Dec. 30, 2025

Re: [IUKM 2026] Call for Papers

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, imprecise probabilities are one of the highlighted topics -----Original Message----- From: Van Nam Huynh <huynh(a)jaist.ac.jp> Dear Colleagues and Friends, [Apologies for cross-posting. Your help in circulating this call for papers to potentially interested parties is highly appreciated.] ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— CALL FOR PAPERS --------------------------------------------------- IUKM 2026: The 12th International Symposium on INTEGRATED UNCERTAINTY in KNOWLEDGE MODELLING and DECISION MAKING 14 - 17 September 2026, Quy Nhon City, Vietnam Conference website: https://www.jaist.ac.jp/IUKM/IUKM2026/ Submission link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IUKM2026 Submission deadline: 15 March, 2026 --------------------------------------------------- IUKM 2026 marks the 12th edition of the International Symposium on Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making (IUKM). The symposium cordially invites proposals for special sessions and workshops. Relevant topics for IUKM 2026 include, but are not limited to, the following: --------------------------------------------------- Theory and Methodology: --------------------------------------------------- Uncertainty formalisms: Bayesian probability, Dempster-Shafer theory, imprecise probability, random sets, rough sets, fuzzy sets and interval methods Modelling uncertainty and inconsistency in big data Learning and reasoning with uncertainty Logics for reasoning under uncertainty Machine learning and deep learning Information fusion and knowledge integration in uncertain environments Decision making under various types of uncertainty Aggregation operators for decision making Copulas for dependence modelling Granular and soft computing Computational intelligence --------------------------------------------------- Application: --------------------------------------------------- Data mining and knowledge discovery Multi-agent reinforcement learning Ontology engineering and Semantic Web Privacy preserving data analysis Intelligent data analysis and modelling Agents and argumentation Natural language processing Medical informatics and bioinformatics Ranking and recommendation systems Big data and cloud computing Social network analysis and mining Sensor fusion System identification and modelling Diagnosis and reliability Decision support systems Kansei/affective engineering Service computing Engineering management Supply chain management Environmental management Economics and econometrics Statistics and Applications --------------------------------------------------- Paper Submission and Publication: The authors are invited to submit their full papers by 15 March, 2026. The submissions will be peer-reviewed for originality and scientific quality. As done in previous editions, the proceedings of IUKM 2026 will be published by Springer-Verlag in the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence series, and be available at the Symposium. ----------------------------------------------------

Dec. 26, 2025

Recent book: "Arbitrage and Rational Decisions"

by Bob Nau

Dear SIPTA colleagues, I’d like to spread a few words about the recent publication of my book “Arbitrage and Rational Decisions”. Publisher links, supporting materials, and a free draft copy of the entire book can be found at this web site: https://people.duke.edu/~rnau/book/Arbitrage_and_Rational_Decisions.htm It was in progress for many years, dating back to the dawn of SIPTA, but the issues that it considers are foundational and still timely. It presents a unified view of the foundations of rational choice theory: subjective probability and expected utility theory, state-preference theory, non-expected utility theory, noncooperative game theory, asset pricing theory, and social aggregation. The unifying theme is the principle of no-arbitrage, i.e., avoidance of sure loss at the hands of other actors in your scene. In the context of subjective probability this is de Finetti’s concept of coherence, but it applies across the whole spectrum and leads to representation theorems that have a common structure in which a hyperplane (or many thereof) separates the convex set of arbitrage opportunities from the convex set of acceptable bets or trades, and the coordinates of the normal vector(s) are the observable parameters of the decision maker’s mind. Imprecision in probabilities, utilities, state prices, and noncooperative equilibria is a natural state of affairs within this framework. A running theme is that it makes a great deal of difference whether money is available as a medium of exchange and betting and (less well appreciated) as a language for constructing common knowledge of beliefs and tastes and reciprocal stakes in events in numerical terms. De Finetti had the right idea in using monetary bets as a measuring device. Nonlinear and/or state-dependent utility for money and/or non-expected-utility preferences are not problematic. They merely change the visible units of analysis from personal probabilities to risk-neutral probabilities, as in asset pricing theory. Probabilities do not need to be uniquely separated from utilities. When the setting is a noncooperative game, this method of analysis leads (via a slight twist on de Finetti’s theorem) to the result that Aumann’s correlated equilibrium, not Nash equilibrium, is the fundamental solution concept, which is illustrated on the book’s cover. The generic solution of a game is imprecise: a convex set of correlated equilibrium distributions. I hope that you may find some of these perspectives to be of interest. Cheers and best wishes, --Bob --------------------------------------------------- Robert Nau Fuqua School of Business Duke University https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/faculty/robert-nau ---------------------------------------------------

Dec. 19, 2025

Reminder: seminar at 3 CET (https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/83428448483)

by sdesterc

Dear Siptians, This is a small reminder that our next seminar will take place in one hour. Info at https://sipta.org/events/sipta-seminars/ See you there! Sébastien -- ==================================== Sebastien Destercke, Ph. D. CNRS researcher in computer science. Université de Technologie de Compiegne U.M.R. C.N.R.S. 7253 Heudiasyc Avenue de Landshut F-60205 Compiegne Cedex FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)3 44 23 79 85 Fax: +33 (0)3 44 23 44 77 ====================================

Dec. 18, 2025

1st Call for Papers of QEST+FORMAT 2026

by Marco Paolieri

======================================= 1st Call for Papers of QEST+FORMAT 2026 September 2-4, 2026, Liverpool, UK https://www.qest-formats.org/ https://confest-2026.github.io/ ======================================= Tentative 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 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.

Dec. 12, 2025

SIPTA next seminar: Jasper de Bock on the 18th December (3pm Paris time), on robust classification

by sdesterc

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 18th of December (Thursday). The zoom link for this seminar is https://utc-fr.zoom.us/j/83428448483 For this new seminar, we are very happy to have Jasper de Bock as our speaker. Jasper de Bock is Associate Professor at the Foundations Lab for imprecise probabilities (FLip) of Ghent University. Jasper de Bock is an internationally recognised expert of imprecise probabilistic approaches, with many foundational works touching topics as varied as stochastic process, the nature of imprecision, inference within graphical models with various independence notions, axiomatic of choice functions and sets of sets of desirable things. He has also led the SIPTA community for many years as a president of the society for 6 consecutive years. So be sure to be there to listen to his latest interest! On the 18th of December, at 15:00 CET:paris time (up to 17:00 CET, with a talk duration of 45min/1h), he will talk about "Robustness Quantification: using imprecise probabilities to assess the reliability of probabilistic classifiers”. 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 18th of December 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=kkeqcNwB94k See you at the seminar! Sébastien and Enrique

Dec. 11, 2025