Connectionists: Advanced Visual Interfaces / AVI 2026 / 1st Call for Contributions

[Fabio Pittarello]

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                     8-12 June 2026
                      Venice, Italy

                http://unive.it/avi2026

In-Cooperation with ACM SIGCHI and SIGWEB
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IMPORTANT DATES

Workshop proposals:
* Submission: December 14, 2025
* Notification: December 21, 2025

Long and Short papers:
* Abstract submission: January 18, 2026
* Paper submission: January 25, 2026

Interactive Experiences, Demo and Poster papers:
* March 9, 2026

Doctoral Consortium papers:
* March 29, 2026

Tutorial proposals:
* March 29, 2026

(all deadlines are 23:59, AoE)

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18th International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI) 2026
Interactive Creativity: Agencies, Interfaces, and Ethics

Since its first edition in 1992, AVI has become an influential space for
encounters among scholars and practitioners interested in interfaces,
interactions, and experiences. Rooted in pioneering research on visual
interfaces characterized by a distinctive attention to the human factor,
the conference has evolved across the different waves of Human-Computer
Interaction (HCI). It has addressed the pragmatic and hedonic needs of
heterogeneous groups of users up to the current challenge of
self-actualization. Creativity is a core behavior that leads to the
realization of a person’s full potential, and the explosion of generative
AI presents both opportunities and challenges to human creativity. They
address fundamental issues related to agencies, interfaces, and ethics.

AVI 2026 will take place in San Servolo, a small island in Venice. This
delicate and fragile ecosystem provides the ideal venue for reflecting,
reframing, and speculating about creative solutions to more sustainable,
inclusive and rewarding technological futures. AVI is an International
Conference considering the nationality of participants, authors, and
organizing committees. However, it has always taken place in Italy, thus
complementing a strong and diverse research program with carefully selected
cultural and social activities alongside a distinct sense of hospitality
and conviviality.

The conference is held under the patronage of the Free University of
Bozen-Bolzano and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy.

We look forward to your participation in AVI 2026!

Antonella De Angeli, AVI 2026 General Co-Chair
Albrecht Schmidt, AVI 2026 General Co-Chair

Rosella Gennari, AVI 2026 Program Co-Chair
Fabio Pittarello, AVI 2026 Program Co-Chair


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MAIN THEMES AND TOPICS
Themes and topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the
following:

/ Theme: Interaction Paradigms and Modalities /
Brain-Computer Interaction
Embodied and Tangible Interaction
Material-Centric Interaction
Information Visualization
Screen-based Interaction
Interfaces for Sound and Music
Multi-sensory Interaction
Multimodal Interaction

/ Theme: Interaction Spaces /
Augmented Reality
Cross Reality
Virtual Reality
Interaction between Black-Boxes
Dynamic Physical Environments
Natural Environments
Urban Places

/ Theme: Human-System Interaction /
Adaptive and Context-Aware Interfaces
Affective Interfaces
Human-Robot Interaction
Intelligent Interfaces
Interfaces and Recommender Systems

/ Theme: Ecosystems of People, Groups and Societies /
Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
Learning Ecosystems
Game and Play Ecosystems
Social Interaction and Cooperation Systems

/ Theme: Values and Moral Principles /
Beyond Human Interaction
Critical Computing
Critical Data Science
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Responsible Design

/ Theme: Applications /
Cultural Heritage and Digital Humanities
End User Development
AI and Creativity
Human Factors in Security Systems
Health, Well-being, and Self-Actualization
Training and Learning Systems
Industry 5.0


LONG AND SHORT RESEARCH PAPERS

We invite submissions of high-quality original research papers that explore
the intersections of Advanced Visual Interfaces and Human-Computer
Interaction in general.
We are particularly interested in work addressing Artificial Creativity
from multiple critical perspectives, including agency, politics, and
ethics, in relation to the themes and topics of AVI 2026.
Both long and short submissions must describe original, unpublished
research. All papers will undergo rigorous peer review by a distinguished
international panel of experts.
Long and short papers must be fully anonymized for the review process,
removing information (such as authorship, acknowledgments, name of an
application, software, or project) that can suggest the authors' identity.
Citation to authors' previous work should not be anonymous and should be in
third person in the text, e.g., "As described by [10]" and not "As
described in our previous work [10]".

Specific information concerning the submission (e.g., submission format)
will be made available on the AVI website in due time.


INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES AND DEMO PAPERS

The interactive experiences and demo track is intended to provide a forum
to showcase interactive installations, innovative implementations, systems,
and technologies demonstrating new ideas about Artificial Creativity, in
relation to AVI themes and topics, and reaching out to novel communities,
e.g., artists.

Specific information concerning the submission (e.g., submission format)
will be made available on the AVI website in due time.


POSTER PAPERS

The AVI 2026 Poster Track is dedicated to showcasing work-in-progress that
pushes the boundaries of Advanced Visual Interfaces and Human-Computer
Interaction.
We especially welcome posters that explore Artificial Creativity through a
critical lens, addressing its complex dimensions of agency, politics, and
ethics.
This track offers a valuable opportunity to obtain precious feedback from
peers and experts in an engaging, informal setting. Submissions must
describe original (though not yet fully completed) research.

Specific information concerning the submission (e.g., submission format)
will be made available on the AVI website in due time.


WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

We invite proposals for workshops that will facilitate the exchange of new
ideas in all areas related to Advanced Visual Interfaces and Human-Computer
Interaction. We invite organizers to propose either half-day or one-day
long workshops held between June 8 and 12, 2026, at the AVI2026 venue.

Workshop proposals must be submitted using the following form:
https://forms.gle/v7gEKFchxAGzMJtj8


DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM

The goal of the Doctoral Consortium is to provide a setting for PhD
students to present their work and receive feedback on their doctoral
research plan and progress. Students will be offered the opportunity to
articulate and discuss their problem statement, goals, methods, and
results.
The Doctoral Consortium also aims at providing students with guidance on
various aspects of their research from established researchers and other
students participating in the sessions.
Finally, the Doctoral Consortium seeks to motivate students in the
development of their scientific curiosity and facilitate their networking
within the research community.

Specific information concerning the submission (e.g., submission format)
will be made available on the AVI website in due time.

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AVI 2026 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE


General Chairs
Antonella De Angeli, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (
antonella.deangeli at unibz.it)
Albrecht Schmidt, Ludwig-Maximilians Munich University, Germany (
albrecht.schmidt at um.ifi.lmu.de)

Program Chairs
Rosella Gennari, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (
gennari at inf.unibz.it)
Fabio Pittarello, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (pitt at unive.it)

Long Papers Chairs
Paloma Diaz, Carlos III University, Madrid, Spain (pdp at inf.uc3m.es)
Alessandra Melonio, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (
alessandra.melonio at unive.it)

Short Papers Chairs
Luigi De Russis, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (luigi.derussis at polito.it)
María Menéndez Blanco, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (
Maria.MenendezBlanco at unibz.it)

Proceedings Chairs
Niccolò Pretto, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (
niccolo.pretto at unibz.it)
Nadine Wagener, OFFIS, Oldenburg, Germany (nadine.wagener at offis.de)

Workshops Chairs
Daniela Fogli, Università di Brescia, Italy (daniela.fogli at unibs.it)
Kyle Montague, Northumbria University, UK (kyle.montague at northumbria.ac.uk)

Interactive Experiences and Demos Chairs
Stefania De Vincentis, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (
stefania.devincentis at unive.it)
Florian Michahelles, TU Wien, Austria (florian.michahelles at tuwien.ac.at)
Sebastiano Vascon, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (
sebastiano.vascon at unive.it)

Posters Chairs
Alba Bisante, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (bisante at di.uniroma1.it)
Tanja Doering, TU Berlin, Germany (tanja.doering at mms.tu-berlin.de)

Doctoral Consortium Chairs
Rosa Lanzilotti, University of Bari, Italy (rosa.lanzilotti at uniba.it)
Monica Divitini, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway (
divitini at ntnu.no)

Industry Chairs
Fabio Morreale, Sony, Spain (Fabio.Morreale at sony.com)
Emanuele Pucci, Politecnico di Milano (emanuele.pucci at polimi.it)

Accessibility and Inclusion Chairs
Marco Mores, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (
marco.mores at student.unibz.it)
Teresa Scantamburlo, University of Trieste, Italy (
teresa.scantamburlo at units.it)

Web Chair
Tommaso Pellegrini, Ca’ Foscari, University of Venice, Italy (
tommaso.pellegrini at unive.it)

Publicity & Social Networks Chairs
Andrea Rezzani, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (
andrea.rezzani at student.unibz.it)
Mehdi Rizvi, University of East Anglia, UK (mehdi.rizvi at uea.ac.uk)

Student Volunteers Chairs
Daniel Bermudez, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (
JulioDaniel.BermudezChinea at student.unibz.it)
Bilal Khan, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
(MuhammadBilal.Khan at student.unibz.it)

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AVI STEERING COMMITTEE

Paolo Bottoni,
Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Cristina Conati
University of British Columbia, Canada

Emanuele Panizzi,
Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Ilaria Torre
University of Genoa, Italy

Genny Tortora
University of Salerno, Italy

Giuliana Vitiello
University of Salerno, Italy

Gualtiero Volpe
University of Genoa, Italy

Marco Winckler
Université Côte d'Azur, France

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Fabio Pittarello
Università Ca' Foscari Venezia - DAIS
Via Torino 155
30172 Mestre - Venezia
Tel +39 041 2348435 <+39%20041%202348435>
E-mail pitt at unive.it <pitt at dsi.unive.it>
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