Connectionists: ANNPR 2026 (12th IAPR TC3 Workshop on Artificial Neural Networks in Pattern Recognition), Milan, Italy: CFP

[Edmondo Trentin]

====================== CALL FOR PAPERS ======================
ANNPR 2026
12th IAPR TC3 Workshop on Artificial Neural Networks in Pattern
Recognition Dates: October 7–9, 2026
Location: University of Milan – La Statale, Milan (Italy)
Format: In person
Website: annpr2026.unimi.it

Call for Papers
ANNPR 2026 invites original contributions in the areas of artificial
neural networks and machine learning for pattern recognition. Proceedings
will be published in the Springer LNAI (Lecture Notes in Artificial
Intelligence) series.
Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality papers addressing
methodological advances and practical applications. See
https://annpr2026.unimi.it/call-for-papers/

Paper Submission
    • Accepted papers will be published in the Springer LNAI proceedings.
• Manuscripts must follow the official Springer LNAI format. Author
guidelines and LaTeX templates are available at:
http://www.springer.com/it/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines
    • Maximum length: 12 pages (including references).
    • Submission implies that at least one author will register early and
present the paper if accepted.
    • Papers will be submitted via OpenReview:
https://openreview.net/group?id=iapr.org/TC3/2026/Workshop/ANNPR&referrer=%5BHomepage%5D(%2F)#tab-your-consoles

Call for Special Sessions
ANNPR 2026 welcomes proposals for Special Sessions (Research Track)
focusing on emerging and timely topics aligned with the workshop themes.
Deadline for Proposal Submission: 1st April 2026
Each proposal should include:
    • Title and topic description
    • Name and affiliation of the session chair(s)
    • Rationale and relevance to ANNPR
    • List of potential contributors
Proposals should be sent to: annpr26 at gmail.com

Important Dates
    • Special Session Proposals: April 1, 2026
    • Paper Submission Deadline: May 14, 2026
    • Paper Acceptance Notification: June 29, 2026
    • Camera-Ready Papers & Copyright Forms: July 13, 2026
    • Conference Dates: 7-9 October 2026

ANNPR 2026 promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes
participation from researchers worldwide.
For additional information, please visit:
annpr2026.unimi.it
Organizing Committee
    • Giovanna Maria Dimitri (University of Milan)
    • Sinem Aslan (University of Milan)
    • Edmondo Trentin (University of Siena)
    • Mirco Ravanelli (Concordia University)
    • Cem Subakan (Laval University)
    • Stefano Montanelli (University of Milan)

Contact:
Email: annpr2026 at gmail.com
Web: annpr2026.unimi.it


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