VINCI

h2-logo Call for Papers

VINCI '26 includes tracks of Technical Papers, Art Papers, Art and Media Galleries, and a Cultural Computing Special Track. We solicit original, unpublished research papers that focus on all aspects of visual information communication and interaction, either via images, computer graphics, animations, virtual reality, web, artistic projects, or other visual media. Research papers should address cognitive and design aspects, underlying theories, taxonomies, implementation work, tool support, and case studies. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

Topics for Technical Papers:

  • Visual communication metaphors
  • Cognitive aspects of visual information comprehension
  • Empirical studies of novel visual metaphors
  • Visualization on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other fields
  • Aesthetics in visual communication and computational aesthetics
  • Influence of visual arts and design to visual communication
  • Information visualization and visual analytics
  • Visual approaches to knowledge discovery
  • Visual interaction through multimodality
  • Visualization on mobile devices
  • Graph drawing and network visualization
  • Visual modeling languages
  • Visual programming languages
  • Graphical user interface design
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Explainable AI
  • Applications in SoftVis, BioVis, GeoVis, etc.

Topics for Art Papers & Art and Media Galleries (For detailed topics, please visit this page):

  • Generative Art & Design
  • Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC)
  • Metaverse applications from domains include, but are not limited to Education, Health and Medicine, Fitness, and Sport.
  • Digital-twin applications from domains include, but are not limited to IoT management, Property management, and Smart Manufacturing.
  • Creative Visualization
  • Critical Visualization
  • Visualization for Culture/Cultural Heritage
  • Tangible Visualization
  • Data Sculpturing
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Data Art & Design
  • Information Aesthetics
  • Interactive Graphics & Design
  • Real-time Simulation
  • Creative Applications of Scientific Illustration
  • Video Art
  • AI Video/Film
  • Digital Human applications from domains including, but not limited to, Education, Culture, Cultural Heritage, Sport, etc.

Topics for the Cultural Computing Special Track:

  • Information visualization and visual analytics for cultural data
  • Cognitive and perceptual studies in cultural visualization
  • Visualization for cultural heritage preservation
  • Visual storytelling and representation of cultural narratives
  • Immersive technologies (AR/VR/MR) for cultural engagement
  • Interactive visual interfaces for exploring cultural content
  • Generative AI technologies in art, design, video, and film for cultural expression
  • Virtual reconstruction and simulation of cultural and heritage sites
  • Interactive techniques for documenting and archiving cultural artifacts and practices
  • Interactive education technologies for cultural learning and transmission
  • Cross-cultural communication and visual interaction tools
  • Community engagement via visual information systems for culture

All submissions will be strictly peer-reviewed by at least three members of our international program committee.

h2-logo Publications

A number of selected high-quality peer-reviewed papers will be recommended for extended publication in special issues of our partner journals, including Visual Informatics (JCR Q1, ESCI, Scopus). More details will be made available soon.

h2-logo Tracks

Technical Papers:

A technical paper describes a new algorithm, technique, system, or theory that has not previously appeared in the literature. The description provided in the paper should be complete enough that a competent/qualified graduate student in visual information communication could implement or apply the work and should provide a formal/informal evaluation and discussion regarding its strengths and weaknesses.

The technical papers call is open-theme, and this year, we have three types in the Technical Papers: full papers, short papers and posters.

The page limits are strict so please ensure that you meet the requirements:

  • Full Papers: max. 8 pages (incl. references!)
  • Short Papers: max. 4 pages + 1 extra page which contains ONLY references
  • Posters: max. 2 pages (incl. references!)

Art Papers:

This track serves as a link between arts, design, technology, and science by offering creative views and artistic applications. We are especially interested in the submissions that demonstrate tangible and artistic ways of visual information communication and address information aesthetics. The topics range from experimental and interdisciplinary case studies and methodologies, novel and critical interfaces for VINCI topics to critical analysis of theory and reference works in the field.

The art papers call is open-theme, and this year, we have three types in the Art Papers: full papers, short papers and posters.

The page limits are strict so please ensure that you meet the requirements:

  • Full Papers: max. 8 pages (incl. references!)
  • Short Papers: max. 4 pages + 1 extra page which contains ONLY references
  • Posters: max. 2 pages (incl. references!)

Art and Media Galleries:

The VINCI Art and Media Galleries celebrates artistic creations demonstrating conceptual and technological innovation related to visual information communication and interaction. We accept project topics, including data art, generative art and design, interactive graphics, real-time simulation, scientific illustration, creative and critical visualization, and more. The art and media galleries call is open-theme. This year, we have two types in the Art and Media Galleries: Media Demos and Artworks.

  • Media Demos: It seeks submissions from media creators, producers, researchers, developers, startups, universities, institutes, companies, and others who can demonstrate novel experiences, productions, and applications (e.g., Metaverse, Digital Twin, Digital Human, AI Video, etc.).
  • Artworks: It welcomes all forms and formats, exploring new artistic expression, creativity, and creation possibilities in any 2-dimensional form suitable for display on a digital screen or canvas. We also encourage submissions of innovative AIGC artworks.

Submissions for both types should include up to 2 pages of poster/description/artist's statement. Works should have been completed within the last 5 years (in or after 2021) and be ready for installation. While we don't restrict previously exhibited work, accompanying materials should not have been published or accepted for publication elsewhere.

Cultural Computing Special Track:

VINCI introduces a new Cultural Computing Special Track this year to explore and advance the intersection of visual information communication and culture. This special track invites contributions that demonstrate how visual and computational techniques, tools, and systems can be applied to understand, analyze, represent, and interact with cultural phenomena, encompassing both tangible and intangible aspects. Technical papers, artistic works, and interactive systems or prototypes that contribute to the field of cultural computing through innovative visual communication and interaction are welcomed.

We have three paper types in the special track: full papers, short papers, and posters.

The page limits are strict so please ensure that you meet the requirements:

  • Full Papers: max. 8 pages (incl. references!)
  • Short Papers: max. 4 pages + 1 extra page which contains ONLY references
  • Posters: max. 2 pages (incl. references!)

h2-logo Submission Guidelines

Please submit your manuscript via the Microsoft CMT system at: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/VINCI2026/.

All submissions must be written in English and formatted according to the ACM Proceedings Template (using sigconf format/template double-column style). The review process will be anonymous - please remove all identifying author information in your manuscript.

h2-logo Important Dates

All deadlines are Anywhere on Earth (AoE, UTC-12) at 23:59. For reference, this corresponds to:
• 11:59 (UTC) the following day
• 07:59 (New York, EDT) the following day
• 13:59 (Paris/Berlin, CEST) the following day
• 19:59 (Beijing/Hangzhou, CST) the following day

Paper Submission Deadline: June 12th, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: July 24th, 2026

Paper Submission of the Revised Version: August 4th, 2026

Final Notification: August 11st, 2026