18th International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces Call for Papers
18th International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI) 2026
Interactive Creativity: Agencies, Interfaces, and Ethics
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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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DESCRIPTION
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. 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 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 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 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@unibz.it)
Albrecht Schmidt, Ludwig-Maximilians Munich University, Germany
(albrecht.schmidt@um.ifi.lmu.de)
Program Chairs
Rosella Gennari, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (gennari@inf.unibz.it)
Fabio Pittarello, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy (pitt@unive.it)
Long Papers Chairs
Paloma Diaz, Carlos III University, Madrid, Spain (pdp@inf.uc3m.es)
Alessandra Melonio, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy
(alessandra.melonio@unive.it)
Short Papers Chairs
Luigi De Russis, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (luigi.derussis@polito.it)
María Menéndez Blanco, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
(Maria.MenendezBlanco@unibz.it)
Proceedings Chairs
Niccolò Pretto, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
(niccolo.pretto@unibz.it)
Workshops Chairs
Daniela Fogli, Università di Brescia, Italy (daniela.fogli@unibs.it)
Kyle Montague, Northumbria University, UK (kyle.montague@northumbria.ac.uk)
Interactive Experiences and Demos Chairs
Stefania De Vincentis, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
(stefania.devincentis@unive.it)
Florian Michahelles, TU Wien, Austria (florian.michahelles@tuwien.ac.at)
Sebastiano Vascon, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
(sebastiano.vascon@unive.it)
Posters Chairs
Alba Bisante, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (bisante@di.uniroma1.it)
Tanja Doering, TU Berlin, Germany (tanja.doering@mms.tu-berlin.de)
Doctoral Consortium Chairs
Rosa Lanzilotti, University of Bari, Italy (rosa.lanzilotti@uniba.it)
Monica Divitini, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
(divitini@ntnu.no)
Industry Chairs
Fabio Morreale, Sony, Spain (Fabio.Morreale@sony.com)
Emanuele Pucci, Politecnico di Milano (??emanuele.pucci@polimi.it)
Accessibility and Inclusion Chairs
Marco Mores, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
(marco.mores@student.unibz.it)
Teresa Scantamburlo, University of Trieste, Italy (teresa.scantamburlo@units.it)
Web Chair
Tommaso Pellegrini, Ca’ Foscari, University of Venice, Italy
(tommaso.pellegrini@unive.it)
Publicity & Social Networks Chairs
Andrea Rezzani, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
(andrea.rezzani@student.unibz.it)
Mehdi Rizvi, University of East Anglia, UK (mehdi.rizvi@uea.ac.uk)
Student Volunteers Chairs
Daniel Bermudez, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
(JulioDaniel.BermudezChinea@student.unibz.it)
Bilal Khan, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
(MuhammadBilal.Khan@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