48th DAGM German Conference on Pattern Recognition Call for Papers

We are excited to announce that the 
48th DAGM German Conference on Pattern Recognition (GCPR 2026) 
will take place from 
September 22 to September 25, 2026, in 
Siegen, Germany.

Accepted papers will be published in the Lecture Notes in Computer
Science (LNCS) by Springer. The best papers will also be invited to
contribute to a special issue of the International Journal of Computer
Vision (IJCV).

We are excited to share our Special and Additional Tracks:

Special Tracks

GCPR 2026 will feature several Special Tracks, each chaired and
reviewed by domain experts, ensuring high-quality and relevant
contributions:

  1.  Pattern Recognition in the Life and Natural Sciences: Focused on
  methods tailored to data-driven analysis and process understanding
  in these domains.

  2.  Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing: Encompassing state-of-the-art
  techniques and complex applications within photogrammetry and remote
  sensing.

  3.  Computer Vision Systems and Applications: Highlighting
  successful industrial applications of computer vision and machine
  learning with measurable performance indicators.

Additional Tracks

  * DAGM Young Researchers' Forum: Master's students are invited to
  submit their thesis as a paper, providing an opportunity to promote
  their work, connect with prospective employers or Ph.D. supervisors,
  and compete for the Best Master's Thesis Award.

  * Fast Track: For submissions based on previously rejected
  peer-reviewed conference or journal papers.
  
  * Nectar Track: Present your previously published research from
  major international conferences or journals, providing additional
  exposure and networking opportunities.

  * Extended Abstract Track (New!): Non-archival track for extended
  abstracts (4-pages), your chance to present recent/ongoing research
  as a poster.

Important Dates:
Proceedings Tracks:
- Regular Paper Submission Deadline: May 21, 2026
- Fast Review Track Paper Submission Deadline: July 7, 2026
Non-Proceedings Tracks:
- Extended Abstract Track Submission Deadline: July 7, 2026
- Nectar Track Submission Deadline: August 04, 2026

For detailed submission guidelines and important deadlines, please
visit the official GCPR 2026 Call for Papers page:
https://www.gcpr-vmv.de/year/2026/gcpr/call-for-papers

We look forward to receiving your contributions and to welcoming you
to Siegen for an engaging and enriching GCPR 2026!

Best Regards,
GCPR 2026 Organizing Committee