[iva] AVI 2026: Advanced Visual Interfaces - Call for Contributions

[Gennari Rosella]

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 at unibz.it<mailto:antonella.deangeli at unibz.it>)

Albrecht Schmidt, Ludwig-Maximilians Munich University, Germany (albrecht.schmidt at um.ifi.lmu.de<mailto:albrecht.schmidt at um.ifi.lmu.de>)


Program Chairs

Rosella Gennari, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (gennari at inf.unibz.it<mailto:gennari at inf.unibz.it>)

Fabio Pittarello, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (pitt at unive.it<mailto:pitt at unive.it>)



Long Papers Chairs

Paloma Diaz, Carlos III University, Madrid, Spain (pdp at inf.uc3m.es<mailto:pdp at inf.uc3m.es>)

Alessandra Melonio, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (alessandra.melonio at unive.it<mailto:alessandra.melonio at unive.it>)



Short Papers Chairs

Luigi De Russis, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (luigi.derussis at polito.it<mailto:luigi.derussis at polito.it>)

María Menéndez Blanco, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (Maria.MenendezBlanco at unibz.it<mailto:Maria.MenendezBlanco at unibz.it>)


Proceedings Chairs

Niccolò Pretto, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (niccolo.pretto at unibz.it<mailto:niccolo.pretto at unibz.it>)



Workshops Chairs

Daniela Fogli, Università di Brescia, Italy (daniela.fogli at unibs.it<mailto:daniela.fogli at unibs.it>)

Kyle Montague, Northumbria University, UK (kyle.montague at northumbria.ac.uk<mailto: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<mailto:stefania.devincentis at unive.it>)

Florian Michahelles, TU Wien, Austria (florian.michahelles at tuwien.ac.at<mailto:florian.michahelles at tuwien.ac.at>)

Sebastiano Vascon, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy (sebastiano.vascon at unive.it<mailto:sebastiano.vascon at unive.it>)


Posters Chairs

Alba Bisante, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (bisante at di.uniroma1.it<mailto:bisante at di.uniroma1.it>)

Tanja Doering, TU Berlin, Germany (tanja.doering at mms.tu-berlin.de<mailto:tanja.doering at mms.tu-berlin.de>)


Doctoral Consortium Chairs

Rosa Lanzilotti, University of Bari, Italy (rosa.lanzilotti at uniba.it<mailto:rosa.lanzilotti at uniba.it>)

Monica Divitini, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway (divitini at ntnu.no<mailto:divitini at ntnu.no>)


Industry Chairs

Fabio Morreale, Sony, Spain (Fabio.Morreale at sony.com<mailto: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<mailto:marco.mores at student.unibz.it>)

Teresa Scantamburlo, University of Trieste, Italy (teresa.scantamburlo at units.it<mailto:teresa.scantamburlo at units.it>)


Web Chair

Tommaso Pellegrini, Ca’ Foscari, University of Venice, Italy (tommaso.pellegrini at unive.it<mailto:tommaso.pellegrini at unive.it>)



Publicity & Social Networks Chairs

Andrea Rezzani, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (andrea.rezzani at student.unibz.it<mailto:andrea.rezzani at student.unibz.it>)

Mehdi Rizvi, University of East Anglia, UK (mehdi.rizvi at uea.ac.uk<mailto:mehdi.rizvi at uea.ac.uk>)



Student Volunteers Chairs

Daniel Bermudez, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (JulioDaniel.BermudezChinea at student.unibz.it<mailto:JulioDaniel.BermudezChinea at student.unibz.it>)

Bilal Khan, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy

(MuhammadBilal.Khan at student.unibz.it<mailto: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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