Call for Special Sessions

Proposal Requirements

Proposals must be submitted by 30 May 2025 using the form available here. Each Special Session shall have a designated organizer, responsible for submitting the Special Session proposal and maintaining communication with the conference organizing committee.
Each proposal should include the following:

1. List of Organizers (up to 3): Include the following information for each organizer:
   • Full Name
   • Affiliation
   • Email Address
   • Brief Biography
2. Title of the Special Session: A clear and concise title that reflects the session’s focus.
3. Abstract (up to 250 words): A summary of the session’s theme, objectives, and significance. This should clearly articulate the session’s relevance to the conference and its potential contribution to the field. Include:
   • Background and motivation for the session.
   • Specific topics to be covered.
   • Target audience.
   • Expected outcomes or impact.
4. Keywords: Provide a list of relevant keywords that describe the session’s topic.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the Conference Theme
• Significance and Timeliness
• Qualifications of the Organizers
• Potential for Audience Engagement

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: May 30 2025
• Conference Dates: 6-8 July 2026

Contact Information

For any questions regarding Special Session proposals, please contact frprcs17@udg.edu.

Additional information

Each Special Session should consist of a minimum of one session, with each session including 6 presentations. The number of sessions for a specific Special Session will be determined by the number of papers submitted to that session. If the minimum number of presentations is not secured, the Special Session will not take place and the papers submitted to that session will be included in regular conference sessions.

After a Special Session has been accepted, authors contributing to the session shall submit their full papers in due time using the standard conference procedures. Papers submitted to Special Sessions will undergo the same review process as regular papers.

The organizers of the Special Sessions are expected to attend the conference and chair their sessions.