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** FoIKS 2026: First call for papers **
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The 14th International Symposium on Foundations of Information and
Knowledge Systems (FoIKS'26) invites contributions from
theoretical and applied research on information and knowledge
systems.
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FoIKS 2026 (<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://foiks2026.github.io/">https://foiks2026.github.io/</a>)
will be held on 23rd-26th March 2026 in Hannover, Germany.
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** Scope **
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The suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
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Mathematical Foundations of Information and Knowledge Systems:
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Discrete structures and algorithms, graphs, and formal languages.
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Database Design and Management:
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Formal models, (in)dependencies and models of transactions,
concurrency control.
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Logics in Databases and AI:
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Classical and non-classical logics, logic programming, description
logics, spatial and temporal logics, argumentation, probability
logic, fuzzy logic.
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Knowledge Representation and Reasoning:
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Logical reasoning, Non-monotonic reasoning (reasoning under
inconsistency),
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Reasoning under vagueness or uncertainty.
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Foundations of neuro-symbolic reasoning:
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Embedding methods for structured information, such as knowledge
graphs, mathematical expressions, grammars, logical theories.
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Intelligent Agents:
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Multi-agent systems, autonomous agents, formal models of
interactions, Boolean games, coalition formation, reputation
systems, epistemic reasoning.
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Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval:
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Machine learning, data mining, formal concept analysis and
association rules, information extraction.
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Security in Information and Knowledge Systems:
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Identity theft, privacy, trust, intrusion detection, access
control, inference control, secure Web services, secure Semantic
Web, risk management.
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Integrity and Constraint Management:
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Verification, validation, consistent query answering, and
information cleaning.
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Knowledge graphs and semi-structured Data:
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Data modelling, data processing, data compression, and data
exchange.
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** Submission Guidelines **
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Papers must be typeset using the Springer LaTeX2e style llncs for
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (for guidelines and templates,
see: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines">https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines</a>).
Submissions that deviate substantially from these guidelines may
be rejected without review. There are the following page limits
according to paper type:
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Long papers: 16 plus additional pages for references.
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Short papers: 10 plus additional pages for references.
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Missing proofs or details can be added as an additional appendix
of up to 15 pages article style and read at the discretion of the
program committee. All papers must be original and not
simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Initial
submissions must be in PDF format, but authors should keep in mind
that the LaTeX2e source must be submitted for the final versions
of accepted papers. Submissions in alternate formats, such as
Microsoft Word, cannot be accepted for either initial or final
versions. The submissions will be judged for scientific quality
and for suitability as a basis for broader discussion.
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Submission is via the EasyChair link <a
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href="https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=foiks2026">https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=foiks2026</a>.
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All questions about submissions should be emailed to <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:foiks2026@easychair.org">foiks2026@easychair.org</a>.
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** Publication **
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The proceedings are planned to be published by Springer-Verlag in
the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. After the symposium,
authors of selected papers will be invited to submit extended
journal versions of their papers for a FoIKS 2026 special issue.
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** Important dates **
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Submission of abstracts: September 18, 2025
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Submission of paper: September 25, 2025
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Notification: December 20, 2025
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Final version due: January 20, 2026
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Conference: March 23-26, 2026
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** Invited Speakers **
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** Organization **
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* PC Chairs *
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Anni-Yasmin Turhan (University of Paderborn, Germany)
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Jonni Virtema (University of Sheffield, UK)
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* Local Chair *
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Arne Meier (Leibniz University Hannover, Germany)
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