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<div>Dear all,</div><div><br></div><div>We are pleased to announce that the submission <span>deadline</span> for the Doctoral Consortium has been <span>extended</span> to <b>JUNE 22, 2025</b>. </div><br></div><div><span id="m_-3782670070254049829m_-429352747209442443m_5579194243162724957m_8586417990802910777m_-6799393065861376134m_-3454677851097949964m_4663919262836356357gmail-docs-internal-guid-0d7b01de-7fff-1e64-6ca1-5eb3f61bced6"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><i><br></i></span></span></div><div><span id="m_-3782670070254049829m_-429352747209442443m_5579194243162724957m_8586417990802910777m_-6799393065861376134m_-3454677851097949964m_4663919262836356357gmail-docs-internal-guid-0d7b01de-7fff-1e64-6ca1-5eb3f61bced6"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><i>[apologize for multiple postings]</i></span></span></div><div><span id="m_-3782670070254049829m_-429352747209442443m_5579194243162724957m_8586417990802910777m_-6799393065861376134m_-3454677851097949964m_4663919262836356357gmail-docs-internal-guid-0d7b01de-7fff-1e64-6ca1-5eb3f61bced6"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><i><br></i></span></span></div><div>***</div><div><b>Call for Papers - Deadline Extended</b></div>ICLP DC 2025 - 21st <span><span>Doctoral</span></span> Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming<br>***<br><br>The 21st <span><span>Doctoral</span></span>
Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming provides students with the
opportunity to present and discuss their research directions, and to
obtain feedback from both peers and experts in the field. The website of the DC can be found at: <a href="https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/workshops-school-and-dc/doctoral-consortium" target="_blank">https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/workshops-school-and-dc/doctoral-consortium<br></a><br>The DC will take place during the 41st International Conference on Logic Programming (ICLP) <a href="https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/" target="_blank">https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/</a>
(September 12-19, 2025), hosted by the University of Calabria, Italy.
The best paper from the DC will be given the opportunity to make a
presentation in a session of the main ICLP conference. <br><br>**We aim
to find sponsoring to cover the registration cost of students
participating in the DC, but this still has to be confirmed.** <br><br><br>## IMPORTANT DATES<br><br>- Paper submission: <b>June 22, 2025 (EXTENDED)</b><br><br>- Notification: July 6, 2025<br><br>- Camera-ready copy: August 6, 2025<br><br>- DC presentations: Sunday, September 12-13, 2025<br><br>However,
DC students are highly recommended to attend the Autumn School on Logic
Programming and Constraint Programming on: Friday and Saturday,
September 12-13, 2025: <a href="https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/workshops-school-and-dc/autumn-school-on-logic-programming" target="_blank">https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/workshops-school-and-dc/autumn-school-on-logic-programming</a><br><br><br>## AUDIENCE<br><br>The
DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program,
though we are also open to exceptions (e.g., students currently in a
Master's program and interested in <span><span>doctoral</span></span> studies). Students at any stage in their <span><span>doctoral</span></span>
studies are encouraged to apply for participation in the DC. Applicants
are expected to conduct research in areas related to logic and
constraint programming; topics of interest include (but are not limited
to):<br><br>- Theoretical Foundations of Logic and Constraint Logic Programming<br><br>- Sequential and Parallel Implementation Technology<br><br>- Static and Dynamic Analysis, Abstract Interpretation, Compilation Technology, Verification<br><br>- Logic-based Paradigms (e.g., Answer Set Programming, Concurrent Logic Programming, Inductive Logic Programming)<br><br>- Innovative Applications of Logic Programming<br><br>- Neuro-symbolic Approaches<br><br>Submissions
by students who have presented their work at previous ICLP DC editions
are allowed, but should occur only if there are substantial changes or
improvements to the student's work. The DC offers participants a
convenient, more informal way to interact with established researchers
and fellow students, through presentations, question-answer sessions,
panel discussions, and invited presentations. The <span><span>Doctoral</span></span>
Consortium will also provide the possibility to reflect - through short
activities, information sessions, and discussions - on the process and
lessons of research and life in academia. Each participant will give a
short, critiqued, research presentation.<br><br><br>## DISCUSSANTS<br><br>Renowned
experts and researchers in the fields of logic and constraint
programming will join in evaluating submissions and will participate in
the DC, providing valuable feedback to DC participants. <br><br><br>## GOALS<br><br>- To provide <span><span>doctoral</span></span>
students working in the fields of logic and constraint programming with
a friendly and open forum to present their research ideas, listen to
ongoing work from peer students, and receive constructive feedback.<br><br>- To provide students with relevant information about important issues for <span><span>doctoral</span></span> candidates and future academics.<br><br>- To develop a supportive community of scholars and a spirit of collaborative research.<br><br>-
To support a new generation of researchers with information and advice
on academic, research, industrial, and non-traditional career paths.<br><br><br>## SUBMISSION DETAILS<br><br>The
DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program,
however Master's students who are actively involved in research (please
see the list of topics below) can also participate in the DC program.<br><br>Applicants
are expected to conduct research in areas related to logic and
constraint programming. Topics included, but not limited to:<br><br>- Foundations: Semantics, Formalisms, Nonmonotonic reasoning, Knowledge representation.<br><br>-
Languages: Concurrency, Objects, Coordination, Mobility, Higher Order,
Types, Modes, Assertions, Modules, Meta-programming, Logic-based
domain-specific languages, Programming Techniques.<br><br>- Declarative
programming: Declarative program development, Analysis, Type and mode
inference, Partial evaluation, Abstract interpretation, Transformation,
Validation, Verification, Debugging, Profiling, Testing, Execution
visualization.<br><br>- Implementation: Virtual machines, Compilation,
Memory management, Parallel/distributed execution, Constraint handling
rules, Tabling, Foreign interfaces, User interfaces.<br><br>- Related
Paradigms and Synergies: Inductive and Co-inductive Logic Programming,
Constraint Logic Programming, Answer Set Programming, Interaction with
SAT, SMT and CSP solvers, Logic programming techniques for type
inference and theorem proving, Argumentation, Probabilistic Logic
Programming, Neurosymbolic approaches, Relations to object-oriented and
Functional programming.<br><br>- Applications: Databases, Big Data, Data
integration and federation, Software engineering, Natural language
processing, Web and Semantic Web, Agents, Artificial intelligence,
Computational life sciences, Education, Cybersecurity, and Robotics.<br><br><br>Submissions of the research summary must be made in EPTCS format (<a href="http://info.eptcs.org/" target="_blank">http://info.eptcs.org/</a>)
and submitted via EasyChair. All papers must be written in English and
should be between 5 and 10 pages. For all accepted DC papers, the
student is required to attend the DC program and give a presentation
during the DC. A program committee consisting of experts in various
areas related to logic and constraint programming reviews the
submissions. Papers are reviewed by at least two, and usually three,
referees.<br><br>The submission package should consist of the research
summary in the format mentioned above, a short vita or cover letter of
the applicant, a letter of recommendation from applicant's faculty
advisor, and one paragraph statement outlining how the school will
benefit the applicant. All material is to be submitted electronically,
in PDF format on the Easychair system.<br><br>Easychair link: <a href="https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iclp25" target="_blank">https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iclp25</a> (<span><span>Doctoral</span></span> Consortium track)<br><br><br>Research summary (make sure to include your complete name, address, and affiliation):<br><br>The
body of your research summary (no more than 6 pages) should provide a
clear overview of your research, its potential impact, and its current
status. You are encouraged to include the following sections:<br><br>- Introduction and problem description<br><br>- Background and overview of the existing literature<br><br>- Goal of the research<br><br>- Current status of the research<br><br>- Preliminary results accomplished (if any)<br><br>- Open issues and expected achievements<br><br>- Bibliographical references <br><br><br><br>## REVIEW CRITERIA<br><br>The
DC program committee will select participants based on their
anticipated contribution to the DC objectives. Participants typically
have settled on their thesis directions and have their research proposal
accepted by their thesis committee. Students will be selected based on
clarity and completeness of their submission package, relevance of their
research area w.r.t. the focus of ICLP, stage of research,
recommendation letter, and evidence of promise towards a successful
career in research and academia, such as published papers or technical
reports.<br><br><br>## REGISTRATION<br><br>Registration is part of the ICLP 2025 registration.<br><br>We
aim to find sponsoring to cover the registration cost of students
participating in the DC, but this still has to be confirmed.<br><br><br>## PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS<br><br>Alice Tarzariol, University of Klagenfurt, Austria<br><br>Markus Hecher, University of Artois, CNRS, Computer Science Research Center of Lens (CRIL), France<br><br><br><div>## PROGRAM COMMITTEE</div><div><br></div>
- Marina De Vos, University of Bath<br>
- Carmine Dodaro, University of Calabria<br>
- Wolfang Faber, University of Klagenfurt <br>
- Francesco Fabiano, New Mexico State University<br>
- Cristina Feier, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca<br>
- Johannes Fichte, Linköping University<br>
- Sarah Alice Gaggl, TU Dresden<br>
- Laura Giordano, Università del Piemonte Orientale<br>
- Eleonora Iotti, University of Parma<br>
- Vladimir Lifschitz, University of Texas at Austin<br>
- Yanhong Liu, Stony Brook University<br>
- Marco Maratea, University of Calabria <br>
- Jose Morales, IMDEA Software Research Institute <br>
- Frank Valencia, LIX, Ecole Polytechnique<br>
- Stefan Woltran, TU Wien
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