Call for Submissions:

Persuasive 2026, the 21st International Conference on Persuasive Technology
March 11-13, 2026
Hakodate, Japan
https://2026.persuasivetech.org

Deadline for submissions of full and short papers: November 7, 2025 (more deadlines below)

Keynote Speakers:

• Catherine Pelachaud (CNRS / Sorbonne University): Socially Interactive Agents as Support for Behavior Change
• Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University / ATR): Avatar and the Future Society

In an increasingly digital world, where technology continuously shapes people’s behavior and attitudes, studying how technology can be leveraged to influence humans positively and ethically is of growing importance.

Persuasive Technology is a dynamic and interdisciplinary research field that focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of interactive technologies aimed at influencing people’s attitudes and behaviors through persuasion rather than coercion or deception. The research community contributes to domains such as health, sustainability, education, and well-being, supporting people in achieving their own goals and facilitating positive behavior change.

The 2026 conference will be hosted in Hakodate, Japan, at Future University Hakodate, a uniquely designed institution fostering interdisciplinary thinking. Persuasive2026 will be co-located with ABC2026 (8th International Conference on Activity and Behavior Computing), offering a broader platform for dialogue across closely related disciplines.

Past Persuasive Technology conferences have been successfully held in Limassol, Wollongong, Eindhoven, Stanford, Oulu, Claremont, Copenhagen, Columbus, Linköping, Sydney, Padua, Chicago, Salzburg, Amsterdam, Waterloo, and more. The conference series brings together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry working on various topics in persuasive technology.

We welcome the following categories of papers and extended abstracts:

• Technical papers introducing novel persuasive technology approaches and solutions with supporting evidence.
• Empirical studies exploring methods, principles, and theories applied in persuasive systems.
• Conceptual-theoretical papers aiming to deepen the understanding of key topics in the field.
• Other formats, such as literature reviews or experience reports

SCOPE

The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Persuasive systems design
• Behavior change support systems
• Interaction with persuasive systems, interfaces, and visualizations
• Interactive agents and (generative) AI for persuasion
• Tailored and personalized persuasion
• Gamification
• Evaluation and validation methodologies
• Smart environments, IoT, and contextual persuasion
• Digital marketing, eCommerce, and smart cities
• Motivation, cognition, perception
• Application domains: health, safety, sustainability, education, work
• Ethical considerations, privacy, and trust
• Counter-persuasion, resilience, and social media influence

SUBMISSION TYPES

REGULAR PAPERS (FULL AND SHORT):
This format is suitable for original research that is complete at the time of submission and represents a self-contained scientific contribution. Papers may be submitted as:

• Full papers (up to 12 pages, excluding references) or
• Short papers (up to 8 pages, excluding references)

using the Springer LNCS format. Submissions must describe work that has not been published, presented, or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. Accepted papers will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series and allocated a timeslot for oral presentation during the conference. Selected papers may be invited for extended versions in journal special issues.

POSTERS:
This format is suitable for smaller studies, project outlines, literature reviews, or work-in-progress. Authors should submit a 4-page paper in Springer CCIS format. Accepted posters will be included in the Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series and presented during a dedicated poster session at the conference.

DEMONSTRATIONS AND ARTEFACTS:
The Demonstrations and Artefacts track provides an opportunity for authors to showcase interactive technologies, systems, or applications—including virtual or immersive systems such as VR or games—that support or reflect persuasive principles. Submissions should present innovative prototypes, systems, or artefacts stemming from original work or applied research. Authors should submit a 4-page paper in Springer CCIS format. Accepted contributions will be published in the CCIS proceedings and presented live during the conference.

DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM PAPERS:
This track welcomes submissions from doctoral students at any stage of their PhD. Submissions should describe the student’s research topic, progress, and challenges, and seek constructive feedback from senior researchers in the field. Papers should be up to 8 pages including references in Springer CCIS format. Accepted papers will be published in the CCIS proceedings. Publication is optional; authors may opt out if desired. Participants will be invited to a mentored Doctoral Consortium session.

Up to five outstanding submissions will be selected for free registration, which includes full access to all conference sessions (March 10–13) and participation in the Doctoral Consortium day (March 10).
Selected students will also be invited to assist as student volunteers during the conference, for example by supporting session logistics or helping at the registration desk.

This initiative aims to recognize research excellence while fostering active engagement and networking among emerging scholars in the Persuasive Technology community.

LATE BREAKING RESULTS (LBR):
This format is intended for the presentation of new, innovative, and emerging research findings that may not yet be fully validated but are promising in direction and contribution. Submissions should be up to 12 pages (excluding references) in Springer CCIS format. Accepted papers will be published in the CCIS series and presented orally at the conference.

WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIAL PROPOSALS:
We welcome proposals for half-day or full-day workshops and tutorials that address topics relevant to the conference theme and aim to engage the community in discussions, hands-on sessions, or exploratory directions. Submissions must be a maximum of 4 pages in Springer CCIS format and include the topic, motivation, structure, and logistics. Accepted proposals must prepare a workshop website and call-for-papers within one week of notification.

PUBLICATION

Accepted regular papers (full & short) will be published in Springer’s LNCS series. Other contributions will appear in the CCIS series. Selected papers will be invited to a special issue in Behaviour and Information Technology (Taylor & Francis).

SUBMISSION FORMAT

Authors are required to use the Springer LNCS/CCIS templates for all submissions.

Templates and Guidelines (Word and LaTeX):
https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines

All submissions must be made through EasyChair.

Submission site:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=persuasive2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Workshop & Tutorial Proposals: October 15, 2025
Full/Short Papers: November 7, 2025
Late Breaking Results (LBR): January 11, 2026
Posters / Demos / Doctoral Consortium: January 11, 2026

MORE INFORMATION

Find us on:

Website: https://2026.persuasivetech.org

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/persuasive-2026

Twitter Account: https://x.com/Persuasive_conf