Call for Papers: Nature in Virtual Worlds: Digital Environmental Humanities[sic] Journal – a journal of literature, culture and literary translationhttps://www.sic-journal.org/Journal/CFPNext Editors:Suzana Marjanić, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Research, Zagreb, suzana@ief.hrGoran Đurđević, Ph.D. student, University of Zadar and CEO, Global Education Platypus, goran.djurdjevich@gmail.com Deadline for submissions: September 1, 2025 The field of Digital Environmental Humanities (DEH) is rapidly expanding, exploring the intersections of technology, ecology, and human experience in virtual and digital spaces. As concerns over environmental degradation grow, the role of digital technologies in shaping our understanding of nature has never been more critical. This special issue of SIC Journal…

Call for Papers: Aesthetic Strategies for Purpose-Driven PlayFor the International Journal of Film and Media Arts (Vol. 11 No. 2, 2026)https://revistas.ulusofona.pt/index.php/ijfma/announcement/view/239 Deadline for submissions: February 2, 2026 The application of digital play has extended beyond mere entertainment. The experiential attributes that make games engaging, such as feedback loops, embodied interactions, audio-visual cues, and narrative structures, are now being utilized to train surgeons, encourage climate action, support language learning, and tailor wellness interventions. However, the aesthetic aspects of these interactions are frequently regarded as superficial enhancements rather than fundamental components that drive engagement, learning, and adaptive intelligence. This special issue invites…

Call for Papers: Surrealism and Arts-Based Research: Bridging the Imagination and Reality DivideA Conference by The London Arts-Based Research CentreSeptember 8-9, 2025Onlinehttps://labrc.co.uk/2025/06/28/surrealism-2025 Deadline for submission of proposals [via form – see below]: August 4, 2025 André Breton, one of the founding figures of Surrealism, emphasizes the transformative and disruptive power of Surrealist art and thought in his famous quote: “Beauty will be convulsive, or it will not be at all.”And this is precisely what we are inviting you to explore with us! We are delighted to announce our forthcoming conference, Surrealism and Arts-Based Research: Bridging the Imagination and Reality Divide,…

Call for Papers: Machines in Thoughts. Philosophy, History, and Epistemology of Robotics and Artificial IntelligenceSpecial issue of Cognitive Systems Researchhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/319725/machines-in-thoughts-philosophy-history-and-epistemology-of-robotics-and-artificial-intelligence Deadline for submissions: January 15, 2026 We find ourselves at a pivotal juncture in a world increasingly defined by the convergence of human intelligence and artificial counterparts. Yet, the historical evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics remains underexplored within contemporary philosophy and cognitive science. This lack of interest may be attributed to the tendency of these disciplines to focus on the future rather than the past, driven by a prevailing inclination toward the enhancement of technological efficacy. However, a…

Call for Papers: The 25th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2026)May 25-29, 2026Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Paphos, Cyprushttps://cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026 Deadline for abstract submission: October 1, 2025Deadline for paper submission: October 8, 2025 We invite you to submit your best work in agents and multiagent systems to AAMAS 2026, the 25th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, to be held in Paphos, Cyprus in May 2026. All submissions will be rigorously peer-reviewed and evaluated on the basis of the overall quality of their technical contribution, taking into account criteria such as originality, significance, soundness, reproducibility,…

Call for Papers: Neurotechnology and the Future of CreativityA hybrid Conference on Neurotechnology and CreativityUniversity for the Creative Arts (UCA)UKWeek beginning January 26, 2026From the ART-TECHNOLOGY e-list: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ind2507&L=ART-TECHNOLOGY&O=D&P=5450 Deadline for submission of abstracts and bios: October 27, 2025 The intersection of neuroscience, technology, and creativity is unlocking new ways of understanding human cognition, behaviour, and the creative process. As neurotechnology advances, it raises profound questions about the future of human potential, artistic expression, and the boundaries between human and non-human intelligence. This hybrid conference invites scholars, practitioners, and students to explore the latest research, speculative ideas, and experimental applications of…

Call for Papers: MUM 2025, the 24th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous MultimediaDecember 1-4, 2025Enna, Italyhttps://www.mum-conf.org/2025 Deadline for paper submissions: August 21, 2025 MUM 2025, the 24th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, will be held in Enna, Italy, December 1st–4th. MUM is an interdisciplinary forum for advances in research of mobile and ubiquitous multimedia systems, applications, and services. At MUM, academics and practitioners discuss challenges and achievements in this field from diverse perspectives, such as interaction techniques, user research, system development, software solutions, and devices. This edition of MUM aims to continue the tradition of innovation and excellence in research established by previous…

Call for Papers: Advances of AI in Media and CommunicationFor the International Journal of Data Science and Advanced Analyticshttp://commlist.org/archive/all/2025-all/msg01000.html Deadline for submissions: [None provided] Artificial intelligence (AI) has in many sectors affecting the way we live, work and communicate. The popularity of AI was facilitated by industry 4.0 technologies that, are not limited to, big data and cloud/edge computing. The aforementioned technologies have facilitated the continuous improvement of AI algorithms which accuracy exceeded human intelligence in many sectors. Mainstream and social media have contributed enormously to the generation and sharing of big data across geographical boundaries in an eco-friendly, timesaving,…

Call for Papers: Fourth International Video Game Studies Conference (SVI2025)December 1-2, 2025Bydgoszcz, Polandhttps://sviconference.org Deadline for submission of abstracts: September 30, 2025 The fourth edition of the SVI video game conference seeks to return to topics of game design and game analysis. Game design studies as a focal point for research means combining the theoretical backdrop and sensibilities of game analysis with an interest in better understanding the practice of game design. Within this frame, we include examinations of game design as theory and practice, its historical developments, current challenges, and related theoretical frameworks such as game design patterns and core…

Call for Papers: “Sonic Practices in Virtual Worlds—Game Audio, Spatial Sound, and Experimental Music in Games”Special Issue of Computer Music Journalhttp://www.computermusicjournal.org/CallForSonicPracticesVirtualWorldsIssue.html Guest Editors: Juan Carlos Vasquez, Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China)Publisher: MIT Press Deadline for submission of optional abstract: July 11, 2025Deadline for submission of manuscript: November 15, 2025 OVERVIEW: The role of audio and music in games and virtual environments has evolved dramatically over the last two decades (Collins, 2008; Summers, 2016). While visual and narrative aspects of interactive media have traditionally garnered the most scholarly attention, sound remains a deeply performative, spatial, and affective medium central to…

Call for Papers: The Future Is Near: Design Fiction Explorations of Virtual CompanionsThe 1st International Workshop on Design Fiction for IVAs @ ACM International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVA) 2025September 16th 2025Berlin, Germanyhttps://sites.google.com/view/ivafuture/home Deadline for submissions: July 22, 2025 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This workshop will explore virtual companions using design fiction to anticipate ethical, aesthetic, and cultural implications, as well as how such design fiction can be evaluated in a systematic way. Participants will create speculative narratives to examine future interactions, stereotypes, and societal impact. Virtual companions, a type of intelligent virtual agent (IVA), have become more common and advanced…

Call for Papers: Digital Intimacies 11: The Love of MachinesDecember 3-5, 2025The University of Sydney [and online]Sydney, Australiahttps://digitalintiamcies11.wordpress.com Deadline for submissions: August 29, 2025 In the contemporary intimacy landscape, machines have emerged not merely as mediators but as potential objects of desire. From sophisticated dating apps that claim to decode compatibility, to conversational agents scripting our seductions, to synthetic lovers rendering human connection obsolete—machines don’t just shape digital intimacies; they reconfigure the terrain upon which intimacy itself is constructed. For Digital Intimacies 11, we invoke Alan Turing’s seminal question: “Can machines think?” — but with a crucial reimagining for our…