Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit your research to the workshop "Graphs Across AI: From Structural Reasoning to Foundation Models", to be held in conjunction with IEEE WCCI 2026 (June 21-26, 2026).
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/graphs-across-ai
Overview & Scope Graphs provide a universal language for representing relationships, dependencies, and structural patterns across diverse domains. While Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) have popularized graph-based learning, the role of graphs in AI extends far beyond this paradigm. This workshop aims to explore the expanding role of graph-based reasoning and representation across AI, moving beyond GNNs toward structure-aware learning both for and with foundation models. Our goal is to consolidate theoretical, methodological, and application-oriented perspectives, strengthening the connection between graphs and AI.
Topics of Interest We welcome contributions on topics including, but not limited to:
Graphs in neural architectures: Modeling dependencies and computational structures.
Graph-based attention: Leveraging relational structures in attention mechanisms.
Knowledge Graphs and reasoning: Neuro-symbolic AI and integration.
Graph-driven interpretability: Using graphs to analyze and interpret model behavior.
Graphs for trustworthy retrieval: Integration of LLMs with KGs for reliable search.
Graphs in foundation model analysis: Token relationships, pruning, and coarsening.
Graph-based RAG: Graph-structured memory and knowledge integration.
Temporal and dynamic graphs: Evolving structures and continual learning.
Multi-agent systems: Interactions across agents and modalities.
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026
Conference Dates: June 21-26, 2026
All papers will undergo peer review under the same standards as regular IEEE WCCI submissions. For more details on submission guidelines, please visit our website.
Organizers
Gianluca Bonifazi, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
Claudio Gallicchio, University of Pisa, Italy
Barbara Hammer, Bielefeld University, Germany
Michele Marchetti, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
Luca Virgili, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
Best regards,
The Organizing Committee