[PHILOS-L] [CfP][FOIS 2026] Call for Contributions – main track reminder and First Call for Demonstrations, Ontology Showcase, Research and Industrial Project Exhibitions
Giorgio Ubbiali
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16th International Conference on Formal Ontology in Information Systems (FOIS 2026)
21–25 September 2026, Vitória, ES, Brazil – 9 September 2026, Online
Website: https://www.foisconference.org/
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FOIS is the flagship conference of the International Association for Ontology and its Applications (IAOA) a non-profit organization promoting interdisciplinary research and international collaboration in formal ontology.
FOIS is a meeting point for all researchers with an interest in formal ontology. Formal ontology is the systematic study of the types of entities and relations making up the domains of interest represented in modern information systems. FOIS aims to be a nexus of interdisciplinary research and communication for researchers from many domains engaging with formal ontology. The conference encourages submission of high quality, not previously published results on both theoretical issues and practical advancements.
FOIS 2025 will be held both online and in Vitória, ES, Brazil, organized by the Federal University of Espírito Santo.
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Call for Papers (main track)
- Mandatory abstract submission: 16 March 2026 (strict)
- Paper submission: 23 March 2026 (strict)
- Rebuttal period: 6–13 May 2026
- Notifications: 27 May 2026
- Camera-ready submission: 17 June 2026
Website: https://www.foisconference.org/cfp/
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Call for Demonstrations, Ontology Showcase, and Industrial Project Exhibitions
- Submissions due: 03 June 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 15 July 2026
- Camera-ready versions due: 31 July 2026
Demonstrations Website: https://www.foisconference.org/demos/
Ontology Showcase Website: https://www.foisconference.org/showcase/
Industrial Project Exhibitions Website: https://www.foisconference.org/projects/
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Demonstrations
The demonstrations track complements the FOIS 2026 main track by offering an interactive platform for authors to present and discuss their work. We invite demonstrations of tools and methods developed using ontologies, as well as those to create, maintain, integrate, publish, evaluate, and implement ontologies. We also invite demonstrations of novel ontology (anti)patterns and of challenges arising in the ontology engineering life cycle. The goal is to raise the visibility and foster understanding of the dynamic, integrative, and use-oriented aspects of applied ontology, its tools, and its uses. We also encourage the demonstration of software tools, patterns, methods, and languages reported in papers accepted at the main track.
For details on submission instructions, publications, and participation, please visit https://www.foisconference.org/demos/
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Ontology Showcase
The ontology showcase is a practical track aimed at stimulating the community to share their ontologies, make them more visible and get (early) feedback, even if their development is still an ongoing or early work that does not provide a mature scientific contribution suitable to be submitted (yet) to the main track. The ontology showcase provides authors with the opportunity to describe their ontology to be published as CEUR proceedings. Live demos that show the use of the accepted ontologies in practical settings are encouraged.
For details on submission instructions and types, publications, format, and participation, please visit https://www.foisconference.org/showcase/
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Industrial Project Exhibitions
The FOIS 2026 Research and Industrial Project Exhibitions Track invites researchers and practitioners to present their planned, ongoing, or recently finished projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, ERC, national grants) involving in some form the area of Formal Ontology in Information Systems. The primary goal is to provide a platform for disseminating interim project results and receiving feedback on evolving research and innovation proposals. This event fosters collaboration by facilitating connections between potential partners, nurturing existing relationships, and encouraging discourse on innovative ideas. Participants gain insights into ongoing research developments and opportunities to network with potential collaborators.
For details on submission instructions, relevant topics, publications, and participation, please visit https://www.foisconference.org/projects/
FOIS 2026 Publicity Chairs
Giorgio A. Ubbiali, PTH Brixen College, Italy
Vitor Souza, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Brazil
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