[GECCO 2026] Call for Competitions
Winkler Stephan
[GECCO CFP] Call for Competitions: 2026 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO 2026)
*** Open Calls***
GECCO Website: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/
GECCO Call-for-Competitions: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/Competition+Proposals
The Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO 2026) will be held in San José, Costa Rica, from July 13 to July 17 2023, and will present the latest high-quality results in genetic and evolutionary computation, in a hybrid format. Topics include genetic algorithms, genetic programming, ant colony optimization and swarm intelligence, complex systems, evolutionary combinatorial optimization and metaheuristics, evolutionary machine learning, evolutionary multiobjective optimization, evolutionary numerical optimization, neuroevolution, real-world applications, theory, hybrids and more.
Competitions demonstrate how Evolutionary Computation and related techniques can be utilized in challenging practical, real-world and gaming settings. They also enable fair comparisons between algorithms and (for recurrent competitions) provide the possibility to follow the development of approaches over time.
We are offering the publication of short descriptions with algorithmic design, strengths and limitations as 2-page contributions to the GECCO Companion. The competition organizers decide whether they want to offer this to the competition participants — the 2-page paper will require at least one author to register at the conference as a presenter. The deadline for these short descriptions of the algorithms will be in April 2026, and they will be reviewed by the respective competition organizers. Your competition’s deadline can be after the 2-pagers are due, e.g. in June 2026.
*** IMPORTANT DATES ***
Proposals: November 17, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth)
Acceptance Decision: December 19, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth)
More Information and Contact
See the full Call-for-Competitions at: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/Competition+Proposals
For questions regarding the workshops at GECCO 2025, please contact the Competition Chairs:
* Aishwaryaprajna
Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Education & Research)
Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Email: aishwaryaprajna (at) exeter.ac.uk
* Yuri Lavinas
Toulouse Capitole University, France
https://yurilavinas.github.io/
Email: yuri.lavinas (at) ut-capitole.fr
*** MORE INFORMATION ***
GECCO Website: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/
GECCO Call-for-Competitions: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/Competition+Proposals
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Winkler Stephan
GECCO Website: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/
The Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO 2026) will be held in San José, Costa Rica, from July 13 to July 17, 2026, and will present the latest high-quality results in genetic and evolutionary computation, in a hybrid format. Topics include genetic algorithms, genetic programming, ant colony optimization and swarm intelligence, complex systems, evolutionary combinatorial optimization and metaheuristics, evolutionary machine learning, evolutionary multiobjective optimization, evolutionary numerical optimization, neuroevolution, real-world applications, theory, hybrids and more.
The organizers of GECCO 2026 invite and warmly welcome corporate sponsors. Corporate sponsorships are a fantastic opportunity for companies to have a presence at the premier conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation, a key field in artificial and computational intelligence. For recent and noteworthy examples of how these techniques can be used to build new AI systems, examples include automatic coding, merging foundation models for enhanced performance, or unlocking the potential of worldwide human expertise.
A corporate presence at GECCO provides a unique opportunity to raise corporate awareness, to interact with leading scientific minds in the field, to cultivate new collaborations, and to reach future employees with high potential. At the same time, such sponsorships make a key contribution to the continued success of GECCO, including enabling important cross-fertilization between academia and industry. The organization is highly appreciative of your corporate support and participation.
GECCO Call-for-Sponsors: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/Call+for+Sponsors
*** SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ***
GECCO 2026 has predefined sponsorship packages shown below, but also strives to tailor sponsorships to meet your company’s needs. In particular, this year the sponsorship packages match the hybrid mode of the event, including both an onsite and virtual presence.
GECCO 2026 offers four kinds of sponsorship packages:
* BRONZE: $1,000
* SILVER: $3,000
* GOLD: $6,000
* PLATINUM: $10,000
* STUDENT SPONSOR [NEW]
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact us at gecc...@sigevo.org
*** LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA ***
GECCO Website: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/GECCO
Call for Papers: https://gecco-2026.sigevo.org/Call+for+Papers