Deadline Extended - JOWO 2025 Convergence of Ontologies & LLMs

[John Beverley]

(obligatory apologies for cross-posting) 

This workshop is dedicated to exploring the convergence of knowledge representation and LLM strategies, design patterns, models, and benchmarks. We aim to bring together researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts from industry, academia, and government in the interest of exploring possible convergence points and advancing each field.
We invite submissions for our workshop focusing on the intersection of Applied Ontology and Large Language Models as part of Joint Ontologies Workshop (JOWO) episode XI, affiliated with FOIS 2025.

When & Where
08-12 September 2025 | Catania, Sicily
 
Topics

• Integration of ontological principles in LLM design
• Use of LLMs in ontology generation and refinement
• Case studies in LLM and ontological approaches
• Impact of LLMs on ontology-driven data integration
• Challenges in aligning ontological knowledge with LLMs
• Role of ontologies in enhancing LLM interpretability and explainability
• Advancements in ontology-based natural language understanding
• Collaborative ontology building using LLMs
• Case studies of LLMs in domain-specific ontology applications
• Ethical considerations in the intersection of ontologies and LLMs

Paper Types & Guidelines

• Abstract (presentation only): 2–3 pages, 10–15 min presentation (not in proceedings).
• Short papers: 6–8 pages, 10–15 min presentation.
• Full papers: 10–14 pages, 20–25 min presentation.
• Page count includes references; presentation times include Q&A.

Formatting & Submission
Details can be found on the workshop landing page. 

Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 14 June 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 14 July 2025
Camera-Ready Submissions: 1 September 2025
Workshop Date: between 8-9 September 2025

Contact
For inquiries, email: john...@buffalo.edu