Panels

Panel discussions are discussions on current topics of interest among experts, which then stimulate discussion with the audience. Individuals interested in organizing and chairing a panel on a topic that intrigues them may propose a Panel session. Topics that raise forward-looking or contentious issues and that will promote debate among panel members as well as audience involvement are strongly encouraged.

All suggestions will be assessed for topicality and ability to generate stimulating debate. Panels that include representatives of industry and academia are highly encouraged.

• Submission: 03 May 2027, 23:59 (anywhere on earth).
• Notification of acceptance: 25 May 2027
• Camera-Ready: 07 June 2027, 23:59 (anywhere on earth)

• Reviewing process: Curated by the Co-Chairs
• Anonymous submission: No
• Length: 4 page Panel Extended Abstract + 1 page for references in Springer LNCS format
• Online Submission: PCS Submission System
• Maximum total upload size: 300 MB, including all submission files 
• Proceedings: Springer LNCS Series

At least one author for each accepted submission must register for the conference to be included in the proceedings.

• Panels should be planned for a slot of 1hr 30mins.
• There is no fixed number for the number of participants in the panel, but we suggest that 4 – 6 is a good number.
• The Panel Extended Abstract should include:
• A short description of the topics to be discussed.
• Motivating case studies that describe why these topics are worthy to be discussed during the conference are much appreciated.
• Examples of instigating questions that might prompt the audience to interact with the panelists.
• Short biography of the panelists, these should not be anonymous.
  Submissions to the Panel track are curated by the Track CoChairs so don’t hesitate to contact them to discuss your proposal before submitting.
• Panel Extended Abstracts should be formatted according to the Springer LNCS format. Authors should consult the Springer Authors’ guidelines and use their proceedings templates, either for LaTeX or for Word, to prepare their papers. Springer proceedings LaTeX templates are also available in Overleaf.
• Panel submissions may optionally be accompanied by a video not exceeding 30 MB in size. Video figures will be published online and may be used for publicity.

If a submission is accepted to appear at the conference, the contact person will receive further instructions regarding the organization of the Panel and inclusion of the Extended Abstract in the conference proceedings.

Panels will be held during the conference. For panelists who cannot travel to the conference, there will be an opportunity to participate remotely in the conference.

If you require any further information, please contact the Panels Co-Chairs: Cesar Collazos and  Andreas Kominos

E-mail: panels@interact2027.org