Call for Extended Abstracts

RECODE 2026

Call for Extended Abstracts

RECODE 2026 invites Master's and Doctoral students in Computer Science and Software Engineering to submit extended abstracts and posters of their research projects.

Symposium Overview

This one-day symposium aims to promote academic exchange and networking between up-and-coming researchers in the fields of Computer Science and Software Engineering. RECODE 2026 will take place alongside the 40th ACSSE Projects Day, organized by the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Johannesburg.

The Projects Day attracts a wide variety of industry and academic partners, providing an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration. This creates a unique environment where student researchers can showcase their work to both academic peers and industry professionals.

What We're Looking For

  • Research Areas: All areas of Computer Science and Software Engineering
  • Submission Type: Extended abstracts (2-3 pages)
  • Presentation Format: Poster presentations with brief oral summaries
  • Eligibility: Current Master's and Doctoral students

Benefits of Participation

  • Publication: Accepted extended abstracts will be published in the RECODE 2026 Book of Abstracts and will be hosted on arXiv
  • Awards: Opportunity to receive the Future Impact Award or Frontier Research Award
  • Networking: Connect with industry professionals and academic researchers
  • Feedback: Receive constructive feedback on your research from experts in the field
  • Experience: Gain valuable presentation experience

Important Dates

Extended Abstract Submission

14 September 2026

Submit your extended abstract via Microsoft CMT
Notification of Acceptance

21 September 2026

Authors will be notified of acceptance decisions
Poster Submission

30 September 2026

Submit your poster for printing and display
Main Event

14 October 2026

Present your research at the University of Johannesburg

Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions in all areas of Computer Science and Software Engineering, including but not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Software Engineering and Development
  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Mobile and Web Technologies
  • Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
  • Database Systems and Big Data
  • Computer Graphics and Visualization
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems
  • Theoretical Computer Science

Ready to Submit?

Review the submission guidelines and submit your extended abstract today!

Submission Guidelines Submission system: TBC