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<b>AVSS 2026: 22nd International Conference on Advanced Visual
and Signal-Based Systems<br>
Workshop Day: August 31, 2026 | Lecce, Italy</b></font></p>
<p><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">The organizers of the 2026
International Conference on Advanced Visual and Signal-Based
Systems (AVSS) are pleased to invite proposals for workshops to
be held on August 31, 2026, in Lecce, Italy. Workshops will
precede the main conference (September 1-3) and are designed to
explore specific challenges and emerging topics in the field,
fostering dynamic discussion and community building.<br>
<br>
We encourage submissions on new, interdisciplinary, or
application-oriented topics that bridge advances in multimedia
and signal-based systems with other research areas.<br>
<br>
<b>Scope and Topics</b><br>
Workshop proposals on all topics related to visual and
signal-based systems are welcome. Areas of interest include, but
are not limited to:<br>
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Sensor-Centric: Smart Cameras, Deep Learning at the Edge,
Multi-modal Sensors, IoT for Surveillance.<br>
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Processing-Centric: Action & Activity Recognition, Anomaly
Detection, Person & Object Re-identification, Multi-target
Tracking, Biometrics.<br>
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System-Centric: UAV-based Systems, Autonomous Systems,
Large-Scale Monitoring, Crowd Analysis, Privacy-Enhancing
Technologies, AI Ethics.<br>
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Application-Centric: Urban Mobility & Traffic Management,
Security and Public Safety, Behavioral Analysis, Industrial
Surveillance.<br>
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<b>Submission Guidelines</b><br>
Proposals should be submitted as a single PDF file (max 4 pages)
and must include the following sections:<br>
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<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Title and Acronym</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Abstract (up to 200
words)</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Topics and Relevance</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Workshop Format
(full/half day, tentative schedule)</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Organizing Committee
(names, affiliations, bios, relevant experience)</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Tentative Program
Committee</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Publicity Plan</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Past History (if
applicable)</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Anticipated Attendance</font></li>
<li><font size="4" face="Century Gothic">Special Requirements (any
logistical/technical needs)</font></li>
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<b>Organizer Responsibilities & Conference Support</b></font></p>
<p><font size="4" face="Century Gothic"><br>
AVSS 2026 will provide: logistical support, registration
management, and meeting space.<br>
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Workshop organizers are responsible for: setting up a workshop
website, issuing their own call for papers, managing the review
process, and creating the final program.<br>
<br>
To be published by IEEE, organizers must ensure all accepted
papers meet quality standards and adhere to the publication
schedule.<br>
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<b>Important Dates</b><br>
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<p><font size="4" face="Century Gothic"><i><b>Workshop Proposal
Submission Deadline: March 30, 2026</b></i><br>
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<u>Notification of Acceptance: Rolling basis (evaluated upon
arrival, notification within a few days)</u><br>
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Workshop Camera-Ready Paper Deadline: July 1, 2026<br>
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Workshop Day: August 31, 2026<br>
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<b>Submission and Contact</b></font></p>
<p><font size="4" face="Century Gothic"><br>
Please submit your proposal and direct any inquiries to the AVSS
2026 Workshop Co-Chairs:<br>
<br>
Giovanni Maria Farinella, University of Catania:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:giovanni.farinella@unict.it">giovanni.farinella@unict.it</a><br>
<br>
Marco Leo, National Research Council of Italy: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:marco.leo@cnr.it">marco.leo@cnr.it</a></font></p>
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