Call For Abstracts: NetSciX 2027

About

NetSciX provides a forum for researchers working in the emergent areas of network science. It fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration in network science research across computer and information sciences, physics, mathematics, statistics, life sciences, neuroscience, environmental sciences, social sciences, economics and finance, arts and design.

NetSciX 2027 will be held on January 24–27, 2027, in Hong Kong SAR.

In addition to the usual topics covered in NetSci conferences, this workshop features an emerging area of research — the rapidly evolving interplay between Network Science and AI — with the intention to promote cross-disciplinary research that uses network science to tackle the most challenging problems arising in artificial intelligence, and vice versa.

Venue

Hong Kong is a vibrant, world-class city that perfectly embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of NetSci. As a global hub for commerce, innovation, and culture, Hong Kong offers a dynamic backdrop for networking and collaboration among researchers from diverse fields. The city is home to leading universities, cutting-edge research institutions, and a thriving tech industry, making it an ideal location to explore the latest advances in network science. Attendees will also appreciate Hong Kong’s unique blend of East-meets-West culture, stunning skyline, and lush natural landscapes — from Victoria Peak to its scenic hiking trails. With its ease of travel, English-friendly environment, and reputation as a gateway to Asia, Hong Kong promises an engaging and memorable experience for the NetSci community.

Deadlines

• Submission deadline: October 31, 2026
• Acceptance notification: Nov 15, 2026
• Workshop proposal submissions close: October 31, 2026

Submission guidelines

Submissions take the form of a two-page extended abstract:

• Page 1. Title, authors and affiliations, keywords, and the abstract body.
• Page 2. Figures, tables, and references only. No additional body text is permitted on page 2, and no additional pages are permitted.

Submissions must be prepared using the official LaTeX or Microsoft Word template and submitted as a single PDF. Both completed work and ongoing research with preliminary results are welcome.

By default, accepted submissions will be considered for an oral or poster presentation. The programme committee will make the final decision on presentation format based on fit, scientific quality, and programme balance.

Call for Themed Workshop Proposals

NetSciX 2027 invites proposals for interactive, themed workshops for community building, sharing perspectives, training, and generating ideas on specific and emerging topics in network science. We recommend a duration of no more than 3 hours.

We welcome proposals in a range of workshop formats that get people engaging with each other across the network science community. Workshops may focus on skill development, knowledge exchange, collaborative problem solving, community building, or creating shared research resources. Organizers should choose the format that best fits their goals. Successful proposals should clearly describe what participants will do, how much they are expected to participate, and what the workshop aims to achieve. Example formats include:

• Hands-on Tutorials, which teach a network analysis method from start to finish. They go from a research question and raw data, through modeling and inference, to interpreting the results, so that participants can apply the method to their own data.
• Symposia, with position papers, invited talks and moderated discussion on a focused research area.
• Guided Exploration Workshops, which use structured activities to examine emerging questions, build shared understanding, or identify future research directions.
• Collaborative Working Groups, where participants work together to produce community resources such as white papers, benchmark datasets, evaluation protocols, software, or research roadmaps.
• Innovation Labs or Design Jams, which support collaborative ideation and rapid prototyping of new concepts, methods or tools.
• Other creative and interactive formats that clearly state their objectives, what participants will experience, and the expected outcomes.z

A workshop proposal is at most three pages and covers:

• Title, organizers (with affiliations and short bios) and a contact person
• Abstract (max 250 words)
• Objectives and expected outcomes
• Planned activities and a timed session outline, including the expected level of participant involvement
• Target audience, and any prerequisites or technical requirements
• Plans for recruiting participants and sharing outcomes (e.g. website, open materials, follow-ups)

Source: https://netscix2027.github.io/