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Conference Overview

Cyberworlds 2026 is organised and hosted by the University of Bradford, UK and will be run in both in-person and hybrid mode.

Keeping with the tradition of the past 23 years, CW26 brings together researchers, artists, and industry builders to explore the next generation of intelligent virtual environments.

The conference focuses on artificial intelligence, immersive interaction, visual computing, intelligent agents, cybersecurity, emerging quantum computing, and their societal impact on cyberworlds. Participants will engage with technical papers, invited keynotes, poster presentations, as well as hands-on demos showcasing the state of the art in the field.

CW26 is hosted in Bradford, UK. Bradford is a dynamic and creative city in West Yorkshire, known for its growing digital, cultural, and creative ecosystem. With a strong sense of place and ambition, Bradford was proud to be nominated as the UK City of Culture 2025, reflecting its vibrant communities and cultural momentum. Participants in the conference should expect focused tracks, an industry forum, and strong opportunities for collaboration.

Conference Tracks

AI & Machine Learning

Intelligent systems and adaptive models for next-generation cyberworld applications.

Virtual & Augmented Reality

Immersive displays, interaction techniques, and experience design.

Visual & Interactive Computing

Visualisation, rendering, and real-time interactive computational systems.

Cognitive & Human Machine Interaction

Human-centred design, cognition-aware systems, and inclusive interaction.

Cybersecurity for Cyberworlds

Secure-by-design approaches for trust, privacy, and safe digital ecosystems.

Quantum Computing for Cyberworlds

Emerging quantum methods and applications relevant to cyberworld research.

Important Dates

Plan your submissions and travel.

3 April 2026, Friday

Submission opening

Submission system opens for full, short, and poster papers.

12 June 2026, Friday

Submission closing

Final deadline for all paper submissions.

7 August 2026, Friday

Paper notification

Authors receive paper decisions.

11 September 2026, Friday

Camera-ready paper submission deadline

Final camera-ready papers must be submitted.

11 September 2026, Friday

Author registration deadline

At least one author must complete registration.

15-17th December 2026

Conference

Cyberworlds 2026 takes place in Bradford, UK.