PPMAS 2026 — The 27th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems | CFP & Deadlines
PPMAS (27th Edition) — The 27th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems — is a peer-reviewed academic conference in Engineering & Robotics taking place Dec 13–16, 2026 at Kumamoto-Jo Hall, Kumamoto, Japan. The event brings together researchers, doctoral candidates, faculty members, and industry practitioners to present original work, exchange ideas, and explore emerging trends shaping the field of Engineering & Robotics. Organized by Academic Conference Committee. Key topics include Engineering & Robotics Foundations & Frontiers, Methods, Architectures & Applied Systems, Empirical Evaluations & Benchmarks. The technical program typically features keynote addresses from leading experts, full paper presentations, interactive poster sessions, and hands-on workshops or tutorials that balance foundational theory with applied, real-world innovation. Delegates can expect structured opportunities for networking, panel discussions, and cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange with peers from universities, research institutes, and industry across the globe. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts for rigorous peer review, with accepted papers published in the official conference proceedings and made available through recognized academic indexing and citation databases. Whether attending as a first-time presenter or an established scholar, participants gain a valuable platform to showcase research contributions, receive constructive feedback from domain experts, and build lasting professional connections within the Engineering & Robotics research community.
Kumamoto, JapanConference Schedule & Location
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Host Location: Kumamoto, Japan (Kumamoto-Jo Hall)
Official Website: https://www.prima2026.org/
Indexed Research Tracks & Topics
- Engineering & Robotics Foundations & Frontiers
- Methods, Architectures & Applied Systems
- Empirical Evaluations & Benchmarks
- Interdisciplinary & Cross-Domain Applications
Frequently Asked Questions about PPMAS 2026
When and where is PPMAS 2026?
PPMAS 2026 (The 27th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems) takes place Dec 13–16, 2026 and is held in Kumamoto, Japan at Kumamoto-Jo Hall. Format: In-Person.
How do I submit a paper to PPMAS 2026?
Authors can submit manuscripts through the official submission portal at https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/PRIMA2026/. Review the CFP tracks and formatting guidelines before uploading.
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