Call for Papers - HCIS 2024

HCIS 2024: 17th International Conference on Human Centred Intelligent Systems

19-21 June, 2024 | Santa Cruz, Madeira

http://hcis-24.kesinternational.org/

Part of KES Smart Digital Futures event which groups AMSTA-24, IDT-24, HCIS-24, InMed-24, SEEL-24 and STS-24 in one venue.

http://sdf-24.kesinternational.org/

Aim

KES-HCIS-24 is an international scientific symposium for research in the fields of human center intelligent systems. The aim of the conference is to provide an internationally respected forum for scientific research in the technologies and applications of human center intelligent systems.

Human-centered intelligent systems (HCIS) are information systems applying artificial intelligence in order to support humans and to interact with people. At the forefront of the human-centered intelligent systems, assistant systems have emerged as prime examples. These systems, such as voice-oriented platforms like Alexa and Siri, as well as text-oriented platforms like ChatGPT and Bard, have revolutionized the way we interact with technology. They have proven to be invaluable tools, capable of handling complex tasks without demanding specialized domain expertise, drawing significant attention due to the remarkable strides in generative artificial intelligence.

However, the true essence of human-centered intelligent systems goes beyond mere convenience and utility. The human element plays a pivotal role in various aspects of these systems. From optimizing knowledge representations and developing algorithms to collecting and labeling data and deciding what to model in the first place, humans are indispensable in shaping and guiding the capabilities of intelligent systems.

Dates, Conference and Publication

• Submission Deadline: 15 January 2024

• Acceptance Notification: 19 February 2024

• Camera Ready Submission: 11 March 2024

• Presentation at Conference: 19-21 June 2024

• Publication: Springer; Series on Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies

Scope

We invite research- and practice-based contributions to the Human-Centered Intelligent Systems (HCIS) conference, which is collocated under the umbrella of KES Smart Digital Futures. The conference will have a general track and will also include a set of specialized invited sessions or workshops. We are also calling for organizers of invited sessions or workshops who would like to address special related subjects.

The following topics define the conference scope, although other associated subjects may be applicable:

1. Cognition

Artificial Intelligence and Cognition
Smart Interpretation of Images, Numbers, Texts, Voices, Dialogs, Sensors, Actors, Information, Signals, Events
Cognitive Computing and the Internet of Things
Human and User Modeling
User, Context, Cognitive, and Learning Models
Knowledge Technologies and Semantic Web
Knowledge Modeling, Representation, Reasoning and Inference
Transparency, Explanation and Rationality
Distinctively Human Qualities: Expertise, Judgement, Intuition, Empathy, Moral Compass, Creativity
2. Generation

Generative AI
Generation of Text, Graphics, Video, Sound, Signals
Language Models and Natural Language Processing
Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics
Statistical Learning
Clustering and Classification
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Intelligent Assistants and Chatbots
Pattern Recognition
Decision Support, Simulation and Management
Transformation of Human Tasks
3. Architecture

Intelligent Services and Architectures
Intelligent Digital Systems and Services Architecture, Modeling and Engineering
Resilient and Adaptive Software Architecture
Digital Enterprise Architecture
AI-based Platform Architectures
Internet of Things and Sensor Networks
Robotics and Remote Control
Recommender Services and Chatbots
Intelligent Platforms and Ecosystems
Blockchains and Distributed Transactions
Cyber Security, Identity Management and Digital Rights
Human-Centered Service Systems
Dynamics of Action and Interaction
Adaptive Systems, Services, and Processes
Virtual Environments
Ecology of Service Systems
Complexity of Socio-Technical Systems
4. Ethics and Social Considerations

Ethics and Value Alignment in Human-Machine Interactions
Ethical Decision-Making and Intelligent Systems: Fairness and Equality, Transparency, Explanation, Privacy, Safety, Responsibility, Reflection
Value Trade-Offs and Ethical Dilemmas
Political and Social Dimensions of AI
Social Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Human Rights
Democracy, Inclusion, Freedom of Speech
Effective Regulation, Policy-Making, and Legal Compliance
Ethical Leadership in the Deployment and Procurement of Intelligent Systems
Impact of Information Technology on Business and Society
Benefits, Risks, Security, Privacy, Trust
Governance, Laws, and Regulation
5. Intelligent Interaction and Visualization

Mobile Technologies and Intelligent Services
Intelligent Audio, Video and Signal Processing
Intelligent Language Analytics and Generation
Intelligent Visualization, Interaction, Collaboration and Communication
Intelligent Virtual and Augmented Reality
Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction
Intelligent Multimodal Interactive Systems
Intelligent Affective Computing
Ergonomics and Design
Interaction and Game Design
Robots and Unmanned Systems
Safety Management and Human Factors


Call for Invited Sessions

An invited session consists of a presentation session of 6 to 12 or more papers on a specific conference topic, organised as half or full day mini-conference. We invite senior scientists who have a special interest in a specific conference topic to take responsibility for an invited session, gathering papers from a range of research expertise around the world.

Researchers who would like to organise one or more Invited Sessions on topics falling within the scope of the conference are invited to submit a proposal for consideration.


For details of the sessions accepted so far see here:
http://hcis-24.kesinternational.org/cmsISdisplay.php

IS01: IS - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Human Centered Intelligent Systems

IS02: Edge Computing Technologies for Mobile Computing and Internet of Things (4th Edition)

Submission Guidelines and Review Process

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished papers which are not under review for another conference, workshop, or journal by the time of submission. The contributors should address one or more research areas included above.

Detailed submission information is available on the conference page --here--

Submitted papers will undergo double-blind peer review by at least two members of the program committee. Prior to submission, please ensure that you have removed any information from your paper which could identify the authors. Paper acceptance is based on the following criteria: novelty, technical soundness, practical or theoretical impact, clarity, and presentation. At least one author per paper submission is required to register for the conference, and to present the paper.

Organisation

General Chairs:

Alfred Zimmermann, Reutlingen University, Germany
Rainer Schmidt, Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Programme Chairs:

Rashmi Jain, Montclair University, USA,
Yoshimasa Masuda, CMU, USA and Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Honorary Chairs:

T. Watanabe, Nagoya University, Japan
L. C. Jain, KES International, Australia

Executive Chair: Prof. Robert Howlett, Visiting Professor, 'Aurel Vlaicu' University of Arad, Romania and Visiting Professor, Bournemouth University, UK


International Programme Committee

The list of the IPC members will be added shortly to the conference page -- here --