[Announcements] UbiComp 2026 and 2027 - Conference Bid Solicitation

[Edison Thomaz]

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the call for bids to host the 2026 and the 
2027 editions of the ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and 
Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp).

UbiComp is a premier event in the field, formed through the merger of 
the Pervasive and UbiComp conferences. Co-located with UbiComp since 
2013, the ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computing (ISWC) 
explores novel research in wearable computing.

To ensure broad accessibility for our international community, the 
conference rotates across three continents:

2026: Preference will be given to bids from the Americas (Central, 
South, and North America).
2027: Preference will be given to bids from the Asia/Pacific region.

We also welcome proposals from the Middle East and Africa, where UbiComp 
has not yet been hosted.

Ideal host locations should meet the following criteria:

- Venue: Accommodates 500-800 attendees, with facilities for keynotes, 
paper sessions, and networking events.
- Accessibility: Convenient access to airports and public transit.
- Entry/Visa Policy: Country with favorable visa policies for 
international attendees.
- Accommodations: Proximity to diverse lodging options for different 
budgets.
- Local Amenities: Availability of dining, entertainment, and cultural 
attractions.
- Technical Capabilities: Strong technological infrastructure to support 
presentations and event management.

Proposals should include:

- Vision: Conference venue details, logistical plans, and unique aspects 
of your bid.
- Budget: Preliminary financial plan covering venue costs and conference 
expenses.
- Experience: Relevant event-hosting experience.
- Involvement: Details of prior participation in UbiComp or ACM 
SIGCHI/SIGMOBILE conferences.
- Support: Endorsements from local institutions, if available.
- Sponsorship: Plans for securing funding and sponsorships.
- Organizing Team: Names and short bios of proposed conference chairs 
(e.g., general chair, technical program chair).
- Schedule: A tentative program for both UbiComp and ISWC tracks and events.

For further details, please visit: https://www.ubicomp.org/sc/bids.html

Bids will be evaluated based on their alignment with hosting 
requirements. The UbiComp Steering Committee will review all submissions 
and notify the selected host. Bids are accepted on a rolling basis, so 
we encourage interested applicants to contact us as soon as possible for 
guidance in preparing a strong proposal.

To submit your bid or ask questions, please reach out to:

Edison Thomaz (UbiComp Steering Committee Chair) at ethomaz [at] utexas 
[dot] edu

We look forward to your proposals and the opportunity to collaborate on 
a successful UbiComp conference. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for 
any further information.

Best regards,

Edison Thomaz
Associate Professor | UbiComp Steering Committee Chair
William H. Hartwig Fellow in Electrical Engineering
Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin | EER 7.818
(617) 733-6215 | https://www.ethomaz.com