UbiComp / ISWC 2026
Doctoral Colloquium
Overview
The UbiComp/ISWC 2026 Doctoral Colloquium (DC) is a forum for PhD students to present their research and receive feedback from experienced members of the UbiComp/ISWC community. It is designed for doctoral candidates who have done substantial work already on their PhD thesis, yet with enough time left for feedback to meaningfully shape it. Participants give brief, informal presentations followed by in-depth discussions with an international panel of experts in PhD supervision. The goal is to foster high-quality, constructive feedback and peer exchange in a supportive setting.
Schedule
| Venue | Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room 5J | 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcome by the Chairs | Silvia Santini, Xing Xie |
| Room 5J | 8:45 - 9:30 | One-Minute Madness Session + Discussion at the Posters | All DC Students |
| Room 5J & Room 5G | 9:30 - 10:30 | Feedback Session 1 | Selected DC Students |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| Room 5J & Room 5G | 11:00 - 12:30 | Feedback Session 2 | Selected DC Students |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch | ||
| Room 5J | 14:00 - 14:45 | Feedback Wrap-Up Session | |
| Room 5J | 14:45 - 15:30 | Expert Talk I | James Scott |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| Room 5J | 16:00 - 16:45 | Expert Talk II | Thomas Plötz |
| Room 5J | 16:45 - 17:15 | Concluding Remarks | Silvia Santini, Xing Xie |
| 18:30 - 21:30 | DC Dinner |
Chairs
Sarah Clinch
University of Manchester
Silvia Santini
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Yingjie Xia
Hangzhou Dianzi University
Xing Xie
Shanghai AI Lab