Call for Papers: S+SSPR 2026

The Joint IAPR International Workshops on Statistical Techniques in Pattern Recognition and Structural and Syntactic Pattern Recognition (S+SSPR 2026) invites submissions addressing topics in statistical, structural, or syntactic pattern recognition and their applications.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Paper submission	May 15, 2026
Notification of acceptance	June 30, 2026
Camera ready papers	July 15, 2026
Early Bird Registration	Until July 15, 2026
Regular Registration	July 16 - August 17, 2026
Workshop	August 24 - 26, 2026

SPR Topics

• Classification
• Prediction
• Gaussian Processes
• Randomized Algorithms
• Multiple Classifiers
• Ensemble Methods
• Model Selection
• Feature Selection
• Dimensionality Reduction
• Dissimilarity Representations
• Metric Learning
• Representation Learning
• Multiple Instance Learning
• Clustering
• Semi Supervised learning
• Weakly Supervised Learning
• Active Learning
• Novelty Detection
• Deep Learning
• Generative Models
• Adversarial Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Transfer Learning
• Domain Adaptation
• Data Complexity
• Data Modeling

SSPR Topics

• Structural Matching
• Structural Complexity
• Syntactic Pattern Recognition
• Graph-theoretic Methods
• Graph Neural Networks
• Graphical Models
• Structural Kernels
• Spectral Methods
• Spatio-Temporal Pattern Recognition
• Structured Text Analysis
• Intelligent Sensing Systems
• Multimedia Analysis
• Multimedia Retrieval
• Image Document Analysis
• Image Understanding
• Shape Analysis

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts should be a maximum of 10 pages, including all references.
• Follow Springer’s LNCS style (Latex or Word).
• Submit papers via EasyChair in PDF format.
• Accepted papers will be published in Springer’s LNCS series, provided that at least one author registers for the workshop and presents the paper.
• Visit Easychair.org

Camera-Ready Instructions

• Camera-ready versions of accepted papers are due on July 15, 2026.
• Papers should be in LNCS format and abide by the strict page limit of 10 pages, including references.
• Do not abuse the LNCS format.
• Ensure figures and labelling are clear and readable.
• Familiarize yourself with the LNCS author guidelines.
• Take reviewers' comments into consideration.

Prepare the following files for your camera-ready submission:

1. A zipped file containing all your LaTeX sources OR a Word file in the RTF format.
2. A PDF version of your camera-ready paper.
3. A completed, scanned, and signed copy of the Copyright form.

Registration Fees

All prices are in CHF. IAPR Members and Students are required to send proof of status to the Secretariat (corina.masanti@unibe.ch). All accepted papers require one Early Bird registration from at least one author of the paper. Please mention your paper number when registering. Each registration can cover a maximum of three papers.

Each type of registration entitles the purchaser access to:

• All presentations including the keynotes
• Lunches (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
• Coffee breaks and snacks
• Exquisite conference dinner
• Welcome reception

Early Bird (Until July 15, 2026)

• General: CHF 690
• IAPR Member: CHF 590
• Student: CHF 490

Regular (July 16 - August 17, 2026)

• General: CHF 790
• IAPR Member: CHF 690
• Student: CHF 590

Additional Dinner Ticket: CHF 120

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