================================ IEEE AIxVR 2026 - Call for workshops & special sessions 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & extended and Virtual Reality January 26-28, 2026 (Osaka, Japan) See https://aivr.science.uu.nl/2026 for details. ================================ Deadline for workshops & special session proposals: Sep 15, 2025 ================================ IEEE AIxVR stands out as a distinctive event that brings together researchers and professionals across the spectrum of Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Virtual Reality. It serves as a global platform fostering collaboration between these diverse fields, facilitating the presentation of cutting-edge advancements, identifying emerging research avenues, and collectively shaping the future of these dynamic research domains. ================================ Call for workshops & special sessions ================================ *Workshops* are an important part of IEEE AIxVR and complement the main program. They offer the opportunity to discuss topics related to AR/VR and AI more focused, explore new research directions and novel applications, and provide excellent opportunities for networking. Workshops should have a call for papers and therefore typically feature several regular paper presentations. These can be complemented with other activities such as invited talks, panels, demos, roundtables, and hands-on sessions. *Special sessions* provide organizers with an opportunity to host a session about a dedicated topic related to the conference as part of the technical program. Organizers are expected to recruit submissions, invite speakers, and take other related actions to organize their sessions. They should have a separate call for papers and typically feature at least four paper presentations, which can be complemented with other activities, such as invited talks or panels. Workshops & special sessions will be integrated into the main conference, which will take place from Jan 26-28, 2025, in Osaka, Japan. People interested in hosting such events at IEEE AIxVR 2026 should check the related call (https://aivr.science.uu.nl/2026/aixvr2026_cfw.html) and submit their proposals by Sep 15 at the latest. To facilitate promotion and maximise participation, proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and notifications will be sent within a couple of days after submission and no later than Sep 20, 2025. Early submissions are highly encouraged. Questions? Check the related call or send an email to the workshop co-chairs via aixvr-2026-workshops@googlegroups.com