Dear Colleague, We are delighted to invite you to contribute to IEEE AIxVR 2026, the 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Extended and Virtual Reality. This event offers a unique forum for sharing your latest research and engaging with an international community at the intersection of AI and XR. ================================ IEEE AIxVR 2026 - Call for papers 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & extended and Virtual Reality January 26-28, 2026 (Osaka, Japan) ================================ Deadline 1st call (full/short papers): September 26, 2025 See https://aivr.science.uu.nl/2026/ for details. ================================ 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. This event 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. === AREAS OF INTEREST ========== + Integration of AI in XR + Innovation at the Intersection of AI and XR: + XR for AI + Technical and Human Challenges + Ethical Considerations in AI-driven XR + Industry Relevance === SUBMISSIONS ========== See https://aivr.science.uu.nl/2026/aixvr2026_cfp.html for details. Conference proceedings will be published by IEEE Computer Society Press and submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Contributions of distinguished quality will be selected for best paper awards and invited to be extended for a special section in the Computers & Graphics journal (Elsevier) and the International Journal of Semantic Computing. === VENUE & DATES ========== The conference will take place from January 26-28, 2026, at the University of Osaka, Japan. We warmly invite you to submit your work and participate. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (ataheritajar@augusta.edu<mailto:ataheritajar@augusta.edu>). Best regards, Alireza Taheritajar Publicity Chair, IEEE AIxVR 2026