Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite submissions to the 6th ACM International
Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (ACM GOODIT
2026), which will take place in Pisa, Italy, from 2–4 September 2026.
ACM GOODIT is a premier international forum for researchers,
practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the latest
innovations, trends, and challenges in leveraging technology, data,
and interdisciplinary approaches for social good and the UN
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference welcomes
contributions exploring the intersection of technology with fields
such as social sciences, healthcare, environmental studies, and public
policy, highlighting the broader societal impact of digital
transformation.
=========== CALL FOR PAPERS ===========
ACM GOODIT 2026
6th ACM International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good
Pisa, Italy, 2-4 September 2026
https://goodit2026.di.unipi.it
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Conference Track
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We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not
limited to:
- Data Science and AI for Social Good:
* Social Impact of Machine Learning Applications
* Data and Algorithmic Biases and Potential Societal Risks
* Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI Models' Impact on Society
* Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency in Machine Learning
* Citizen Science and Civic Intelligence
* Data Sensing, Processing and Persistence
- Technology and Applications for Social Good:
* AI and Machine Learning for Social and Humanitarian Response
* IoT Solutions for Sustainable Development
* Decentralised Approaches to IT
* Digital Solutions for Cultural Heritage
* Game, Entertainment, and Multimedia Applications
* IT for Education, Smart Living, Health and Social Care
* Social Informatics
- Environmental Sustainability and Technology:
* Green Computing and Energy-Efficient Technologies
* Climate Change Modelling and Environmental Science
* Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
* Sustainable Networking and Communication Systems
* Technology Addressing the Digital Divide
* Sustainable Cities and Transportation
* Frugal Solutions for IT
- Ethics, Policy, and Governance in Tech for Social Good:
* Regulatory and Policy Frameworks for Ethical Tech
* Governance of AI and Autonomous Systems in Social Contexts
* Digital Rights and Freedom in the Age of Technology
* Data Privacy and Security in Social Applications
* Privacy and Trust Issues and Solutions
* Smart Governance and E-administration
* Socially Responsible IT Solutions
SPECIAL ISSUES:
Selected papers from the conference will be invited to submit extended
versions to Special Issues (details forthcoming).
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Important Dates
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• Full Paper Submission (all tracks): 17 MAY 2026
• Notification: 7 JUNE 2026
• Camera-Ready: 21 JUNE 2026
• Conference: 2–4 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Submission Guidelines
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Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been
previously published.
All papers must clearly outline the research question, methodology,
results, and implications for social good.
The papers should follow the new ACM format
(https://authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/taps-production-workflow).
* Main Track and Special Tracks Full Paper Submission should be a
maximum of 9 pages. (ACM double column format)
* Work-in-Progress papers should be a maximum of 6 pages. (ACM
double column format)
* Ph.D. track papers should be a maximum of 4 pages. (ACM double
column format)
Documents with a length disproportionate to their contribution will be
rejected. These submissions will undergo a single-blind peer review
process involving three evaluations each. Accepted papers will be
included in the ACM Digital Library. Each accepted paper must have at
least one of its authors register for and physically present the work
at the conference. For additional details, please check the
“Submission of Papers” web page.
By submitting your article to an ACM Publication, you are hereby
acknowledging that you and your co-authors are subject to all ACM
Publications Policies[1], including ACM's new Publications Policy on
Research Involving Human Participants and Subjects[2]. Alleged
violations of this policy or any ACM Publications Policy will be
investigated by ACM and may result in a full retraction of your paper,
in addition to other potential penalties, as per ACM Publications
Policy.
Please ensure that you and your co-authors obtain an ORCID ID[3], so
you can complete the publishing process for your accepted paper. ACM
has been involved in ORCID from the start and we have recently made
a commitment to collect ORCID IDs from all of our published
authors[4]. We are committed to improve author discoverability, ensure
proper attribution and contribute to ongoing community efforts around
name normalisation; your ORCID ID will help in these efforts.
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HOTCRP Submission Link
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https://goodit2026.hotcrp.com/
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Contact Us
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For any inquiries regarding the call for papers, please contact
andrea[dot]michienzi[at]unipi[dot]it
We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you at the ACM
GOODIT 2026 Conference!
ACM GOODIT 2026 Conference Committee
Links:
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[1] https://www.acm.org/publications/policies
[2]
https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/research-involving-human-participants-and-subjects
[3] https://orcid.org/register
[4] https://authors.acm.org/author-resources/orcid-faqs
Respectfully
Dr.-Ing. Shadi Attarha
Sustainable Communication Networks
Faculty of Physics and Electrical Engineering
University of Bremen
NW1, Otto-Hahn-Allee 1
28359 Bremen, Germany
