Be part of NWO ICT.OPEN2026: submit your abstract! 

Do you want to present your research results at the Dutch Research Council (NWO) ICT.OPEN2026? Check out the tracks and submit your abstract for a demo, oral, and/or poster presentation! The deadline for abstract submission is 13 January 2026

Submit an abstract 

Tracks 

NWO ICT.OPEN2026 has the following tracks: 

  • Advanced Methods, Data and Analyses to understand Living Systems 
  • Application-Oriented AI: Bridging Research and Industry 
  • Computer Systems and Networks (FCSN) 
  • Digital Twin Technology in Area Development 
  • Formal Methods 
  • Human-Computer Interaction and Societal Impact in the Netherlands 
  • ICT in National Technology Strategy of the Netherlands 
  • Mastering Complexity for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) 
  • Ontologies and Knowledge Graphs 
  • Resilient Digital Infrastructures 
  • Responsible and Safe AI  
  • Smart Industry 
  • Software Engineering (VERSEN) 
  • The Art of Security and Trust 
  • The Future of ICT Education 

More information can be found on the NWO ICT.OPEN website: Call for abstracts NWO ICT.OPEN2026 | ICT Open 

NWO ICT.OPEN2026 

The conference will be held on 15 and 16 April 2026 at de Doelen, Rotterdam. Scientists from all ICT research disciplines and industries are brought together to learn, share ideas, and network. NWO ICT.OPEN is organised annually by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). IPN, the platform Praktijkgericht ICT-onderzoek (PRIO) and Digital Holland are co-organisers of NWO ICT.OPEN in 2026.

Save the date and visit www.ictopen.nl to submit your abstract, or for more information.  

November 26, 2025