MSSiS 2026

Call for Papers

As digital twins, cyber-physical systems, and AIenhanced software proliferate, modeling and simulation are becoming central to the engineering of modern software-intensive systems. The 8th Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Software-Intensive Systems (MSSiS 2026) is positioned within this evolving landscape. The MSSiS aims to offer a forum for discussion in ICSE 2026 focused on simulation and executable models in the context of Software Engineering and foster discussions around the potential synergies between the modeling and simulation (M&S) paradigm and Software Engineering practices. Theme: Modeling the Next Frontier: Simulation for Futuristic SoftwareIntensive Systems and Beyond.

Topics

We welcome contributions on topics including (but not limited to):

  • Digital Twins: modeling, simulation, and engineering challenges.
  • Quantum Computing Simulation and other emerging technologies.
  • Modeling and simulation of IoT systems and architectures.
  • Industry 4.0: simulation of manufacturing, automation, and cyber-physical systems.
  • Smart cities: challenges in modeling, simulation, and SE.
  • AI and LLMs in modeling, simulation, and software development.
  • Education and training in modeling and simulation.
  • Model-Driven Engineering, executable models, and models@runtime.
  • Simulation-oriented software engineering and execution frameworks.
  • Simulation of complex software-intensive systems (e.g., systems-of-systems, critical systems).
  • Tools and platforms supporting simulation and model execution.
  • Runtime models and simulation for experimentation and empirical studies.

Submission Types:

  • Emerging Research Papers (up to 8 pages): novel research addressing real-world challenges.
  • Position Papers (up to 5 pages): visionary or reflective contributions.
  • Extended Abstracts (up to 2 pages): brief, provocative ideas. Free of APC charges.

Each submission will be peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the ICSE 2026 Workshop Proceedings (ACM DL).

Tentative Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: Mon 20 Oct 2025 23:59.
  • Submission Deadline (Hard): Sun 2nd Nov 2025 23:59.
  • Notification of Acceptance: Tue 2nd Dec 2025 23:59.
  • Camera-ready Deadline: Mon 26th Jan, 2026.
  • Workshop Date: 12th April 2026.

Organizers:

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  • Valdemar Vicente Graciano Neto (UFG, Brazil)
  • Hans Vangheluwe (University of Antwerp, Belgium)
  • Philipp Zech (University of Innsbruck, Austria)