GoIn-Sight Research Group participates in a historic edition of ICSE 2026

Cauã F. Barros

The GoIn-Sight Research Group participated in the 48th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE 2026), held in Rio de Janeiro, which stands out as one of the most remarkable editions in the history of the world's leading conference in the field.

Held in Brazil for the first time, ICSE 2026 brought together a large international community, with more than 2,000 participants from 51 countries. These figures highlight the global scale and high standards of the event, widely regarded as the most prestigious conference in Software Engineering.

A historic edition for Software Engineering

The 2026 edition also set new milestones, with a total of 619 presentations across 104 sessions. Another historic achievement was the publication of the proceedings under the ACM Open model, making all conference content fully accessible to the scientific community.

Brazilian prominence and excellence in organization

Hosting ICSE in Brazil represented a milestone for the national community, demonstrating its relevance on the international stage. The event included more than 400 Brazilian participants, setting a record for the country's participation.

Special recognition is given to Professors Marcos Kalinowski and Rafael Prikladnicki, whose leadership was essential to the organization of this historic edition. The success of ICSE 2026 also reflects the joint efforts of a large team of researchers, organizing committees, and volunteers, whose dedication was crucial to the excellence of the event.

GoIn-Sight contributions and learning

The GoIn-Sight Research Group had an active presence throughout the conference, with multiple papers presented in different workshops and tracks, covering topics such as Systems-of-Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Empirical Software Engineering, and Blockchain.

Beyond the presentations, participation in the event provided an extremely rich learning environment, including:

• Direct engagement with leading researchers from around the world;
• In-depth discussions on emerging trends in the field;
• Exchange of methodological and scientific experiences;
• Critical reflections on the use of technologies such as Large Language Models in Software Engineering research.

The group's presence at ICSE 2026 also included outstanding student contributions, reinforcing its role in training new researchers and strengthening its international presence.

Impact and perspectives

Participation in ICSE 2026 reinforces the international visibility of the GoIn-Sight Research Group and highlights the quality of research developed at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG). Beyond scientific results, the event provided connections, insights, and opportunities that will certainly influence the group's next steps.

The GoIn-Sight group thanks all collaborators, students, partners, and organizers who contributed to the success of this historic edition of ICSE.

📸 Check out the full photo gallery from the event: GoIn-SIGHT at ICSE 2026 Gallery