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SYMPOSIA/SPECIAL SESSIONS LIST
EAA 2027, Special Session on Emotions and Affective Agents
Chair(s): Emilio Vivancos and Joaquin Taverner
SPIKE 2027, Special Session on eSports Performance, Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge in Esports - Trends & Applications
Chair(s): Faten Chaieb-Chakchouk, Malika Charrad and Sebastien Ricciardi
Special Session on Emotions and Affective Agents -
EAA
2027
Paper Submission:
December 3, 2026
Authors Notification:
December 21, 2026
Camera Ready and Registration:
January 8, 2027
Scope
The Emotion and Affective Agents ICAART Special Session aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and experts from artificial intelligence, psychology, computer science, and human–computer interaction to explore the multifaceted role of emotions and their integration into intelligent systems.
This session will explore cutting-edge topics such as emotion recognition, affective computing, and the design and development of affective agents, along with their applications across diverse domains including healthcare, education, and gaming. In particular, there is growing interest in the application of AI to mental health, driven by an increasing awareness of emotional well-being and the need for accessible, technology-supported solutions.
Articles examining recent advances, challenges, and ethical considerations in understanding and modeling human emotions for computational applications are welcome.
This session will provide a platform for participants to share insights, exchange ideas, and collaboratively shape the future of affective computing.
Special Session on eSports Performance, Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge in Esports - Trends & Applications -
SPIKE
2027
Paper Submission:
December 3, 2026
Authors Notification:
December 21, 2026
Camera Ready and Registration:
January 8, 2027
Scope
This special session aims to explore the dynamic intersections of esports and artificial intelligence, highlighting how AI methods and agent-based systems transform competitive gaming, player performance, audience engagement, and the broader esports industry. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, and industry experts, this session seeks to advance dialogue on both opportunities and challenges presented by AI in esports. We invite contributions that present novel theoretical frameworks, innovative methodologies, and practical implementations that advance the understanding and application of AI within the esports domain.