Call for Papers: ACM GOODIT 2026-Deadline extended (Firm): 15 June 2026

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 Elsevier's Special issue of Future Generation Computer Systems, "Future Generation Information Technology for Social Good."

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 Important Dates
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 • Full Paper Submission (all tracks): 15 June 2026 - Extended deadline (Firm)
 • 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)


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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

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