Call for bids to host COMSOC 2027

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# Call for Bids to Host COMSOC 2027

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It is my pleasure to open the call for bids to host **COMSOC 2027**, the 
11th International Workshop on Computational Social Choice.

In previous years, COMSOC has been held as a 3- to 4-day meeting 
attracting around 100 participants. The workshop usually has 3-5 invited 
talks and 40-60 contributed papers (oral and poster). In 2008 and 2010 
the workshop was preceded by an extra day of introductory tutorials, and 
in 2016 by an industry day. These additional events were attended by 
more than half of the workshop participants.

## How to Submit a Bid

If you would like to host COMSOC 2027, please email your bid to:

- **Jiehua Chen** (primary contact): [email protected]

or to one or more other members of the COMSOC steering committee:

- **Omer Lev**: [email protected]
- **Marcus Pivato**: [email protected]
- **Péter Biró**: [email protected]

**Deadline: 15 June 2026.**

We encourage everyone to apply. However, please bear in mind that we aim 
for COMSOC to balance between locations that are geographically 
convenient for large segments of the community (mainly Europe and North 
America) and locations with potential for growth.

## What to Include in Your Bid

**(1) Location and Facilities.** Where do you propose to hold COMSOC 
2027? Please state both the city and the exact venue, and comment on the 
suitability of the available facilities for the scientific program as 
well as for lunches and coffee breaks. Please also comment on the 
accessibility and attractiveness of the location, and on the 
availability of suitable accommodation (including low-budget options) 
and transport.

**(2) Organization.** Who would be the main local organizer? Which 
institution (e.g., university) would host the workshop? Please also 
comment on local research groups that would benefit from attracting COMSOC.

**(3) Schedule.** What dates do you suggest? The workshop should take 
place in or around May-September 2027. Are there any local constraints? 
Are you aware of any other international events that may affect the 
choice of dates (see partial list below)? What schedule do you suggest 
for the paper reviewing procedure?

**(4) Budget.** How do you intend to finance the workshop? Please 
provide a preliminary budget. Expenses to keep in mind include: invited 
speakers, coffee breaks, lunches, a social dinner, and possibly room and 
equipment hire, secretarial and administrative support, and a half-day 
excursion. What level of registration (regular and student) fees do you 
anticipate, and what would they cover? Please ensure that fees are as 
low as possible.

Finally, please include any other issues you consider important.

All potential proposers are encouraged to contact us informally before 
submitting a bid. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any 
questions, e.g., additional funding opportunities etc.

## Potentially Conflicting Events

- **IJCAI 2027** (typically July/August)
- **AAMAS 2027** (typically May/June)
- **EC 2027** (typically June/July)
- **SAGT 2027** (typically September)

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