MobiSys 2026

Call For Workshops

ACM MobiSys is a premier venue for researchers working in the area of mobile and wireless systems, middleware, services, and applications. We solicit workshop proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with the conference in June 2026. Workshop papers will be included with the ACM MobiSys proceedings and published in the ACM Digital Library. The duration and format of the workshop are flexible to best adapt to the audience and workshop goal.

The deadline for submitting proposals is December 12th, 2025.

Topics of interest

We expect proposals on new and emerging topics in the general area of mobile and wireless systems, services, and applications. The ideal workshop proposal will focus on a timely and emerging topic, and be able to attract a number of interesting and high-quality contributions that spark discussions in an informal setting. The goal is to stimulate interactive conversations and inspire new research ideas. We will likely feature a mix of some returning and some new workshops.

Submission guidelines

The proposal should be no longer than three pages and should clearly identify:

  1. Name of the workshop
  2. Name, affiliation, and contact of each organizer
  3. A brief statement of interest including a description and rationale for the workshop topic and its relevance to the ACM MobiSys community, as well as a comparison with existing workshops on related topics (if applicable)
  4. List of names and affiliations of potential program/TPC committee members
  5. List of potential keynotes or invited speakers (if applicable)
  6. Planned format of the workshop, including length of the workshop (full-day vs. half-day), the expected number of submissions and participants, a strategy to facilitate lively discussions and attendee involvement, .etc.
  7. If previous editions have been held, a description of past versions of the workshop, including the number of submitted and accepted papers, and the number of attendees
  8. A description of the publicity plan
  9. A draft of the call for papers with workshop deadlines (aligned with the relevant Important Dates below)

Logistics

All workshops will be held together with the ACM MobiSys conference.

Workshop organizers will have to coordinate with the organizing team for event facilities, registration chairs for registration, and publication chairs for camera-ready papers and videos (if relevant).

Workshop organizers can use their own submission website or use one provided by ACM.

Submissions

Please submit your proposal in PDF format via the HotCRP system. All Submissions must be received by the deadline below. https://mobisys2026workshop.hotcrp.com/

Important Dates

Proposal Submission Deadline: December 12th, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: December 19th, 2025

Workshop Submission Deadline: TBD

Camera Ready Deadline: TBD

Workshop Date: TBD

Important update on ACMs [New open access publishing model for 2026 ACM Conferences]

Starting January 1, 2026, ACM will fully transition to Open Access. All ACM publications, including those from ACM-sponsored conferences, will be 100% Open Access. Authors will have two primary options for publishing Open Access articles with ACM: the ACM Open institutional model or by paying Article Processing Charges (APCs). With over 1,800 institutions already part of ACM Open, the majority of ACM-sponsored conference papers will not require APCs from authors or conferences (currently, around 70-75%).

Authors from institutions not participating in ACM Open will need to pay an APC to publish their papers, unless they qualify for a financial or discretionary waiver. To find out whether an APC applies to your article, please consult the list of participating institutions in ACM Open and review the APC Waivers and Discounts Policy. Keep in mind that waivers are rare and are granted based on specific criteria set by ACM.

Understanding that this change could present financial challenges, ACM has approved a temporary subsidy for 2026 to ease the transition and allow more time for institutions to join ACM Open. The subsidy will offer:

This represents a 65% discount, funded directly by ACM. Authors are encouraged to help advocate for their institutions to join ACM Open during this transition period. This temporary subsidized pricing will apply to all conferences scheduled for 2026.

Workshops Chair

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the workshop co-chairs:

Sourav Battacharya (bsourav@gmail.com)

Shijia Pan (span24@ucmerced.edu)