ECMFA 2026: 22nd European Conference on Modelling Foundations and Applications Rennes, France, June 29-July 3, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://conf.researchr.org/track/ecmfa-2026/ |
| Abstract registration deadline | December 7, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | December 19, 2025 |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=staf2026 |
22nd European Conference on Modelling Foundations and Applications (ECMFA 2026)
Call for Papers
July 2026 – Rennes, France (co-located with STAF 2026).
https://conf.researchr.org/track/ecmfa-2026/
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About ECMFA
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Model-Based Engineering (MBE) is an approach to the design, analysis, and development of software and systems that rely on exploiting high-level models and computer-based automation to achieve significant boosts in both productivity and quality.
The European Conference on Modelling Foundations and Applications (ECMFA) is the premier European forum dedicated to advancing the state of knowledge and fostering the application of all aspects of MBE and related approaches.
This year, ECMFA will rely on two independent rounds of reviewing, starting in December and February, respectively. Papers accepted in the first round are published as soon as they are ready and presented at the conference. Papers accepted in the second round are published after the camera-ready deadline and presented at the conference.
The outcome of each review process can be: Accept, Accept with minor revision, Resubmit with major revision, or Reject. Authors will be granted enough time to apply the required changes.
All accepted papers will be published in the JOT journal, which is platinum open-access and indexed by Scopus, DBLP, and Scientific Commons, among others.
=========== Call for Papers ===========
We are soliciting papers presenting original research on all aspects of model-based engineering. Two types of submissions are possible:
* Foundation Papers, dealing with modeling foundations, such as metamodeling, model transformations, model validation, verification and testing, model engineering methods and tools, and related aspects.
* Application Papers, dealing with the application of modeling techniques, including experience reports on the use of MBE methods and tools, industrial case studies, or successful applications of MBE practices in industry or in public administration, with significant modeling lessons learned. All applications must have been done in real contexts, and at least one of the authors of the paper must be from the company or administration where the application took place.
=========== Submission process ===========
Submissions must conform to the JOT LaTeX template (https://www.jot.fm/templates/jot.zip or https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/journal-of-object-technology-jot-template/htdbfxfnyjjj) and must not exceed 14 pages (including figures, references, and appendices). Secondary studies may use 2 additional pages for references only. Failure to conform to these guidelines may result in the disqualification of the paper. No simultaneous submission to other publication outlets (either a conference or a journal) is allowed; any concurrent submission will be deemed a serious breach of scientific ethics, resulting in the immediate rejection of the paper, and appropriate action will be taken.
All submissions will be peer-reviewed by at least three members of the Program Committee.
All papers have to be submitted electronically in PDF format through Easychair (link to be published).
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
* Foundations of MBE, including model transformations, domain-specific languages, verification and validation approaches, etc.
* Novel paradigms, formalisms, applications, approaches, frameworks, or processes for model-based engineering, such as low-code/no-code development, digital twins, etc.
* Interplay between MBE with and for AI-based systems.
* Application of MBE methods, tools, and techniques to specific domains, e.g., automotive, aerospace, cyber-physical systems, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or IoT.
* Successful use of MBE in connection with other disciplines and approaches, such as Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Open Source, or Safety Assurance.
* Educational aspects of MBE.
* Tools and initiatives for the successful adoption of MBE in industry.
=========== Review criteria and process ===========
The program committee will assess all papers for novelty, significance, technical quality, rigour, and suitability for the conference.
Contributions can be submitted to any of the two submission periods. In both rounds, each submitted paper can be recommended by the Program Committee to be accepted-as-is, accepted with minor revisions, undergo major revisions, or rejected.
Papers accepted at any of the two rounds with major or minor revisions will be given a specified period of time to perform the revisions and resubmit. The same reviewers will assess how well the authors have addressed the revision requests and whether the final paper maintains or improves the level of contribution of the original submission. Revisions that significantly lessen the contribution of the work or fail to address the reviewers’ original concerns adequately will result in the paper’s rejection. Papers not accepted but with a sufficient level of quality may be encouraged to be resubmitted next year, or alternatively as regular JOT articles, hence continuing their review process through the normal journal channels.
Papers will be published in the JOT journal as soon as they are accepted and one of their authors registers at the conference.
=========== Artifacts ===========
Artifacts are recommended but not required for the initial submission. Depending on the papers, reviewers may take the existence of artifacts as a positive signal about the work. Also, depending on the papers, artifacts may be required as a condition for publication.
=========== Publication ===========
All accepted papers will be published as platinum open-access journal publications in JOT. At least one author for each accepted paper must register before the early registration deadline and present the paper during the conference. Failure to do so will result in the paper being withdrawn from the proceedings.
=============== Important Dates ===============
* Round 1
- Submission (abstract): Sun 7 Dec 2025
- Submission (paper): Fri 19 Dec 2025
- Notification: Fri 6 Feb 2026
- Submission (revision): Sun 15 Mar 2026
* Round 2
- Submission (abstract): Fri 13 Feb 2026
- Submission (paper): Sun 22 Feb 2026
- Notification: Fri 10 Apr 2026
- Submission (revision): Sun 26 Apr 2026
* Final notification to authors: Fri 15 May 2026
* Submission (camera-ready version): Mon 1 Jun 2026
* Conference: July 2026
=========== ECMFA 2026 Program Chairs ===========
Önder Babur, Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
Massimo Tisi, IMT Atlantique, France