EASSS 2026

The Organizing Committee of the 26th European Agent Systems Summer School (EASSS 2026) invites tutorial proposals for the event to be held at Malmö University, Sweden, on 21–22 September 2026. We are looking for engaging, well-structured tutorials that introduce key ideas in Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems while also highlighting emerging directions shaping the field today. Topics aligned with communities such as AAMAS and the JAAMAS journal are especially relevant.

Tutorials should provide a clear and balanced perspective on a topic, combining conceptual understanding with practical insight and real-world relevance. Each tutorial will run for approximately 3 hours (typically split into two 90-minute sessions) and is usually delivered by one or two instructors. We welcome contributions from both experienced researchers and early-career academics, aiming to create an interactive and high-quality learning experience for participants.

A contribution towards travel and accommodation may be provided for accepted tutorials.

Submission Instructions

Tutorial proposals must be submitted as a single PDF document (maximum 2 pages) using the official LaTeX template. Proposals should clearly communicate both the academic value and the learning experience of the tutorial. The expected structure follows established EASSS guidelines.

The proposal should include:

1. Title of the tutorial
2. Tutors (affiliation, contact details, personal webpages)
3. Abstract (100–300 words, suitable for website publication)
4. Structured outline of topics
5. Type (theoretical, applied, or mixed)
6. Target audience and prerequisites
7. Teaching materials
8. Duration (standard: 3 hours; justify deviations)
9. Equipment requirements
10. Short bios (~100 words per tutor)
11. Relevant teaching experience

Tutorial Objectives

• Introduce key areas of AAMAS research
• Provide depth in established methodologies and techniques
• Survey and critically assess mature or emerging topics
• Motivate and position new research directions
• Support hands-on understanding through practical or coding sessions
• Bridge research with real-world and industry applications

Tutorial Format

• Duration: 3 hours (two sessions of 90 minutes)
• Format: lecture, interactive, or hands-on
• Tutors: typically 1–2 presenters (larger teams must justify coherence)

Tutorials should be designed to engage a diverse audience, from advanced students to researchers entering a new area.

Scope and Topics

We welcome proposals across the full spectrum of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, including (but not limited to):

• Foundations of multi-agent systems
• Reinforcement learning and decision-making
• Coordination, organizations, norms, and ethics
• Agent-based modelling and simulation
• Human-agent interaction and human-in-the-loop systems
• Trustworthy and explainable agentic AI
• Multi-agent learning and collective intelligence
• LLM-based agents and hybrid architectures
• Applications in robotics, healthcare, sustainability, and industry

We particularly encourage tutorials that connect established MAS principles with emerging paradigms, emphasize real-world impact, and include interactive or hands-on components.

Evaluation Criteria

• Relevance and timeliness of the topic
• Clarity and pedagogical quality
• Expected interest for the EASSS audience
• Expertise and experience of the tutors

Support

A limited number of accepted tutorials may receive partial travel and accommodation support (up to €500), subject to budget availability. There is no registration fee for attending the summer school.

Submission

Proposals should be submitted via OpenReview (submission link to be announced).

Contact

For any questions, please contact: easss2026@mau.se

To be announced soon!