The call for papers focuses on academic papers in the field of Expanded Animation and Interactive Art that explore and experiment with media expression at the intersection of art, technology, and society. There will be four categories (Research Paper, Art Paper, Doctoral Consortium, Play Gallery), where submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

The deadline for submission is May 1, 2026. Decisions will be announced in early June.

At least one author of each accepted paper must be registered for the conference and must present their contribution at the Expanded Conference in person in Linz.

All selected speakers will be given a free pass to the Ars Electronica Festival, taking place from September 9th to 13th.

More information can be found here.