WORKSHOP [CALL FOR PAPERS]
Dec. 10 2026, FLUP

The 9th Graduate Workshop on Information Science (WPGCI), an initiative organized by SOPCOM’s Information Science Working Group, will take place at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto on December 10, 2026.

This scientific conference aims to promote the dissemination, discussion, and sharing of research conducted by graduate and doctoral students in the field of Information Science, within a fruitful interdisciplinary framework with the Communication Sciences. The WPGCI provides an opportunity to present ongoing or recently completed research projects and findings, fostering academic dialogue and the exchange of experiences among students, researchers, and faculty members.

The event accepts master’s and doctoral theses that are currently in progress or were completed less than three years prior to July 31, 2026, at Portuguese or foreign institutions of higher education.

Master’s and doctoral theses that are still in progress or were completed less than three years prior to July 31, 2026, at Portuguese or foreign institutions of higher education may be submitted.

Proposals must be submitted by October 25, 2026, through the electronic submission platform. Papers must take the form of an extended abstract, submitted in PDF format, with a length of between 1,000 and 2,000 words, and must include the following sections:

1. Title;
2. Four keywords;
3. Theoretical framework;
4. Objectives;
5. Methodology;
6. Results;
7. Bibliographic references, formatted according to APA style (7th edition).

The submission must also include the following information: Advisor(s); Institutional affiliation; Name of the master’s or doctoral program being pursued. To ensure anonymity during the double-blind review process, authors must NOT include their names in the submission document.

Proposals may be submitted in Portuguese, Spanish, or English.

Registration for the 9th WPGCI is open through November 30, 2026, via the registration form. Participation is free, but registration is required for both authors and the general public.

Important dates:
Submission deadline: October 25, 2026
Announcement of results: November 15, 2026
Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Event date: December 10, 2026

For more information, visit: https://9wpgci.wordpress.com/