[agents] [ICLP DC 2025 - Call for Papers] 21st Doctoral Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming | University of Calabria, Rende, Italy | September 12-19, 2025

[Manuel Alejandro Borroto Santana]

 *[apologize for multiple postings]*


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ICLP DC 2025 - 21st Doctoral Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming
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The 21st Doctoral Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming provides students
with the opportunity to present and discuss their research directions, and
to obtain feedback from both peers and experts in the field. The
preliminary website of the DC can be found at:
https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/affiliated-events/doctoral-consortium

The DC will take place during the 41st International Conference on Logic
Programming (ICLP) https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/ (September 12-19,
2025), hosted by the University of Calabria, Italy. The best paper from the
DC will be given the opportunity to make a presentation in a session of the
main ICLP conference.

**We aim to find sponsoring to cover the registration cost of students
participating in the DC, but this still has to be confirmed.**


## IMPORTANT DATES

- Paper submission: June 1, 2025

- Notification: July 6, 2025

- Camera-ready copy: August 6, 2025

- DC presentations: Sunday, September 12-13, 2025

However, DC students are highly recommended to attend the Autumn School on
Logic Programming and Constraint Programming on: Friday and Saturday,
September 12-13, 2025:
https://iclp25.demacs.unical.it/affiliated-events/autumn-school-on-logic-programming


## AUDIENCE

The DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program,
though we are also open to exceptions (e.g., students currently in a
Master's program and interested in doctoral studies). Students at any stage
in their doctoral studies are encouraged to apply for participation in the
DC. Applicants are expected to conduct research in areas related to logic
and constraint programming; topics of interest include (but are not limited
to):

- Theoretical Foundations of Logic and Constraint Logic Programming

- Sequential and Parallel Implementation Technology

- Static and Dynamic Analysis, Abstract Interpretation, Compilation
Technology, Verification

- Logic-based Paradigms (e.g., Answer Set Programming, Concurrent Logic
Programming, Inductive Logic Programming)

- Innovative Applications of Logic Programming

- Neuro-symbolic Approaches

Submissions by students who have presented their work at previous ICLP DC
editions are allowed, but should occur only if there are substantial
changes or improvements to the student's work. The DC offers participants a
convenient, more informal way to interact with established researchers and
fellow students, through presentations, question-answer sessions, panel
discussions, and invited presentations. The Doctoral Consortium will also
provide the possibility to reflect - through short activities, information
sessions, and discussions - on the process and lessons of research and life
in academia. Each participant will give a short, critiqued, research
presentation.


## DISCUSSANTS

Renowned experts and researchers in the fields of logic and constraint
programming will join in evaluating submissions and will participate in the
DC, providing valuable feedback to DC participants.


## GOALS

- To provide doctoral students working in the fields of logic and
constraint programming with a friendly and open forum to present their
research ideas, listen to ongoing work from peer students, and receive
constructive feedback.

- To provide students with relevant information about important issues for
doctoral candidates and future academics.

- To develop a supportive community of scholars and a spirit of
collaborative research.

- To support a new generation of researchers with information and advice on
academic, research, industrial, and non-traditional career paths.


## SUBMISSION DETAILS

The DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program,
however Master's students who are actively involved in research (please see
the list of topics below) can also participate in the DC program.

Applicants are expected to conduct research in areas related to logic and
constraint programming. Topics included, but not limited to:

- Foundations: Semantics, Formalisms, Nonmonotonic reasoning, Knowledge
representation.

- Languages: Concurrency, Objects, Coordination, Mobility, Higher Order,
Types, Modes, Assertions, Modules, Meta-programming, Logic-based
domain-specific languages, Programming Techniques.

- Declarative programming: Declarative program development, Analysis, Type
and mode inference, Partial evaluation, Abstract interpretation,
Transformation, Validation, Verification, Debugging, Profiling, Testing,
Execution visualization.

- Implementation: Virtual machines, Compilation, Memory management,
Parallel/distributed execution, Constraint handling rules, Tabling, Foreign
interfaces, User interfaces.

- Related Paradigms and Synergies: Inductive and Co-inductive Logic
Programming, Constraint Logic Programming, Answer Set Programming,
Interaction with SAT, SMT and CSP solvers, Logic programming techniques for
type inference and theorem proving, Argumentation, Probabilistic Logic
Programming, Neurosymbolic approaches, Relations to object-oriented and
Functional programming.

- Applications: Databases, Big Data, Data integration and federation,
Software engineering, Natural language processing, Web and Semantic Web,
Agents, Artificial intelligence, Computational life sciences, Education,
Cybersecurity, and Robotics.


Submissions of the research summary must be made in EPTCS format (
http://info.eptcs.org/) and submitted via EasyChair. All papers must be
written in English and should be between 5 and 10 pages. For all accepted
DC papers, the student is required to attend the DC program and give a
presentation during the DC. A program committee consisting of experts in
various areas related to logic and constraint programming reviews the
submissions. Papers are reviewed by at least two, and usually three,
referees.

The submission package should consist of the research summary in the format
mentioned above, a short vita or cover letter of the applicant, a letter of
recommendation from applicant's faculty advisor, and one paragraph
statement outlining how the school will benefit the applicant. All material
is to be submitted electronically, in PDF format on the Easychair system.

Easychair link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iclp25 (Doctoral
Consortium track)


Research summary (make sure to include your complete name, address, and
affiliation):

The body of your research summary (no more than 6 pages) should provide a
clear overview of your research, its potential impact, and its current
status. You are encouraged to include the following sections:

- Introduction and problem description

- Background and overview of the existing literature

- Goal of the research

- Current status of the research

- Preliminary results accomplished (if any)

- Open issues and expected achievements

- Bibliographical references



## REVIEW CRITERIA

The DC program committee will select participants based on their
anticipated contribution to the DC objectives. Participants typically have
settled on their thesis directions and have their research proposal
accepted by their thesis committee. Students will be selected based on
clarity and completeness of their submission package, relevance of their
research area w.r.t. the focus of ICLP, stage of research, recommendation
letter, and evidence of promise towards a successful career in research and
academia, such as published papers or technical reports.


## REGISTRATION

Registration is part of the ICLP 2025 registration.

We aim to find sponsoring to cover the registration cost of students
participating in the DC, but this still has to be confirmed.


## PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Alice Tarzariol, University of Klagenfurt, Austria

Markus Hecher, University of Artois, CNRS, Computer Science Research Center
of Lens (CRIL), France


## PROGRAM COMMITTEE

TBA
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