Call for Papers
Conference Dates: January 26-27, 2026
Location: Málaga, Spain
Organized by: University of Málaga, UNINOVIS Alliance
The University of Málaga, as member of the UNINOVIS Alliance, invites submissions for the 2026 edition of the UNINOVIS International Conference, which will bring together researchers, innovators, and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of applied data science in higher education and industry.
The conference will serve as a catalyst for reinforcing academic collaboration, building bridges with the private sector (notably SMEs), and showcasing scientific expertise across UNINOVIS member institutions and beyond.
Conference Scope and Themes
This 2026 conference welcomes submissions of research papers, case studies, and conceptual or strategic analyses related to applied data science across domains (e.g., health, education, economics, environmental studies, arts, humanities, etc.), with particular relevance to one or more of the following topics:
Research Ecosystems
Contributions exploring collaborative frameworks such as quadruple helix models, citizen science, and academia-industry-public partnerships.
Infrastructure for Applied Data Science
Analysis or implementation of data infrastructures (collection, processing, visualization), including institutional, technical, or ethical dimensions.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Research or documented experiences demonstrating the translation of academic data science into entrepreneurial or socio-economic impact.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions are accepted of both research and strategic/conceptual papers. Papers should clearly demonstrate their contribution to applied data science, and reflect its relevance to European university collaboration and innovation.
Research Papers
Authors should send an abstract (up to 250 words) structured as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. Originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to data science and innovation will be evaluated.
Strategic or Conceptual Papers
Authors should send an abstract (up to 250 words). No specific structure required. Non-research submissions must provide clear evidence of its relevance to applied data science ecosystems, infrastructures, university-industry collaboration, or innovation strategies.
Important: Authors of accepted abstracts will be required to present an extended abstract before the 15th of January 2026. A template will soon be provided.