PerDis 2026: International Symposium on Pervasive Displays
Overview
The International Symposium on Pervasive Displays (PerDis) 2026 will bring together researchers and practitioners to explore innovations in pervasive and situated display technologies. We aim to revive and reshape PerDis by blending the legacy of the PerDis symposium with the Media Architecture Biennale (MAB), both traditionally ACM / ACM In-Cooperation events. This new format bridges academia and industry, recognizing how research interests, topics, and technologies have rapidly evolved. It allows for novel application areas and the utilization of emerging components. We aim to incorporate these advancements and sharpen the focus of this new conference format, inviting a broad audience to join the community for the inaugural event, hosted by LMU Munich in Spring 2026.
Topics include, but are not limited to: Political or Security Related Urban Displays (PUDs) and interfaces, urban robotics, Physical AI in urban environments, Sustainable/Green Media Architecture, Smart buildings and infrastructures, and more (TBD).
Conference Details
| When? | Spring 2026 (exact dates to be announced) |
| Where? | Munich, Germany |
| How to participate? | Participation details and registration information will be published soon. Please stay tuned! |
| Audience | We welcome researchers, students, and practitioners from the fields of Human-Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, Media Architecture, Urban Interaction Design, Smart Cities, and Sustainable Technology, as well as anyone interested in the future of display technologies in public and semi-public spaces. |
| General Chair | Florian Alt (LMU Munich, Germany) |
| Paper Chairs | Kaisa Väänänen (Tampere University, Finland) Alexander Wiethoff (LMU Munich, Germany) |
Program
PerDis 2026 will feature two parallel conference tracks:
- Academic Research Track (PerDis): A dedicated outlet for early career researchers to present and discuss their latest work.
- Industry and Workshop Track (MAB): A lively, demo- and workshop-based event held one day prior to the academic sessions, bringing together practitioners, designers, and industry leaders to showcase innovations and best practices.
The full program, including keynote speakers, accepted papers, posters, and demonstration sessions, will be announced closer to the event. Stay tuned for updates!
Call for Papers
The Call for Papers will be published soon. We invite original submissions covering topics such as novel interaction techniques for pervasive displays, urban robotics, smart infrastructure, sustainable media architecture, ethical considerations, and the future of situated technologies.
Additional Information
More details about accommodation, travel tips, and social events will be available in Fall 2025.
