Social, Networking and Special RoomsICSE 2026

Sunday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Sunday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Sunday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events.

Sunday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Monday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Monday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Monday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events.

Monday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Social Event for Co-located ConferencesICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Rio Scenarium

Co-located event participants are invited to join us at Rio Scenarium for an informal evening with live Brazilian music, food, drinks, and great company in the heart of Lapa, a traditional samba region in Rio. Buses depart from the conference venue starting at 19:00.

Tuesday Quiet RoomICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Tuesday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Tuesday Morning Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Tuesday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Tuesday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events.

Tuesday Afternoon Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Tuesday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

ICSE 2027 Steering Committee MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Capri IV

Dinner will be included for members.

ICSE ReceptionICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

A reception for all attendees to network and socialize. Join us for an evening of fun and connection at ICSE 2026!

ICSE Newcomer ReceptionICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Europa II

A special reception to welcome newcomers to ICSE 2026. Join us for an evening of networking and fun!

ICSE YogaICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Barra da Tijuca Beach
Chair(s): Birgit Penzenstadler Chalmers Tekniska Högskola and Gothenburg University and Lappenranta University of Technology

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session to start your day at ICSE 2026.

Wednesday Quiet RoomICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Wednesday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Wednesday Morning Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Wednesday Morning PlenaryICSE Main Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the first plenary session of the main conference. Introduction by General Co-Chairs and overview of logistics and social aspects. Overview of the technical program and the reviewing process by the Program Chairs. Two Keynote sessions by Jan Bosch and Qinghua Lu.

Neurodiverse CaféICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Wednesday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Panel - SE.next: In the Agentic TrenchesICSE Panels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Wednesday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events.

Women@ICSEICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Led by Banani Roy (University of Saskatchewan), this informal networking session invites you to connect with colleagues and share ideas on how professional societies—ACM, IEEE TCSE, and SIGSOFT—can continue to promote and strengthen DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, especially in light of current challenges.

ICSE 2027 Organizing Committee MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania III

FSE Steering Committee MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania VI

TCSE Executive Committee MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania VII

JSS Board MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania VIII

Wednesday Afternoon Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Wednesday Afternoon Awards PlenaryICSE Main Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the second plenary session of the main conference. Awards session, including the IEEE Computer Society Harlan D. Mills, ACM SIGSOFT Outstanding Research awards, as well as the Most Influential Paper awards for ICSE.

Wednesday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

ICSE Wednesday BanquetICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Costa Brava Clube

Main banquet for ICSE 2026 (wednesday option). Join us for an evening of great food, entertainment, and networking with your fellow attendees at Costa Brava Clube.

ICSE RunICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Barra da Tijuca Beach
Chair(s): Marcos Kalinowski Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Join us for the traditional ICSE Run, a fun and healthy way to start your day at the conference. All fitness levels are welcome!

ICSE 2028 Organizing Committee MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania III

Thursday Quiet RoomICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Thursday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Thursday Morning PlenaryICSE Main Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the fourth plenary session of the main conference. The second part of the Awards plenary will be presented with the ICSE Distinguished Paper and SRC Awards. Two Keynote sessions by Laurie Williams and Silvio Meira.

Thursday Morning Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Thursday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Newcomers SpeedNetworkingICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Oceania III

A speed networking session designed for newcomers to ICSE 2026. This is a great opportunity to meet other attendees, make new connections, and get the most out of your conference experience.

Panel - SE.next: Research in the Agentic EraICSE Panels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Thursday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events.

TOSEM Journal Editorial Board MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania VI

TSE Journal Editorial Board MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania VII

LGBTQI+@ICSEICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Restaurant Paris 6

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and other gender and sexual minority (LGBTQIA+) researchers and practitioners primarily come to software engineering conferences to discuss the technical aspects of their work with the research community. However, we are also individuals whose rights and safety can be affected by the broader social and political context. At this year’s lunch, LGBTQIA+ researchers, practitioners, and allies are invited to gather in a safe and welcoming space to build community. We will also discuss how we navigate our roles within academic, industry, and governmental institutions, and what actions can support making software engineering conferences and workshops more inclusive and welcoming environments for LGBTQIA+ members of the research community. The LGBTQIA+ @ICSE lunch will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 12:30 to 14:00 at the restaurant Paris 6 (an 8-minute walk from the conference venue). A location outside the venue was selected to support participants’ privacy and to provide a welcoming space for open conversation and community building for the LGBTQIA+ participants. We have 70 spots available, sponsored by ICSE. If you are interested in joining, please sign up using this form to confirm your participation. Spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If we receive more than 70 responses, a waiting list will be created. If you need any more information, please contact Alexander Serebrenik, Mairieli Wessel, Giuseppe Destefanis or Ronnie de Souza Santos.

Thursday Afternoon Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Industry Challenge PresentationsICSE Industry Challenge Track at Oceania III
Chair(s): Filipe Cogo Centre for Software Excellence, Huawei Canada, Henry Muccini University of L'Aquila, Italy

Panel - Technical Debt in the AI EraICSE Panels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Panelists:

Dr. Dongmei Zhang, Heiko Koziolek, David Lo , Dr. Markus Borg, Margaret-Anne Storey.

Thursday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

ICSE Beach SoccerICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Barra da Tijuca Beach
Chair(s): Fabio Calefato University of Bari, Fabio Marcos De Abreu Santos Colorado State University, USA

Join us for the 1st ICSE Beach Soccer, a fun and competitive event where attendees can team up and play soccer on the beach.

TCSE and SIGSOFT Town HallICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Guidelines for Empirical Studies in Software Engineering involving Large Language ModelsICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania III
Chair(s): Sebastian Baltes Heidelberg University, Stefan Wagner Technical University of Munich

BoF for Reproducibility InitiativesICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Oceania VIII

ICSE Thursday BanquetICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Costa Brava Clube

Main banquet for ICSE 2026 (thursday option). Join us for an evening of great food, entertainment, and networking with your fellow attendees at Costa Brava Clube.

Friday Quiet RoomICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Friday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Friday Morning Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Friday Morning PlenaryICSE Main Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the last plenary session of the main conference. Final thanks by General Co-Chairs and welcome to the next ICSE editions in Ireland (2027), Hawaii (2028), and Japan (2029). Two Keynote sessions by Alexander Serebrenik and Virgilio Almeida.

Friday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Panel - SE.next: Raising the Agentic EngineerICSE Panels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Friday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events.

ICSE 2027 Program Committee MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Europa II

Friday Afternoon Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Panel - Future of Software Engineering: Toward a Healthy Software Engineering CommunityICSE Panels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Friday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

ICSE Organizing Committee Victory DinnerICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Mocellin Stakehouse

A special dinner to celebrate the success of ICSE 2026 with the organizing committee. This is a private event for the organizing committee members and invited guests.

Saturday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Saturday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Saturday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events.

Saturday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.