IGS2023: 21st International Graphonomics Society Conference University of Évora Évora, Portugal, October 16-19, 2023

The 21st International Graphonomics Society Conference, 16–19 October 2023, will be organized by the Comprehensive Health and Research Center (CHRC) at the University of Évora (Portugal). This conference is the premier forum for presenting new advances and research results in graphonomics from an interdisciplinary point of view.

This prestigious conference is organized to provide an international platform for academics, researchers, and professionals. It allows students to share their research findings with global and experienced experts.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full papers 12–15 pages (plus unlimited pages of references) in the Lecture Notes Computer Science template;
• Short papers 6–11 pages in the Lecture Notes Computer Science template;
• Extended Abstracts 2–5 pages in the IGS template 

List of Topics

• Neuroscience & Motor control (Motor control & learning, Fine motor control, Neuroimaging, Brain mapping, Development, planning, and control of writing and drawing movements)
• Computational Models (Biomechanical models, Cognitive models, Neural network-based models)
• Handwriting and movement analysis (Recognition and tracking systems, Processing tools)
• Handwriting recognition (Human reading, Offline recognition, Online recognition, Interface technology)
• Medical applications (Neurodevelopment disorders, Neurodegenerative disorders, Disorders and drugs, Occupational therapy, Brain-computer interface)
• Forensic applications (Handwriting features, Writer identification and verification, Signature verification, Methods and computer tools)
• Cultural heritage applications (Historical document processing, Document retrieval, Paleography, Digital archives) 
• Education (Handwriting and drawing skill evaluation, Teaching handwriting, Learning handwriting)
• Robotic applications (Assistive & Rehabilitative robotics, Bio-robotics)

Committees

General Chairs

• Ana Rita Matias (Portugal)
• Filipe Melo (Portugal)

Starring Committee

• Claudio De Stefano (Italy)
• Angelo Marcelli (Italy)
• Réjean Plamondon (Canada)
• Hans-Leo Teulings (USA)
• Arend Van Gemmert (USA)
• Céline Rémi (Guadeloupe)
• Andreas Fischer (Switzerland)
• Ana Rita Matias (Portugal)
• Erika Griechisch (Hungary)
• Sara Rosenblum, (Israël)
• Heidi Harralson (USA)
• Moises Diaz (Spain)

Publication Committee

• Antonio Parziale (Italy)
• Moises Diaz (Spain)
• Filipe Melo (Portugal)

Program Committee

• Alicia Fornes (Spain)
• Andreas Fischer (Swizerland)
• Josep Llados (Spain)
• Sara Rosenblum (Israel)
• Angelo Marecelli (Italy)
• Claudio De Stefano (Italy)
• Gabriela Almeida (Portugal)
• Michael Pertsinakis (Greece)
• Marcos Faundez-Zanuy (Spain)
• José Parraça (Portugal)
• Cristina Carmona-Duarte (Spain)
• Hans-Leo Teulings (USA)
• Celine Remì (France - Guadalupe)
• Arend Van Gemmert (USA)
• Réjean Plamondon (Canada)
• TBA

Local committee

• José Marmeleira
• Guida Veiga
• Graça Santos
• José Parraça
• Gabriela Almeida
• João Paulo Sousa
• Ana Morais
• Ana Rita Sousa
• Andrea Santos

Invited Speakers

• dr. Tomasz Dziedzic, Institute of Forensic Research (Poland) - “A New Approach to Best Practice in the Forensic Examination”
• prof. Rui Alves, University of Porto (Portugal) - "How to build a writer from handwriting"
• dr. Hans-Leo Teulings, Neuroscript LTD (USA)

Publication

Accepted Full and Short papers will be published in Lecture Notes in Computer Science LNCS by Springer

Accepted Extended Abstracts will be published in IGS Proceedings Book by the International Graphonomic Society

Venue

The conference will take place at the University of Évora. The university campus can be reached within 3 hours by train from Lisbon International Airport (LIS). Change trains at Lisboa Oriente station (4 trains per day). The university is 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Évora railway station. Several hotels and guest houses (Euro 50 and up) will be within 0.8 km (0.5 mi).

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to igs2023@uevora.pt and expect a response within 1 business day.