JOTECA 2026 is ISTEC Porto's 2nd Advanced Technology Conference. With the central theme “Agents for Transformation,” it will explore the crucial role of intelligent systems and autonomous entities in redefining industries, societies, and technological paradigms. It will address perspectives from Software Engineering Agents, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Multimedia, as well as Human Agents at the center of this Transformation, highlighting their impact as catalysts for change and progress. The event will bring together researchers and professionals to share advances and visions about the future driven by these transformative agents.

Submission Guidelines

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

• Full papers describing original and complete research, in-depth case studies, significant theoretical and practical developments, or systematic reviews within the scope of "Agents of Transformation". These works should present robust results, clear methodologies, and a thorough discussion of the implications and contributions to the field.
• Posters describing work in progress, preliminary results, innovative project proposals, or demonstrations of practical applications of software agents and AI. Posters should focus on the visual presentation of ideas and the promotion of interactive discussions with the community.

List of Topics

The conference welcomes submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Intelligent Agents and Multi-Agent Systems: Architectures, communication, coordination, and collaboration among agents.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Agents: New approaches in machine learning and deep learning applied to autonomous systems.
• Software Engineering for Agents: Methodologies for the development, testing, and maintenance of agent-based systems.
• Data Science and Predictive Analytics in Agent Contexts: Utilizing data to optimize agent behavior and decision-making.
• Process Automation and Robotics: Agents as catalysts in task automation and intelligent robotics.
• Agents in Cybersecurity and Privacy: Applications of agents in threat detection, incident response, and data protection.
• Human-Agent Interaction: Interface design, trust, and ethics in interacting with autonomous systems.
• Agents for Smart Cities and Industry 4.0: Applications in infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, and services.
• Agile Methodologies and Project Management with Agents: How agents can transform project management and development.
• Ethics, Regulation, and Social Impact of Agents: Discussions on the ethical, legal, and social challenges of the proliferation of intelligent agents.
• Intelligent Multimedia Systems and Agent-Based Content Creation/Interaction.

Committees

Program Committee

• Doutora Ana Azevedo (ISTEC Porto) - Chair
• Doutor Gonçalo Medeiros (ISTEC Porto)
• Doutor Helder Pinto (ISTEC Porto) - Chair
• Doutora Márcia Barreto (ISTEC Porto)

Organizing Committee

• Doutora Ana Azevedo (ISTEC Porto)
• Doutor Helder Pinto (ISTEC Porto)
• Drª Isabel Fidalgo (ISTEC Porto)
• Drª Isabel Madalena (ISTEC Porto)
• Dr Mário Amorim (ISTEC Porto)

Venue

The conference will be held at the Instituto Superior de Tecnologia Avançada do Porto (ISTEC Porto), a modern and dynamic institution located in Porto, Portugal. The venue offers excellent facilities for academic exchange, including auditoriums, presentation rooms, and networking spaces.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to jornadas@my.istec.pt.