18th Symposium on Search-Based Software Engineering
SSBSE 2026
About this Conference
Search-based Software Engineering (SBSE) is a research area that formulates software engineering problems as search problems and uses heuristic techniques to find optimal solutions. The symposium focuses on the intersection of AI, machine learning, and software engineering, exploring innovative approaches to solving software engineering challenges.
Call for Papers
SSBSE 2026 invites high-quality papers describing novel and original works in all areas of SBSE. Research papers must be up to 15 pages, including all text, figures, references, and appendices. The symposium welcomes submissions on novel applications of SBSE, integrations with AI and machine learning, theoretical advances, empirical evaluations, and industrial experiences. Multiple tracks are available, including Research Papers, Journal First, NIER, RENE, and Challenge Track.
Important Dates
- Full Paper Submission March 10, 2026
- Notification April 10, 2026
- Camera Ready April 17, 2026
- Abstract Submission March 20, 2026
- Notification March 30, 2026
- Notification April 15, 2026
- Camera Ready April 20, 2026
- Full Paper Submission March 20, 2026
- Full Paper Submission April 7, 2026
- Notification April 30, 2026
- Camera Ready May 7, 2026
- Conference dates 5-6 July 2026