CFP
Call for Papers

The ACM SIGSIM International Conference on Principles of Advanced Discrete Simulation (SIGSIM-PADS) focuses on cutting-edge research at the intersection of Computer Science and Modeling and Simulation (M&S). High-quality papers are solicited in all aspects of M&S.

SIGSIM-PADS'25 offers a set of thematic tracks (regular and special, the latter provide a novel focus each year), a two-phase submission process (which allows authors to significantly refine and enhance their submissions), an optional artifact review and badging, and the opportunity for authors (based on the decision of the Technical Program Committee) that their paper will be included in a special issue of the ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation (TOMACS) which complements the regular ACM Proceedings of SIGSIM PADS. Presentation at the conference is mandatory for all papers. The figure below illustrates the paper submission and reviewing process.


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All the submissions are made through EasyChair.



Topics

We encourage submissions that align with the tracks. However, the topics of the tracks are not considered comprehensive: we accept high-quality papers on all aspects of M&S.


Regular Tracks


1. Simulation algorithms and infrastructure

Track Co-Chairs:

Alessandro Pellegrini (Tor Vergata University of Rome, Italy)
Philipp Andelfinger (NTU, Singapore)

  • Synchronization, scheduling, memory management, load balancing, runtime environments, fault tolerance
  • Simulation on emerging hardware platforms
  • Data-driven simulation systems: Digital Twins, DDDAS, symbiotic simulation
  • Simulation engines and techniques for differentiable simulation and reinforcement learning
  • Performance evaluation of simulation systems

2. Modeling Methodology

Track Co-Chairs:

Hans Vandheluwe (University of Antwerp, Belgium)
Pia Wilsdorf (University of Rostock, Germany)

  • Modeling formalisms and domain-specific languages
  • Model-based approaches for reuse, composition
  • Experiment design, V&V, model calibration, uncertainty quantification, simulation-based inference
  • Conceptual modeling
  • Automatic model generation, data-driven model creation, and model adaptations
  • Model ensembles, explorative modeling

3. Applications of advanced discrete simulation methods

Track Co-Chairs:

Niki Popper (TU Wien, Austria)
Fabian Lorig (Malmö University, Sweden)

Case studies considering the application of new or advanced computational methods to applications of contemporary interest, such as:

  • Cell biology
  • Cyber-physical systems
  • Emergency response and crisis preparedness
  • Epidemics and healthcare
  • Manufacturing and logistics
  • Social networks and human behavior
  • Transportation and urban planning
  • Wireless, mobile, ad-hoc, and sensor networks

Special Tracks:

1. Model reduction

Track Chair:

Jerome Feret (DI-NES, Paris, France)

Due to the inherent complexity of models found in biology and other application areas, their simulation can often only be achieved with model reduction. Model reduction is an interdisciplinary area where ideas from mathematics, physics, and computer sciences are combined to discover the most important quantities to drive the dynamics of the modeled systems. This session will cover:

  • Exact, numerically approximate, or interval-based model reduction approaches
  • Both differential and stochastic approaches
  • Approaches based on low-level descriptions (such as ODEs and CTMCs) or higher lever descriptions (such as rule-based models) of models.

2.Cutting-edge approaches in Computational Economics

Track Co-Chairs:

Andrea Vandin (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy)
Marco Pangallo (CentAI, Turin, Italy)

We encourage contributions highlighting novel approaches in computational economics, including, but not limited to:

  • Reasoning agents: Advanced reasoning capabilities in agent-based models Learning agents: Multi-agent reinforcement learning
  • Discrete vs continuous simulations: does it matter?
  • Can we trust agents? Methodologies to explain and automate agent-based analyses
  • Methodologies to automate the calibration of agent models
  • Supporting modelers: advanced tool support for agent-based models
  • Agents mining: inference and mining of agent-based models

The target audience is interdisciplinary: on the one hand, we seek contributions from social scientists interested in computational and data-driven approaches; on the other hand, we solicit contributions from STEM scientists and engineers interested in applications from the social sciences.

3. Visualization for communicating and understanding simulation studies and results

Track Chair:

Stefan Bruckner (University of Rostock, Germany)

This track encourages submissions that focus on visualization and visual analytics methods and tools for enhancing the communication and interpretation of simulation results. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Visualization for Decision Support: Design and development of visual tools that enhance decision-making processes by effectively conveying simulation outcomes
  • Comparative Visualization: Techniques for comparing multiple simulations or datasets visually to identify patterns, differences, and trends
  • Uncertainty Visualization: Visual methods for representing and communicating uncertainties inherent in simulation studies
  • Scalability in Visualization: Approaches for handling large-scale simulation data in a visually effective manner
  • Storytelling and Narrative Visualization: Methods and approaches for creating dynamic narratives around simulation studies
  • Immersive Analytics: Solutions that allow users to interact with and explore simulation data in immersive environments
  • User-Centered Design: Creating visualization tools tailored to the needs of diverse stakeholders, from modelers to decision-makers
  • Automated Visualization Pipelines: Methodologies for automating the generation of insightful visualizations from simulation results
  • Machine Learning Integration: Visualization methods that incorporate machine learning to automatically generate, optimize, or refine visual representations of simulation data

This track is designed to attract an interdisciplinary audience, including visualization researchers and practitioners who are keen on developing innovative techniques for interpreting and communicating complex data, as well as members of the simulation community interested in leveraging advanced visualization methods to enhance the analysis and presentation of their simulation studies. The goal is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between these communities to drive forward both fields.

4. Digital Twins

Track Co-Chairs:

Dong (Kevin) Jin (University of Arkansas, USA)
Srikanth Yoginath (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA)

This mini-track explores innovative applications and advancements of digital twin technology in Modeling and Simulation. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Optimization of Simulation for Digital Twins: Optimization techniques to ensure simulations meet the operational performance requirements of digital twins
  • Digital Twins Multi-Scale Issues: Techniques to address challenges in integrating simulations of multiple scales within digital twins
  • Digital Twins Validation and Verification: Techniques for validating and verifying the accuracy and reliability of digital twin simulations
  • Digital Twins of Complex Systems: Modeling and simulation techniques for creating digital twins of complex cyber-physical systems in various sectors (energy, manufacturing, transportation, smart building, etc.)
  • Digital Twins Energy Aspects: Modeling and simulation techniques to study and optimize energy use and sustainability within digital twins
  • Digital Twins Real-Time Constraints: Real-time challenges and solutions using simulation and optimization strategies to balance the need for high-fidelity models with real-time constraints in digital twins.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline, First Call: November 1, 2024 November 13, 2024

First Notification of Acceptance: December 16, 2024

Submission Deadline, Second Call: Janiary 24, 2025 February 9th, 2025

Second Notification of Acceptance: March 24, 2025

PhD Colloquium Abstracts: April 11, 2025

PhD Colloquium Notification: April 21, 2025

Author Registration: May 2nd, 2025

Student Travel Grant Application Deadline: April 29, 2025

Conference June 23-26th 2025

(see also above figure about submission and reviewing process)

Papers submitted to the first call may receive reviews that include suggestions for improvements, areas of concern, and additional points that can be addressed or incorporated. In this case, authors have an interim period between the first and second submission deadlines to consider the feedback, make revisions, and further polish their submissions. Authors can resubmit their revised papers to the second call. Our two-phase process ensures a higher quality of papers through an iterative feedback loop. This allows authors to engage more deeply in the review process, gaining a better understanding of where improvements can be made. By addressing concerns and making improvements, authors increase the likelihood of their papers being accepted. This process fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, pushing the boundaries of research and innovation in the field of M&S. Papers can also be directly submitted to the second call. A regular review process will occur in this case, with an accept/reject outcome, and in case of acceptance with a publication either in the ACM regular proceedings or the TOMACS special issue. All contributions that meet the standards and criteria set by the conference committee will be accepted for presentation at the ACM SIGSIM PADS'25 International Conference. For each accepted paper, at least one author must attend the conference and present their work.

ACM TOMACS Special Issue

ACM SIGSIM PADS'25 offers an exciting opportunity for authors, in collaboration with ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation (TOMACS). Selection for the Special Issue: Upon submission of a paper to the ACM SIGSIM PADS'25 conference, the Technical Program Committee (TPC) holds the discretion to propose that the paper be included in a special issue of TOMACS. Even papers requiring major revisions can be recommended during the first call for the TOMACS special issue. Authors of these papers will then have the opportunity to address feedback and submit their revised manuscripts by the second deadline set for the conference. Special Issue Publication Timeline: The special issue of TOMACS will be released concurrently with the Conference Proceedings. This ensures that the spotlight remains on the most influential and innovative research at the time of the conference. Turnaround Time: For papers that require only minor revisions, the turnaround time from submission to acceptance for the TOMACS special issue can be as short as 3.5 months. The process will span approximately 6 months for papers needing major revisions, ensuring authors ample time to refine and improve their work while benefiting from a timely publication. Benefits: Selected papers enjoy the prestige of being published in a special issue of a reputable journal with a short turnaround time. Authors benefit from rapid feedback, revisions, and publication as well as the opportunity to present the work at PADS.

PhD Colloquium

ACM SIGSIM PADS also invites students to participate in the PhD Colloquium and Poster Session at the 2025 ACM SIGSIM PADS by submitting an extended abstract illustrating their research activities.

The extended abstracts must be in double-column format, up to two pages (including references). Abstracts accepted to the colloquium will be published in the conference proceedings.

Travel grants are available for students taking part.

For more information, see the PhD Colloquium page.

Paper Formats

Papers must be written in English and present original and unpublished content. All tracks accept full and short paper contributions.

Full papers should be at most 10 pages in ACM proceedings format, not including references.

Short papers should be at most 4 pages in ACM proceedings format, not including references.

Short papers should describe interesting, novel research in an early stage of development or position papers of interest to the community. All short papers will be fully reviewed and published in the conference proceedings.

All papers should be formatted according to the Standard ACM Proceedings Template. Only LaTeX papers will be accepted for the camera ready submission.

Paper Reviewing

All first time submissions will be reviewed using a dual-anonymous review process, i.e., the identity of authors and referees will not be revealed to each other. To ensure blind reviewing, all identifying information must be removed from the manuscript: this includes removing authors’ names and affiliations, acknowledgments, funding information, and all references to the authors’ work that would disclose their identity.

Please note if you are submitting a revised version to the second call, it will be reviewed with a single-anonymous review process, so the identity of authors may be revealed if the authors wish so. In addition, please be aware that EasyChair does not handle revised versions, you need to submit your paper to the second call as a new submission.

In any case authors’ names and affiliations, acknowledgements etc. need to be added to the accepted manuscripts.

Artifact Evaluation

PADS has joined the group of ACM conferences that have established an optional reviewing process to evaluate artifacts and reproduce computational results. When submitting a contribution, the authors can choose to undergo evaluation, but this process has no effect on the standard paper evaluation process, as the reproducibility process only starts after the paper is accepted.

For more information, see the Artifact Evaluation page.