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'27 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. All the submissions are made through EasyChair.
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 before submitting their revised papers to the second call. By addressing concerns and making improvements, authors increase the likelihood of their papers being accepted.
Papers directly submitted to the second call undergo a regular review process with an accept/reject outcome, with acceptance either for the ACM regular proceedings or the TOMACS special issue.
All accepted papers require at least one author to attend ACM SIGSIM PADS'27 and present their work.
IMPORTANT: All PADS 2027 papers will be published under ACM Open (please see the Information for Authors page regarding details and implications).
For further information regarding formatting guidelines, the review process, and author guidelines and policies, please also see the Information for Authors page.
For the ninth time, SIGSIM PADS offers authors an optional review process to have artifacts and computational results evaluated and reproduced, and to apply for ACM Badges. See the Reproducibility and Artifact Evaluation page for more information.
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
- 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
- Modeling formalisms and domain-specific languages
- Model-based approaches for reuse, composition, and evolution
- Experiment design, V&V, model calibration, uncertainty quantification, simulation-based inference Conceptual modeling
- Model families, and ensembles
- Explorative modeling
3. Applications of Advanced Discrete Simulation Methods
Case studies considering the application of new or advanced computational methods to applications of contemporary interest, such as:
- Cell biology
- Cyber-physical systems
- Ecology
- Emergency response and crisis preparedness
- Energy systems
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing and logistics
- Smart systems/IoT
- Social networks
- Transportation and urban planning
- Wireless, mobile, ad-hoc, and sensor networks
- Quantum Computing
Special Tracks:
- AI and Simulation
- Cybersecurity and Cyber Risk Management
- Digital Twins
- Model reduction
- Simulation-based optimization
ACM TOMACS Special Issue
ACM SIGSIM PADS'27 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'27 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.
Ph.D. Colloquium
ACM SIGSIM PADS also invites students to participate in the Ph.D. Colloquium and Poster Session at the 2027 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. Students participating in the regular track are also welcome to apply.
For more information, see the Ph.D. Colloquium page.