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ACM GOODIT 2026

6th ACM International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good

Pisa, Italy, 2-4 September 2026

https://goodit2026.di.unipi.it
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The ACM 6th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT 2026) is a premier international forum for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, and challenges in leveraging technology, data, and interdisciplinary approaches for Social Good and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The conference welcomes contributions that explore the intersection of technology with fields such as social sciences, healthcare, environmental studies, and public policy—highlighting the broader impact of digital transformation on society.

Alongside the main track, the conference features the Work-in-Progress Track and the PhD Track. The Work-in-Progress Track provides an excellent opportunity for practitioners and researchers from diverse domains to present early-stage work, share ideas, and receive valuable feedback, fostering cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations. The PhD Track is designed for doctoral students at different stages of their research, offering a unique space to present and refine their work with guidance from experienced researchers across various disciplines.

Additionally, the program will be enriched with several Special Tracks, complementing the existing five conference tracks. These tracks will further emphasise the interdisciplinary nature of GoodIT 2026, addressing topics at the convergence of technology, ethics, sustainability, and societal impact. The forthcoming Call for Papers will outline these tracks in detail. The list of special tracks will be available at a later date.


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Conference Track

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For our Main Track, Work in Progress Track, and PhD Track, we welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

- Data Science and AI for Social Good:
Social Impact of Machine Learning Applications
Data and Algorithmic Biases and Potential Societal Risks
Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI Models' Impact on Society
Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency in Machine Learning
Citizen Science and Civic Intelligence
Data Sensing, Processing and Persistence

- Technology and Applications for Social Good:
AI and Machine Learning for Social and Humanitarian Response
IoT Solutions for Sustainable Development
Decentralised Approaches to IT
Digital Solutions for Cultural Heritage
Game, Entertainment, and Multimedia Applications
IT for Education, Smart Living, Health and Social Care
Social Informatics

- Environmental Sustainability and Technology:
Green Computing and Energy-Efficient Technologies
Climate Change Modelling and Environmental Science
Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
Sustainable Networking and Communication Systems
Technology Addressing the Digital Divide
Sustainable Cities and Transportation
Frugal Solutions for IT

- Ethics, Policy, and Governance in Tech for Social Good:
Regulatory and Policy Frameworks for Ethical Tech
Governance of AI and Autonomous Systems in Social Contexts
Digital Rights and Freedom in the Age of Technology
Data Privacy and Security in Social Applications
Privacy and Trust Issues and Solutions
Smart Governance and E-administration
Socially Responsible IT Solutions

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Submission Guidelines

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Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been previously published.
All papers must clearly outline the research question, methodology, results, and implications for social good.

The papers should follow the new ACM format (https://authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/taps-production-workflow).

* Main Track and Special Tracks Full Paper Submission should be a maximum of 9 pages. (ACM double column format)
* Work-in-Progress papers should be a maximum of 6 pages. (ACM double column format)
* Ph.D. track papers should be a maximum of 4 pages. (ACM double column format)

The indicated paper length includes references, tables, and figures. Documents with a length disproportionate to their contribution will be rejected. These submissions will undergo a single-blind peer review process involving three evaluations each. Accepted papers will be included in the ACM Digital Library.
Each accepted paper must have at least one of its authors register for and physically present the work at the conference. Please consider that this is a condition to ensure the paper is included in the conference proceedings. There will not be possibilities to present online/remote.
For additional details, please check the “Submission of Papers” web page.

By submitting your article to an ACM Publication, you are hereby acknowledging that you and your co-authors are subject to all ACM Publications Policies, including ACM's new Publications Policy on Research Involving Human Participants and Subjects. Alleged violations of this policy or any ACM Publications Policy will be investigated by ACM and may result in a full retraction of your paper, in addition to other potential penalties, as per ACM Publications Policy.

Please ensure that you and your co-authors obtain an ORCID ID, so you can complete the publishing process for your accepted paper. ACM has been involved in ORCID from the start and we have recently made a commitment to collect ORCID IDs from all of our published authors. We are committed to improve author discoverability, ensure proper attribution and contribute to ongoing community efforts around name normalisation; your ORCID ID will help in these efforts.

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Important update on ACMs new open access publishing model for 2026 ACM Conferences!

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Starting January 1, 2026, ACM will fully transition to Open Access. All ACM publications, including those from ACM-sponsored conferences, will be 100% Open Access. Authors will have two primary options for publishing Open Access articles with ACM: the ACM Open institutional model or by paying Article Processing Charges (APCs). With over 2,600 institutions already part of ACM Open, the majority of ACM-sponsored conference papers will not require APCs from authors or conferences (currently, around 76%).

Authors from institutions not participating in ACM Open will need to pay an APC to publish their papers, unless they qualify for a financial waiver. To find out whether an APC applies to your article, please consult the list of participating institutions in ACM Open and review the https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/policy-on-discretionary-open-access-apc-waivers. Keep in mind that waivers are rare and are granted based on specific criteria set by ACM.

Understanding that this change could present financial challenges, ACM has approved a temporary subsidy for 2026 to ease the transition and allow more time for institutions to join ACM Open. The subsidy will offer:
$250 APC for ACM/SIG members
$350 for non-members

This represents a 65% discount, funded directly by ACM. Authors are encouraged to help advocate for their institutions to join ACM Open during this transition period.

This temporary subsidised pricing will apply to all conferences scheduled for 2026.

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Important Dates

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- Proposals for Special Tracks: February 7th, 2026.
- Special Track Proposal acceptance notification: February 14th, 2026.
- Full Paper submission deadline (all): May 17th, 2026.
- Acceptance Notification Deadline (all): June 7th, 2026.
- Camera-Ready Submission (all): June 21st, 2026.
- Conference Dates: 2-4 September 2026, Pisa, Italy.

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HOTCRP Submission Link

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Please submit your papers through our online submission portal available at: https://goodit2026.hotcrp.com/


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Contact Us

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For any inquiries regarding the call for papers, please contact andrea[dot]michienzi[at]unipi[dot]it
We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you at the ACM GOODIT 2026 Conference!
ACM GOODIT 2026 Conference Committee