MSSiS 2026

MSSiS 2026

The advent of increasingly complex and dynamic ecosystems of cyber-physical systems such as smart cities and Industry 4.0 and 5.0 industrial environments has stressed the limitations of traditional, static modeling approaches. These (eco-)systems are characterized by continuous interaction with their ever changing environments, necessitating modeling paradigms capable of capturing the evolution of both structural system aspects and dynamic behaviors over time. In response, simulation modeling is gaining prominence as a crucial tool for system analysis, design, optimization and operation. One approach is to integrate simulation models into the structure of complex systems in the form of Digital Twins. To make precise and to address these emerging challenges, we carry out the eighth edition of the MSSiS (Modeling and Simulation of Software-intensive Systems) workshop with focus on the integration and advancement of the sinergies between simulation and software enginering in the context of next generation system engineering. This workshop aims to offer a forum in ICSE to foster dialogue and research on how simulation can leverage the engineering, management, operation and evolution of complex critical systems in increasingly diverse environments.

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Call for Papers

The Eighth Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Software-Intensive Systems (MSSiS 2026) will be held in conjunction with ICSE 2026. As digital twins, cyber-physical systems, and AI-enhanced software proliferate, modeling and simulation are becoming central to the engineering of modern software-intensive systems. The 8th Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Software-Intensive Systems (MSSiS 2026) is positioned within this evolving landscape. The workshop aims to offer a forum for discusion at ICSE 2026 focused on simulation and executable models in the context of Software Engineering. It aims to foster discussions around the potential synergies between modeling and simulation (M&S) and Software Engineering practices.

Theme: Modeling the Next Frontier: Simulation for Next-generation Software-Intensive Systems.

We welcome contributions on topics including (but not limited to):

• Modeling and simulating human behavior in software development;
• Digital Twins: modeling, simulation, and engineering challenges;
• Quantum Computing Simulation and other emerging technologies;
• Modeling and simulation of IoT systems and architectures;
• Industry 4.0: simulation of manufacturing, automation, and cyber-physical systems;
• Smart cities: challenges in modeling, simulation, and software engineering;
• AI and LLMs in modeling, simulation, and software development;
• Education and training in modeling and simulation;
• Simulation of complex software-intensive systems (e.g., cyber-physical systems, systems-of-systems, critical systems);
• Modeling and simulation throughout the software lifecycle;
• Tools and platforms supporting simulation and model execution;
• Simulation as a service and toolchain interoperability;
• Software simulation across cloud, edge, and hybrid platforms;
• Runtime models and simulation for experimentation and empirical studies.

Submission Types:

• Emerging Research Papers (up to 8 pages) – novel research addressing real-world challenges.
• Position Papers (up to 5 pages) – visionary or reflective contributions.
• Extended Abstracts (up to 2 pages) – brief, provocative ideas. Free of APC charges.

The page limits include abstract, all figures, tables, and references. As per the new ACM policies for open-access publishing, extended abstracts will be free of Article Processing Charges (APCs), while research papers not.

All authors must use the official ACM Primary Article Template and submit their papers in PDF format through the HotCRP system. LaTeX authors must use \documentclass[sigconf,review]{acmart} in the preamble of the main file, allowing typesetting the paper in a double-column format with line numbers for easy reference by the reviewers. The following conference information also must be used:

\acmConference[MSSiS 2026]{8th Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Software-Intensive Systems (MSSiS 2026)}{April **12**, 2026} {Rio de Janeiro, Brazil}
\acmYear{2026}
\copyrightyear{2026}

All submitted papers should describe original work and not have been published or under review anywhere. At least three reviewers will judge the papers based on their clarity, relevance, originality, and contribution. The review process is single-blind, i.e., author information must appear in the paper. Accepted papers will be published in the ACM Digital Library. The publication of the accepted papers will require the registration of at least one author in MSSiS 2026, as well as the oral presentation of the paper during the workshop.

All questions about ACM template should be emailed to Pedro Henrique Dias Valle (Proceedings Chair).

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline (Hard): Mon 20 Oct 2025 23:59.
• Notification of Acceptance: Mon 24 Nov 2025 23:59.
• Camera-ready Deadline: Mon 26 Jan 2026.
• Workshop Date: **[TBD]**.

Organizers

• Valdemar Vicente Graciano Neto (Federal University of Goiás, Brazil)
• Hans Vangheluwe (University of Antwerp and Flanders Make, Belgium)
• Philipp Zech (University of Innsbruck, Austria)

More Information: https://ww2.inf.ufg.br/mssis/2026/index.html.