The 19th International Conference on Cooperative and Human Aspects of Software Engineering (CHASE 2026) is the premier venue for research on cooperative and human aspects of software engineering. Since 2008, the CHASE conference has served as a community and provided a forum to discuss research, including empirical findings, theoretical models, research methods and tools, and new ideas and visions for studying human and cooperative aspects of software engineering. CHASE seeks to bring together academic and practitioner communities interested in this area. Now in its 19th edition, CHASE 2026 will be co-located with the International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Dates
Plenary
Mon 13 AprDisplayed time zone: Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil change
Mon 13 Apr
Displayed time zone: Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil change
08:00 - 17:30 | Monday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance Registration for ICSE 2026. | ||
08:00 9h30mRegistration | ICSE 2026 Registration ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||
09:00 - 10:30 | Opening, Hiring, and Careers SessionResearch Track / CHASE Program at Oceania IX Chair(s): Alexander Serebrenik Eindhoven University of Technology, Patricia Matsubara Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Ronnie de Souza Santos University of Calgary | ||
09:00 15m | Opening CHASE Program | ||
09:15 10mShort-paper | Struggling to Connect: A Researcher’s Reflection on Networking in Software Engineering Research Track Shalini Chakraborty University of Bayreuth | ||
09:25 15mFull-paper | Mapping the Skills and Roles of Experimentation in Software Organizations: Evidence from 1,800 Job Postings Research Track Nils Stotz Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Kevin Anderson , Paul Drews Leuphana University of Lüneburg | ||
09:40 15mFull-paper | How Does Cognitive Capability and Personality Influence Problem-Solving in Coding Interview Puzzles? Research Track Dulaji Hidellaarachchi RMIT University, John Grundy Monash University, Sebastian Baltes Heidelberg University Pre-print | ||
09:55 15mFull-paper | Constructive Patterns for Human-Centered Tech Hiring Research Track Allysson Allex Araújo Federal University of Cariri, Gabriel Vasconcelos Federal University of Cariri (UFCA), Marvin Wyrich Saarland University, Maria Teresa Baldassarre Department of Computer Science, University of Bari , Paloma Guenes Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) | University of Bari (UniBa), Marcos Kalinowski Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) Pre-print | ||
10:10 15mFull-paper | A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Coaching to Mitigate the Impostor Phenomenon in Early-Career Software EngineersDistinguished Paper Award Research Track Paloma Guenes Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) | University of Bari (UniBa), Joan Leite Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Allysson Allex Araújo Federal University of Cariri, Rafael Tomaz Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Maria Teresa Baldassarre Department of Computer Science, University of Bari , Jean Natividade Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Marcos Kalinowski Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) Pre-print | ||
10:30 - 11:00 | Monday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV) This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions. | ||
10:30 30mCoffee break | Break ICSE Catering | ||
11:00 - 12:30 | Software Engineers' Human Characteristics SessionResearch Track / Journal First and Journal Fast / CHASE Program at Oceania IX Chair(s): Italo Santos University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa | ||
11:00 15mFull-paper | Creative Minds at the Keyboard: Eye-Tracking Insights into How Developers Think and Code Research Track Mahta Amini Polytechnique Montréal, Yahya Lafhal Polytechnique Montreal, Zohreh Sharafi Polytechnique Montréal Pre-print | ||
11:15 15mFull-paper | Experiences of Dyslexic Software Engineers - A Qualitative Study Research Track Marcos Vinicius Cruz Reykjavik University, Pragya Verma Reykjavik University, Grischa Liebel Reykjavik University Pre-print | ||
11:30 15mFull-paper | Folklore in Software Engineering: A Definition and Conceptual Foundations Research Track Eduard Paul Enoiu Malardalen University, Jean Malm Malardalen University, Gregory Gay Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg Pre-print | ||
11:45 15mFull-paper | Challenges and Strategies of Brazilian ADHD Programmers: A Replication Study Research Track Tatiana Cartagena School of Technology PUCRS, Natalya Marjana Goelzer School of Technology PUCRS, Gabriel Gioscia Velloso School of Technology PUCRS, Sofia Batista Sartori School of Technology PUCRS, Karina Kohl Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Sabrina Marczak School of Technology PUCRS | ||
12:00 15mFull-paper | A11yArgus: Automated Detection and Empirical Analysis of Accessibility Issues in Android App Research Track Ana Ferreira Federal University of Alagoas, Breno Miranda Federal University of Pernambuco, Márcio Ribeiro Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil, Rohit Gheyi Federal University of Campina Grande, Ivan Machado Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Baldoino Fonseca Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL) | ||
12:15 15mTalk | The Factors Influencing Well-Being in Software Engineers: A Mixed-Method Study. Journal First and Journal Fast Cristina Martinez Montes Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg, Birgit Penzenstadler Chalmers Tekniska Högskola and Gothenburg University and Lappenranta University of Technology, Robert Feldt Chalmers | University of Gothenburg, Blekinge Institute of Technology | ||
12:30 - 14:00 | Monday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV) Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events. | ||
12:30 90mLunch | Lunch ICSE Catering | ||
14:00 - 15:30 | Keynote and OSS SessionResearch Track / CHASE Program at Oceania IX Chair(s): Patricia Matsubara Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Yvonne Dittrich IT University of Copenhagen | ||
14:00 45mKeynote | The Component We Do Not Factor In: How Human Behavior and Judgment Shape Everyday Decisions, Practices, and Collaboration in Software Teams CHASE Program Tayana Conte Universidade Federal do Amazonas | ||
14:45 15mFull-paper | Beyond Code: Empirical Insights into How Team Dynamics Influence OSS Project Selection Research Track Shashiwadana Nirmani Deakin University, Hourieh Khalajzadeh Deakin University, Australia, Mojtaba Shahin RMIT University, Xiao Liu School of Information Technology, Deakin University | ||
15:00 15mFull-paper | Governance in Practice: How Open Source Projects Define and Document RolesDistinguished Paper Award Research Track Pedro Arantes RESHAPE LAB, Northern Arizona University, USA, Tayana Conte Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Marco Gerosa Northern Arizona University, Igor Steinmacher RESHAPE LAB, Northern Arizona University, USA Pre-print | ||
15:15 15mFull-paper | Understanding npm Developers’ Practices, Challenges, and Recommendations for Secure Package Development Research Track Anthony Peruma University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Truman Choy University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Gerald Lee University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Italo Santos University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Pre-print | ||
15:30 - 16:00 | Monday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV) Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions. | ||
15:30 30mCoffee break | Break ICSE Catering | ||
20:00 - 23:00 | Social Event for Co-located ConferencesICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Rio Scenarium Co-located event participants are invited to join us at Rio Scenarium for an informal evening with live Brazilian music, food, drinks, and great company in the heart of Lapa, a traditional samba region in Rio. Buses depart from the conference venue starting at 18:00. | ||
20:00 3hDinner | Social Event for Co-located Conferences ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||
Tue 14 AprDisplayed time zone: Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil change
Tue 14 Apr
Displayed time zone: Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil change
08:00 - 17:30 | Tuesday Quiet RoomICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026. | ||
08:00 9h30mOther | Quiet Room ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||
08:00 - 19:00 | Tuesday RegistrationICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance Registration for ICSE 2026. | ||
08:00 11hRegistration | ICSE 2026 Registration ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||
09:00 - 12:30 | Tuesday Morning Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children. | ||
09:00 3h30mOther | Child Care ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||
09:00 - 10:30 | Keynote, Human–AI Collaboration, and Responsible AI SessionResearch Track / CHASE Program at Oceania IX Chair(s): Alexander Serebrenik Eindhoven University of Technology, Allysson Allex Araújo Federal University of Cariri | ||
09:00 45mKeynote | Behavioral Code Analysis in the Wake of Agentic AI CHASE Program Markus Borg CodeScene | ||
09:45 15mFull-paper | Bridging the Socio-Emotional Gap: The Functional Dimension of Human-AI Collaboration for Software Engineering Research Track Lekshmi Murali Rani Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Richard Berntsson Svensson Chalmers University of Technology & University of Gothenburg, Robert Feldt Chalmers | University of Gothenburg Pre-print | ||
10:00 15mFull-paper | Hope or Hype? Understanding Vibe Coding through Software Practitioner Discussions Research Track Fairuz Nawer Meem George Mason University, Fatema Tuz Zohra George Mason University, Justin Smith Lafayette College, Brittany Johnson George Mason University | ||
10:15 15mFull-paper | Operationalizing AI Ethics in the Public Sector: A Cross-Context Replication in Brazil Research Track Edna Dias Canedo University of Brasilia (UnB), Fabiana Freitas Mendes Aalto University, Richardson Bruno da Silva Andrade Universtiy of Brasília (UnB), José Siqueira de Cerqueira Tampere University, Pekka Abrahamsson Tampere University | ||
10:30 - 11:00 | Tuesday Morning BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV) This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions. | ||
10:30 30mCoffee break | Break ICSE Catering | ||
11:00 - 12:30 | Awards, Human–AI Collaboration, and Responsible AI Session & DECSJournal First and Journal Fast / CHASE Program / Research Track / Doctoral and Early Career Symposium (DECS) at Oceania IX Chair(s): Alexander Serebrenik Eindhoven University of Technology, Patricia Matsubara Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Agnia Sergeyuk JetBrains Research, Kelly Blincoe University of Auckland, Monalessa P. Barcellos Federal University of Espírito Santo | ||
11:00 20mAwards | Awards CHASE Program | ||
11:20 10mShort-paper | The Gap Between Ethical Discourse and Organizational Practice in the Responsible Development, Deploy, and Use of AI Systems: An Exploratory Study Research Track Richardson Bruno da Silva Andrade Universtiy of Brasília (UnB), Edna Dias Canedo Computer Science Department - University of Brasília | ||
11:30 10mShort-paper | Role and Identity Work of Software Engineering Professionals in the Generative AI Era Research Track Jorge Melegati University of Porto | ||
11:40 15mTalk | Accountability in Code Review: The Role of Intrinsic Drivers and the Impact of LLMs Journal First and Journal Fast Adam Alami University of Southern Denmark, Victor Vadmand Jensen Aalborg University, Denmark, Neil Ernst University of Victoria | ||
11:55 30mDoctoral symposium paper | DECS (Chairs: Kelly Blincoe and Monalessa Barcellos) Doctoral and Early Career Symposium (DECS) | ||
12:30 - 14:00 | Tuesday LunchICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV) Lunch time with a variety of meal options available for attendees, including vegetarian choices. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a meal while networking with colleagues and discussing the day’s events. | ||
12:30 90mLunch | Lunch ICSE Catering | ||
14:00 - 17:00 | Tuesday Afternoon Child CareICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children. | ||
14:00 3hOther | Child Care ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||
15:30 - 16:00 | Tuesday Afternoon BreakICSE Catering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV) Afternoon Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions. | ||
15:30 30mCoffee break | Break ICSE Catering | ||
16:00 - 17:30 | Education, AI and Non traditional codebases, and Closing SessionResearch Track / CHASE Program at Oceania IX Chair(s): Edna Dias Canedo Computer Science Department - University of Brasília, Alexander Serebrenik Eindhoven University of Technology, Patricia Matsubara Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) | ||
16:00 15mFull-paper | “I like using GenAI as a tool, but with the feeling that I’m better than it”: Exploring How Students Negotiate Computing Identity in the Age of GenAI Research Track Anna Bich-Huyen Doan Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Karen Seim Midtlien Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Syed Sajid Hussain Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Morteza Moalagh Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Computer Sci-ence, Trondheim, Norway, Babak Farshchian Norwegian University of Science and Technology | ||
16:15 15mFull-paper | Fast and Fleeting: Evaluating ChatGPT’s Impact on Students’ Computational Thinking Skills Research Track May Mahmoud New York University Abu Dhabi, Eric Asare New York University Abu Dhabi, Nisa Shahid New York University Abu Dhabi, Nourhan Sakr The American University in Cairo, Sarah Nadi New York University Abu Dhabi | ||
16:30 15mFull-paper | Why Do We Code? A Theory on Motivations and Challenges in Software Engineering from Education to Practice Research Track Aaliyah Chang Queen's University, Mariam Guizani Queen's University, Canada, Brittany Johnson George Mason University | ||
16:45 15mFull-paper | Empathy in Software Engineering Education: Evidence, Practices, and Opportunities Research Track Matheus de Morais Leça University of Calgary, Kim Johnston University of Calgary, Ronnie de Souza Santos University of Calgary | ||
17:00 10mShort-paper | Designing Tools to Enhance Best Practices in Research Software Engineering Research Track | ||
17:10 10mShort-paper | Human-Centered Quantum Software Engineering: A Research Agenda Research Track Muneera Bano CSIRO's Data61, Rashina Hoda Monash University, Didar Zowghi CSIRO's Data61 - University of Technology Sydney, Shaukat Ali Simula Research Laboratory and Oslo Metropolitan University, Mohammad Reza Mousavi King's College London | ||
17:20 5m | Closing CHASE Program | ||
18:00 - 22:00 | ICSE Steering Committee MeetingICSE Meetings and BOF Events at Capri IV Dinner will be included for members. | ||
18:00 4hMeeting | ICSE Steering Committee Meeting ICSE Meetings and BOF Events | ||
19:00 - 21:00 | ICSE ReceptionICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV) A reception for all attendees to network and socialize. Join us for an evening of fun and connection at ICSE 2026! | ||
19:00 2hMeeting | ICSE Reception ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||
19:00 - 21:00 | ICSE Newcomer ReceptionICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms at Europa II A special reception to welcome newcomers to ICSE 2026. Join us for an evening of networking and fun! | ||
19:00 2hMeeting | ICSE Newcomer Reception ICSE Social, Networking and Special Rooms | ||