Social, Networking and Special RoomsICSE 2026

Sunday RegistrationSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Sunday Morning BreakCatering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Morning Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Sunday LunchCatering 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.

Sunday Afternoon BreakCatering 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.

Monday RegistrationSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Monday Morning BreakCatering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Morning Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Monday LunchCatering 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.

Monday Afternoon BreakCatering 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.

Tuesday Quiet RoomSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Tuesday RegistrationSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Tutorial: How (not) to Analyze Software Engineering Experiments: From Anti-Patterns to Solutions (Part 1)Tutorials and Technical Briefings at Bora Bora V
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Tuesday Morning Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Tuesday Morning BreakCatering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Morning Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Tutorial: How (not) to Analyze Software Engineering Experiments: From Anti-Patterns to Solutions (Part 2)Tutorials and Technical Briefings at Bora Bora V
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Tuesday LunchCatering 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.

Tutorial: Beyond A/B Testing - Orthogonal and Experimental Designs (Part 1)Tutorials and Technical Briefings at Bora Bora V
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Tuesday Afternoon Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Tuesday Afternoon BreakCatering 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.

Tutorial: Beyond A/B Testing - Orthogonal and Experimental Designs (Part 2)Tutorials and Technical Briefings at Bora Bora V
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

ICSE ReceptionSocial, 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!

ICSE Newcomer ReceptionSocial, 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!

ICSE YogaSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Barra da Tijuca Beach

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session to start your day at ICSE 2026.

Wednesday Quiet RoomSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Wednesday RegistrationSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Wednesday Morning Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Wednesday Morning PlenaryMain Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the first plenary session of the main conference. Introduction by General Co-Chairs and overview of logistics and social aspects. Overview of the technical program and the reviewing process by the Program Chairs. Two Keynote sessions by Jan Bosch and Qinghua Lu.

Wednesday Morning BreakCatering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Morning Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Panel - SE.next: In the Agentic TrenchesPanels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Wednesday LunchCatering 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.

Wednesday Afternoon Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Wednesday Afternoon Awards PlenaryMain Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the second plenary session of the main conference. Awards session, including the TCSE and SigSoft awards, as well as the Most Influential Paper awards for both ICSE and SEIP.

Wednesday Afternoon BreakCatering 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.

Technical Briefing: Agentic Software Engineering: A Roadmap to Software Engineering 3.0Tutorials and Technical Briefings at Oceania III
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Software Architecture Birds-of-a-Feather SessionSoftware Architecture BoF at Oceania III
Chair(s): Davide Taibi University of Southern Denmark and University of Oulu

A Software Architecture Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) session is a short, informal forum for discussions related to any aspect of software architecture. Initiated by the IFIP/IEEE Working Conference on Software Architecture, it became a platform for like-minded individuals to connect, exchange ideas, and explore areas of mutual interest.

ICSE Wednesday BanquetSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Costa Brava Clube

Main banquet for ICSE 2026 (wednesday option). Join us for an evening of great food, entertainment, and networking with your fellow attendees at Costa Brava Clube.

ICSE RunSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Barra da Tijuca Beach

Join us for the traditional ICSE Run, a fun and healthy way to start your day at the conference. All fitness levels are welcome!

Thursday Quiet RoomSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Thursday RegistrationSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Thursday Morning Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Thursday Morning PlenaryMain Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the first plenary session of the main conference. Introduction by General Co-Chairs and overview of logistics and social aspects. Overview of the technical program and the reviewing process by the Program Chairs. Two Keynote sessions by Jan Bosch and Qinghua Lu.

Thursday Morning BreakCatering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Morning Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Newcomers SpeedNetworkingSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Oceania III

A speed networking session designed for newcomers to ICSE 2026. This is a great opportunity to meet other attendees, make new connections, and get the most out of your conference experience.

Panel - SE.next: Research in the Agentic EraPanels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Thursday LunchCatering 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.

Thursday Afternoon Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Panel - Technical Debt in the AI EraPanels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Thursday Afternoon BreakCatering 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.

ICSE Beach SoccerSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Barra da Tijuca Beach

Join us for the 1st ICSE Beach Soccer, a fun and competitive event where attendees can team up and play soccer on the beach.

Technical Briefing: Software Engineering for Foundation Models (SE4FM)Tutorials and Technical Briefings at Oceania III
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

ICSE Thursday BanquetSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Costa Brava Clube

Main banquet for ICSE 2026 (thursday option). Join us for an evening of great food, entertainment, and networking with your fellow attendees at Costa Brava Clube.

Friday Quiet RoomSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Quiet Room for you to relax or work in a peaceful environment during ICSE 2026.

Friday RegistrationSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Friday Morning Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Friday Morning PlenaryMain Plenaries at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

This will be the first plenary session of the main conference. Introduction by General Co-Chairs and overview of logistics and social aspects. Overview of the technical program and the reviewing process by the Program Chairs. Two Keynote sessions by Jan Bosch and Qinghua Lu.

Friday Morning BreakCatering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Morning Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Technical Briefing: LLM-Assisted Uncertainty Identification in Self-Adaptive RoboticsTutorials and Technical Briefings at Oceania III
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Panel - SE.next: Raising the Agentic EngineerPanels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Friday LunchCatering 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.

Friday Afternoon Child CareSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Ibiza III

Child Care services available during ICSE 2026 to support attendees with children.

Technical Briefing: Qualitative Data Analysis and Theory DevelopmentTutorials and Technical Briefings at Oceania III
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Technical Briefing: Quantum Software Engineering 101Tutorials and Technical Briefings at Oceania VIII
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Panel - Future of Software Engineering: Toward a Healthy Software Engineering CommunityPanels and Special Sessions at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Neurodiverse CaféSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

Friday Afternoon BreakCatering 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.

Technical Briefing: Vibe Engineering: Software Engineering for Software MakersTutorials and Technical Briefings at Oceania III
Chair(s): Paris Avgeriou University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Uirá Kulesza Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

ICSE Organizing Committee Victory DinnerSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Mocellin Stakehouse

A special dinner to celebrate the success of ICSE 2026 with the organizing committee. This is a private event for the organizing committee members and invited guests.

Saturday RegistrationSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Main Entrance

Registration for ICSE 2026.

Saturday Morning BreakCatering at Catering and Exhibition Hall (Europa I to IV)

Morning Break with a variety of beverages and snacks available for attendees. This break will provide an opportunity for networking and relaxation between sessions.

Saturday LunchCatering 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.

Saturday Afternoon BreakCatering 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.