Tutorials and Technical BriefingsICSE 2026

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)

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 Steering Committee MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Capri IV

Dinner will be included for members.

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
Chair(s): Birgit Penzenstadler Chalmers Tekniska Högskola and Gothenburg University and Lappenranta University of Technology

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.
• Welcome by Diamond Sponsor Huawei.
• Overview of the technical program and the reviewing process by the Program Chairs.
• Keynote session by Jan Bosch.
• Keynote session by Qinghua Lu.

Neurodiverse CaféSocial, Networking and Special Rooms at Capri V

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

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.

ICSE 2027 Organizing Committee MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania III

FSE Steering Committee MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania VI

TCSE Executive Committee MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania VII

JSS Board MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania VIII

Wednesday 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

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

This will be the second plenary session of the main conference (Awards session)

• IEEE Computer Society Harlan D. Mills.
• ACM SIGSOFT Outstanding Research Awards.
• Most Influential Paper Awards for ICSE.

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

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
Chair(s): Marcos Kalinowski Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

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

ICSE 2028 Organizing Committee MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania III

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

This will be the fourth plenary session of the main conference ( Second part of the Awards session).

• ICSE Distinguished Paper.
• SRC Awards.
• Keynote session by Laurie Williams.
• Keynote session by Silvio Meira.

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

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.

TOSEM Journal Editorial Board MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania VI

TSE Journal Editorial Board MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania VII

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

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

Industry Challenge PresentationsIndustry Challenge Track at Oceania III
Chair(s): Filipe Cogo Centre for Software Excellence, Huawei Canada, Henry Muccini University of L'Aquila, Italy

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

Panelists:

Dr. Dongmei Zhang, Heiko Koziolek, David Lo , Dr. Markus Borg, Margaret-Anne Storey.

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
Chair(s): Antonio Pedro Santos Alves Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Marcos De Abreu Santos Colorado State University, USA, Fabio Calefato University of Bari

For the first time ever, the traditional ICSE Soccer event will embrace a truly Brazilian — and especially carioca — tradition: Beach Soccer. Similar to regular soccer, the game adds the fun and challenge of playing on sand, with the sea nearby to help everyone cool off during breaks.

The session will be supported by the Botafogo Beach Soccer team, who will also provide all the necessary equipment for the activity.

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

TCSE and SIGSOFT Town HallMeetings and BOF Events at Plenary (Asia II + III + Hall)

Guidelines for Empirical Studies in Software Engineering involving Large Language ModelsMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania III
Chair(s): Sebastian Baltes Heidelberg University, Stefan Wagner Technical University of Munich

BoF for Reproducibility InitiativesMeetings and BOF Events at Oceania VIII

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 last plenary session of the main conference.

• Final thanks by General Co-Chairs.
• Welcome to the next ICSE editions in Ireland (2027), Hawaii (2028), and Japan (2029).
• Keynote session by Alexander Serebrenik.
• Keynote session by Virgilio Almeida.

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

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.

ICSE 2027 Program Committee MeetingMeetings and BOF Events at Europa II

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: Designing Systems with Digital Twins and AI AgentsTutorials 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)

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.