# Call for Papers
## YAMC 2026 — Young Applied Mathematicians Conference
**September 14–18, 2026 — Turin, Italy**
🌐 https://www.yamc.it

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## Overview

To further strengthen the scientific impact of the *YAMC — Young Applied Mathematicians Conference* and to continue its evolution towards high-quality research standards, the Organising and Programme Committees are pleased to announce that **YAMC 2026** will feature a **peer-reviewed proceedings volume** associated with the conference.

Accepted contributions will be published in a dedicated volume of the Springer series **Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics (PROMS)**.

This internationally recognised series provides a well-established and reputable venue for the dissemination of peer-reviewed conference research in applied mathematics and related fields, and is indexed in major databases including Scopus, Mathematical Reviews, zbMATH Open, and EI Compendex.
The proceedings aim to collect **original and high-quality contributions** presented at YAMC,
offering participants the opportunity to disseminate research contributions at different stages of development, ranging from mature studies to well-founded and promising research directions within a rigorous and internationally visible publication framework.


### Submission Types
To allow participants to identify the most suitable format for disseminating their research, the proceedings will accommodate **two types of submissions**:
- *Full papers* (up to 15 pages + references)
- *Short papers* (up to 8 pages + references)

) Page limits include all content (main text, figures, tables, and appendices). References are the only permitted addition beyond the page limit.

This dual-format structure is designed to support a broad spectrum of contributions while ensuring an appropriate evaluation standard for each type of submission.
The proceedings aim to strike a balance between accessibility and scientific rigour, providing an opportunity for early-career researchers to present their work in a structured, peer-reviewed environment while benefiting from direct interaction within the conference setting.

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## Important Dates

All deadlines are \emph{Anywhere on Earth} (UTC--12) and dates represent the expected maximum timeframe for each phase.
Submissions will be individually tackled according to the review process detailed below.

- **Submission deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Early rejection notification:** June 7, 2026
- **First decision notification:** July 19, 2026
- **Rebuttal / revised submission:** August 2, 2026
- **Final decision notification:** August 30, 2026
- **Camera-ready submission:** September 6, 2026
- **Preliminary proceedings available:** September 13, 2026
- **Conference dates:** September 14–18, 2026
- **Final minor corrections notification:** September 27, 2026
- **Final camera-ready deadline:** October 4, 2026

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## Submission Instructions

Submissions must be prepared according to Springer guidelines for contributed volumes, using the **SNmult template**, submitted via the **Springer Meteor system**.

### Resources

- [Springer manuscript guidelines](https://www.springernature.com/gp/authors/publish-a-book/manuscript-guidelines)
- [SNmult template](https://cms-resources.apps.public.k8s.springernature.io/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/27837774/data/v1)
- [Overleaf template](https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/template-for-authors-to-a-springer-nature-contributed-volume/bbfkkmdbdtcy)
- [Submission portal](https://meteor.springer.com/project/dashboard.jsf?id=2932)

Authors are required to comply with [Springer Nature policies](https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/book-publishing-policies) on research integrity, including ethical standards and guidelines on the use of AI tools.

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## Review Process

All submissions will undergo a **rigorous multi-stage single-blind peer-review process**, designed to ensure high scientific quality and fairness.

#### Initial Screening
Submissions will first be checked for scope, formatting, and basic quality criteria.
Papers deemed out of scope or not meeting minimal standards may receive an early rejection.
Early rejection decisions will be issued within approximately one week from submission.
Submissions rejected before the official deadline may be resubmitted, provided that substantial revisions are made.
This mechanism is intended to provide early feedback and allow authors to improve their submissions within the submission window.

#### Main Review Phase
Each paper will be evaluated by up to **three independent reviewers**, selected according to expertise within the chosen thematic track.
Reviewers will assess submissions based on:
- originality and scientific soundness
- relevance to the conference themes
- clarity of presentation and methodological rigour
- reproducibility and potential impact

Following this phase, submissions will receive one of the following decisions:
*accept*, *minor revision*, *major revision*, or *reject*.

#### Revision and rebuttal phase
Authors of papers requiring revisions will be invited to submit a revised version together with a detailed response to the reviewers’ comments.
This phase allows authors to clarify their contributions and address concerns raised during the review process.

#### Second evaluation
Revised submissions will be re-evaluated by the Programme Committee and, when appropriate, by the original reviewers to ensure consistency in the evaluation process.
Final acceptance is granted only to contributions meeting the required scientific standards.
Submissions still requiring substantial modifications after this stage may be rejected.

#### Camera-ready submission
Accepted papers must be submitted in final (camera-ready) form, incorporating all requested revisions and complying with Springer formatting guidelines.

#### Editorial process
A preliminary version of the proceedings will be made available at the time of the conference.
A final editorial phase will allow for minor corrections before submission of the complete volume to Springer.

#### Coordination
The review process is coordinated by the Area Editors and the Programme Committee to ensure consistency, fairness, and timely decisions.

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## Eligibility and Requirements

The proceedings are primarily intended for **early-career researchers** participating in the conference.
As a consequence, **at least one author** (preferably the corresponding author) **must be a registered participant of YAMC 2026** by the camera-ready submission deadline.
In general, every registration covers up to a long and a short paper.

Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work at the conference during the contributed talk sessions.



Senior researchers may be included through invited contributions or joint work, provided that the spirit and objectives of YAMC are respected.

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## Scope and Topics

The proceedings reflect the interdisciplinary nature of YAMC, bringing together applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
To ensure both coherence and breadth, the proceedings are organised into **four thematic tracks**.

Each submitted manuscript must indicate **one primary track**, which will be used to assign the paper to the corresponding Area Editor and to ensure an appropriate and expert review process.

### Track 1 --- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

- Supervised, unsupervised, and self-supervised learning
- Deep learning architectures and training methodologies
- Reinforcement learning for sequential decision-making
- Learning theory and generalisation analysis
- Explainable and trustworthy AI
- Physics-informed and hybrid learning models
- AI for scientific computing and engineering applications
- Quantum machine learning

### Track 2 --- Numerical Analysis and Numerical Modelling

- Numerical methods for differential and integral equations
- Discretisation techniques
- Stability, convergence, and error analysis
- Multiscale and multiphysics modelling
- Scientific and high-performance computing
- Computational methods for inverse problems
- Numerical linear algebra and preconditioning techniques
- Surrogate modelling

### Track 3 --- Statistics and Optimisation

- Bayesian methods and probabilistic modelling
- Stochastic processes and stochastic optimisation
- High-dimensional statistics
- Convex, non-convex, and constrained optimisation
- Optimal control and variational methods
- Statistical learning theory and uncertainty quantification
- Optimisation for machine learning and data analysis
- Game Theory and Nash equilibrium

### Track 4 --- Cryptography, Security, and Privacy

- Cryptographic primitives and protocols
- Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
- Post-quantum and quantum-resistant cryptography
- Secure computation and privacy-preserving techniques
- Authentication, key management, and access control
- Security of machine learning and data-driven systems
- Applied cryptography and real-world deployments
- Blockchain technology and DeFi

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## Submission Philosophy

Contributions that combine **theoretical soundness** with **practical relevance**, experimental validation, or reproducible computational results are particularly encouraged.

Interdisciplinary submissions bridging multiple tracks are welcome, provided that a primary track is clearly identified.

Authors are encouraged to provide code, datasets, or supplementary material to support reproducibility.


#### Post-conference publication opportunities

A selection of outstanding contributions will be \emph{invited to submit an extended version} of their work to a **special issue in an indexed journal**, currently under definition.
Details will be announced on the [conference website](https://www.yamc.it).
These extended submissions are expected to contain significant additional material and will undergo a separate peer-review process according to the policies of the selected journal.

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## Programme Committee Chairs

- **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:** Alessandro Marchetti (University of Florence, Italy)
- **Numerical Analysis and Numerical Modelling:** Caterina Millevoi (University of Padua, Italy)
- **Statistics and Optimisation:** Gennaro Auricchio (University of Padua, Italy)
- **Cryptography, Security, and Privacy:** Elia Onofri (KAUST, Saudi Arabia)

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## Programme Committee

- Valerio Ardizio (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Elena Bachini (University of Padua, Italy)
- Alessandro Corbetta (Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands)
- Giuseppe Alessio D'Inverno (Université Paris-Saclay, France \& SISSA, Italy)
- Nathanael Denis (KAUST, Saudi Arabia)
- Luca Ferrarini (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France)
- Alen Kushova (University of Freiburg, Germany)
- Gabriele Loli (University of Pavia, Italy)
- Marta Menci (Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Italy)
- Lorenzo Neva (Politecnico di Torino, Italy)
- Konstantin Riedl (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
- Alessandro Scagliotti (Technical University of Munich, Germany)

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## Point of Contact

Elia Onofri, general program chair
[eliaonofri.it](https://www.eliaonofri.it)
[info@yamc.it](mailto:info@yamc.it)