Workshop @ IEEE SWC 2026

The 1st International Workshop Citizen-Centric Metaverse and Urban Digital Twins for Smart Communities (CitiVerse 2026)

Rende, Italy September 7 - 11, 2026
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Workshop Info

Full Paper Submission Apr 1, 2026
Authors Notification July 1, 2026
Camera-ready July 31, 2026
Conference Dates September 7 - 11, 2026

  • Antonio J. Jara
    Libelium, Spain

  • Inma Molina
    Libelium, Spain
  • Juan Francisco Inglés
    Libelium, Spain

  • Nuria Archilla
    Libelium, Spain
  • Rodrigo Gonzalez
    Libelium, Spain

  • TPC members to be defined.

Call for Papers

The CitiVerse is a new kind of digital space where cities connect, collaborate, and co-create solutions for real-world challenges using shared digital tools and data. At its core are urban digital twins and immersive XR experiences that enable citizens and decision-makers to explore scenarios, test interventions, and participate in shaping urban life.

Topics of Interest

The topics include (but are not limited to):

CitiVerse architectures and reference models (city-scale metaverse stacks, edge–cloud–continuum deployment)
Urban digital twins: real-time data integration, simulation, and multi-scale modeling (building–district–city)
Interoperability and standards for city metaverses (semantics, APIs, ontologies, open data spaces)
XR for citizen engagement: participatory planning, deliberation, and co-creation workflows
Multimodal interaction, accessibility, and universal design for inclusive metaverse experiences
Generative AI for 3D city content, avatars, and urban scenario authoring
Trust, privacy, security, and identity management in urban metaverse platforms
Governance, ethics, legal aspects, and public value / digital sovereignty considerations
Evaluation, KPIs, and evidence from pilots: societal impact, usability, and adoption
Tooling and open-source platforms for CitiVerse applications, demos, and benchmarks

Types of Submissions

The workshop welcomes high-quality, original research contributions that advance the scientific and technological foundations of the smart world. All submissions must use the official IEEE conference paper template. Authors are invited to submit their work in one of the following categories:

Full Papers

6 pages

Complete research studies containing significant findings, rigorous methodology, and comprehensive experimental or theoretical results.

Short Papers

4 pages

Concise contributions reporting promising early results, innovative ideas, or ongoing work that is expected to stimulate discussion and further development.

Poster & Demo Papers

2 pages

Visual or interactive presentations showcasing prototypes, systems, applications, or early research results that highlight practical innovations and emerging technologies.

Publication and Indexing

All accepted and presented papers will be considered for the conference proceedings and indexing in major repositories.

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IEEE Xplore

Submitted for publication in IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

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Major Databases

Indexed in Elsevier, IET, and Scopus.

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