International Conference on the Theory and Application of Diagrams

Important dates

1. 18 Nov

   Abstract / full paper deadline

   In 3 days

2. 15 Dec

   Conference

   Osaka, Japan

All deadlines are as published by the organizer. Check the official website for the time zone.

About this conference

The key intention of ICTAD is to provide opportunity for the global participants to share their ideas and experience in person with their peers expected to join from different parts on the world. In addition this gathering will help the delegates to establish research or business relations as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations in their career path. We hope that ICTAD outcome will lead to significant contributions to the knowledge base in these up-to-date scientific fields in scope.

Topics and scope

• applications of diagrams,
• computational models of reasoning with, and interpretation of, diagrams,
• design of diagrammatic notations,
• diagram understanding by humans or machines,
• diagram aesthetics and layout,
• educational uses of diagrams (separate call),
• evaluation of diagrammatic notations,
• graphical communication and literacy,
• heterogeneous notations involving diagrams,
• history of diagrammatic notations,
• information visualization using diagrams,
• nature of diagrams and diagramming,
• novel technologies for diagram use,
• philosophy of diagrams (separate call),
• psychological issues pertaining to diagrams (separate call),
• reasoning with diagrams,
• semiotics of diagrams,
• software to support the use of diagrams, and
• usability and human-computer interaction issues concerning diagrams.

Call for papers

Abstracts are due by 18 November 2026. Submission details are on the official website.