AAAC 2026

The 17th Annual Meeting of Asian Association for Algorithms and Computation (AAAC 2026) will take place on May 23 – 24, 2026, at Ocean University of China in Qingdao, China. We invite submissions of abstracts presenting original research or surveys of existing results in theoretical computer science. The meeting will be held in person, and at least one author of each accepted submission is required to register and present the talk on-site.

Information about previous annual meetings can be found at http://www.asia-algo-comp.org.

Important Dates

Committees

Invited Speakers

Donglei Du, University of New Brunswick

Ken-ichi Kawarabayashi, National Institute of Informatics

Program

Call for Papers

AAAC 2026

The 17th Annual Meeting of Asian Association for Algorithms and Computation (AAAC 2026) will take place on May 23 – 24, 2026, at Ocean University of China in Qingdao, China. We invite submissions of abstracts presenting original research or surveys of existing results in theoretical computer science. The meeting will be held in person, and at least one author of each accepted submission is required to register and present the talk on-site.

Information about previous annual meetings can be found at http://www.asia-algo-comp.org.

Topics

All areas of theoretical computer science, especially design and analysis of algorithms and complexity theory.

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit a single-page abstract (A4 size, PDF format) that may present original research results or surveys of existing results. Informal working notes containing all accepted abstracts will be distributed to conference participants. This distribution will not constitute prior publication and does not preclude future submissions of the work to journals or conferences.

Submissions must be uploaded via the EasyChair Conference System (https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=aaac2026) by the deadline.

Important Dates

Best Student Presentation Award

The Best Student Presentation Award will be presented to an outstanding conference presentation. To be eligible, the presenter must be a full-time student at the time of the conference. The award will be determined by PC members.

Accepted Papers

Registration

Registration Form

Registration Fee

• Regular registration: CNY 1500
• Student registration: CNY 800

Payment Methods

• Online Payment (QR code only)
Scan the QR code below with Alipay, WeChat Pay or UnionPay. (International credit cards are not accepted for online payment.)


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• On-site Payment
1. QR code (same apps as above)
2. Cash (CNY only)
3. POS machine – accepts Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay
(Your bank will convert the currency; a conversion fee may apply.)

Notes

• Inclusions: The registration fee covers all lunches, dinners (including the conference banquet), and coffee breaks during the conference.
• Online Payment: After completing your payment, please send your payment proof (e.g., a transaction screenshot) to 1587244705@qq.com with the subject line "AAAC 2026 Registration Fee Payment Proof + Your Full Name".
• On-site Payment: For participants without Chinese payment apps, please pay on-site at the registration desk using Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay cards, or CNY cash.
• Registration & Invoicing: All participants must complete the registration form (link above), regardless of payment method. After payment is confirmed, invoices will be sent from 1587244705@qq.com to the email address provided in the registration form, within one week after the conference ends. Official invoices will be issued by our authorized partner, Qingdao Boxue Zhengshang Education Consulting Management Service Company (青岛博学政商教育咨询管理服务有限公司).
• Support: For any issues, please contact the Organizing Committee at liuwj@ouc.edu.cn.

Venue and Travel

Venue

Travel Information

1. From Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

• By Metro (Recommended for Best Value)
  • Route
    • Take Line 8 towards Qingdao North Station.
    • At Qingdao North Station, transfer to Line 3 towards Qingdao Station.
    • Get off at Hall of the People and exit from Exit B.
  • Final Leg from Metro
    1. It is an approx. 1.3 km (15-minute) walk southwest along Daxue Road and then Hongdao Road.
    2. Alternative: For convenience with luggage, you may take a short taxi ride (approx. CNY 10-15) or a local bus from the station to the campus gate.
  • Total Duration: Approx. 100 minutes (Please check the latest metro schedule for operating hours).
  • Fare: CNY 7. Payment can be made via Alipay, WeChat Pay, or at ticket machines.


• By Taxi / Ride-Hailing (Recommended for Speed & Comfort)
  • Destination: Show the driver this address: 中国海洋大学鱼山校区学术交流中心 (红岛路8号).
  • Total Duration: Approx. 50 minutes (subject to traffic conditions).
  • Estimated Fare: CNY 180 – 220 (includes toll fees). Payment can be made by cash or via the app.

2. From Qingdao Station (青岛站) – Closest to venue

• By Metro
  • Route
    • Take Line 3 towards Qingdao North Station.
    • Get off at Hall of the People Station (人民会堂站) after just 1 stop.
    • Exit from Exit B.
  • Final leg: approx. 1.3 km (15-min walk) southwest along Daxue Road and Hongdao Road, or take a short taxi (CNY 10–15).
  • Total duration: ~20 minutes (walking) / ~10 minutes (with short taxi)
  • Metro fare: CNY 2
• By Taxi / Ride-hailing
  • Destination: 中国海洋大学鱼山校区学术交流中心 (红岛路8号).
  • Duration: ~10 minutes (approx. 3 km)
  • Fare: CNY 10–15

Note: Qingdao Station is the most convenient rail hub for the venue. If you have a choice, we recommend arriving at Qingdao Station.

3. From Qingdao North Station (青岛北站)

• By Metro
  • Route
    • Take Line 3 towards Qingdao Station.
    • Get off at Hall of the People Station (人民会堂站).
    • Exit from Exit B, then walk or take a short taxi as above.
  • Total duration: ~40 minutes
  • Metro fare: CNY 5
• By Taxi / Ride-hailing
  • Destination: 中国海洋大学鱼山校区学术交流中心 (红岛路8号).
  • Duration: ~25–30 minutes (approx. 15 km)
  • Fare: CNY 40–55

Tip: If you arrive at Qingdao North Station and prefer comfort/speed, a taxi is a good balance of cost and time.

App Recommendation

We recommend using the DiDi app (Didi Chuxing). Its English interface supports global mobile number login and international credit card payments, which is highly convenient for international visitors.

Accommodation

• Standard Twin Room (Two 1.2m beds): CNY 380 per night, including two breakfasts.
• King Size Room (One 1.8m bed): CNY 450 per night, including two breakfasts.

Important Information

• Booking Deadline: April 24, 2026 (Friday).
• Availability: Rooms are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Early reservation is highly recommended.

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