Author Guidelines (Draft)
Author Guidelines for Full Papers
The maximum length for submitted papers to the full papers track is 10 pages (in Computer Graphics Forum (CGF) style, including all images and acknowledgements, but excluding references).
References should not exceed 2 pages. Authors are encouraged to use supplementary documents to provide extra content. Papers exceeding the maximum allowed number of pages will be automatically rejected.
Submissions must be made using the Computer Graphics Forum style, using the conference LaTeX template for full papers which includes a sample document explaining the required format LaTeX2e Style template.
Authors have the option to submit their papers anonymously. In contrast to previous years, double-blind reviewing is optional, not required: authors may choose to disclose their identities to the reviewers. The reviewing process does not consider anonymity as a factor. The process will attempt to preserve anonymity of authors of anonymized submissions. However, the program committee, which is responsible for half of the reviews, will know the authors of submissions reviewed by them. This is required for selecting reviewers without conflict of interests. Please take note that submissions may be checked for plagiarism.
Authors have the option of submitting additional material with their submissions. Supplementary materials, such as videos and supporting data, are encouraged. For papers that have previously been reviewed for other venues and have been rejected or withdrawn, the authors are strongly encouraged to provide the original submission with a cover letter describing the changes they have made to comply with reviewers’ comments and requests.
All full papers accepted to Eurovis appear in a special issue of Computer Graphics Forum, containing the conference proceedings, and will appear at the same time in the Eurographics digital library.
Eurovis submissions and papers are subject to the pre-print and self-archiving policies of the Computer Graphics Forum journal. Details are available from the journal web site:
Author Guidelines for State-of-the-Art (STAR) Reports
Submission of STAR Sketch: A STAR Sketch briefly describes the planned STAR by outlining the topic, discussing its relevance to the visualization community, providing the planned structure and outline of the STAR together with all key references, and short biographies of the authors. The length of a STAR Sketch main text is limited to two pages. To demonstrate the relevant expertise needed to produce the proposed STAR, brief biographies of all authors are required as supplementary material. References and short biographies are considered supplementary pages and are not counted within the two page limit. Authors receive feedback on their sketches to help improve the submission and to inform their decisions whether to progress to the Full STAR submission stage.
Full STAR Submission: In the next stage, authors are required to submit a full STAR. There is no strict maximum length for full submissions. However, it is unusual for STARs to exceed 20 pages (excluding references). Full STAR submissions will then undergo a single blind, two-stage review process, similar to that of regular papers submitted to Computer Graphics Forum, where 3-4 external experts on the respective topic will evaluate the STAR.
Since all accepted STARs will be published in Computer Graphics Forum, the submission process uses a multiple-stage reviewing process. The submission procedure is as follows:
- Submit a STAR Sketch by the deadline indicated on the Important Dates page. The length of a STAR Sketch main text is limited to 2 pages.
References and short biographies are considered supplementary pages and are not counted within the two-page limit. The format of the sketch should follow the format specified in the formatting instructions for the STAR below. STAR Sketches will be reviewed by the STAR IPC and comments on suitability and relevance will be provided on November 4th, 2024.
- According to the feedback given by the IPC members, the authors can submit a full STAR by the date indicated on the Important Dates page.
The requirements for Eurovis STARs follow the EUROGRAPHICS policy on STAR length. We do not impose strict maximum lengths for submitted STARs. However, it is unusual for STARs to exceed 20 pages (in CGF latex style) including all figures and tables, but excluding references. There is no limit as to the number of references or the number of pages for references. STARs should only be as long as their content justifies. Reviewers might rate a submission lower if it is perceived as being unnecessarily long. Authors are encouraged to use supplementary documents to provide extra content. To submit, please go to “submissions in progress” on PCS.
Full STAR submissions will then undergo a single blind, two-stage review process, similar to that of regular papers submitted to Computer Graphics Forum, where 3-4 external experts on the respective topic will evaluate the STAR.
Once your full STAR submission has been accepted or conditionally accepted, submit your revised version together with a cover letter detailing your changes by the deadline indicated on the Important Dates page. To do so, please go to “submissions in progress” in PCS. The camera-ready version is also indicated on the Important Dates page.
Formatting Instructions: The sketch as well as the full version submission of the STAR should be submitted as a PDF file using the Eurovis LaTeX2e Style template. The template can be downloaded here. On Overleaf, this template can be imported easily by selecting “New Project” -> “Upload Project” and uploading the zip file. Use EGauthorGuidelines-eurovis26-star.tex for your submission.
Please make sure that images embedded in your paper do not contain transparent pixels (i.e., an alpha channel of a transparent color), because this will lead to problems when the resulting PDF is displayed or printed.
Submissions can also include supplementary material such as videos or executable programs. The server will accept uploads of at most 200 MB, so multiple files of over 200 MB must be submitted separately. Please use only the most common video codecs (e.g., MP4 format using the H.264 codec) to maximize the chances that the reviewers can see it.
STAR Sketches and full STARs are submitted using the Precision Conference Submission System (PCS).
Camera Ready Submission: In order to submit the camera ready version, authors prepare their submissions as a PDF file using the Eurovis LaTeX2e Style. Please ensure that the option \SpecialIssuePaper is used.
Authors of accepted papers are also requested to fill in the Exclusive License Agreement (one per paper) and send the signed document to [email protected].
Common mistakes when creating the final version of the paper are:
- Headlines are too long: besides the running headlines, there has to be space for the page numbers. Please shorten the headline to accommodate for page numbers.
- Formatting of figure captions: “Figure <number>:” should be bold, and the caption should be set in italics. This is often caused by overwriting the default settings when using the figure, caption, or subfigure packages. Try using: \captionsetup{labelfont=bf,textfont=it})
Author Guidelines for Education Papers
Author Guidelines: Submissions for the Eurovis Education papers track should be at most 8 pages in CGF latex style, with an additional page allowed for references. All submissions must be original and are not published previously in any conference proceedings, magazine, journal, or edited book. Education papers are peer-reviewed in a one-stage process by an international program committee. Authors have the option to submit their papers anonymously. In contrast to previous years, double-blind reviewing is optional, not required: authors may choose to disclose their identities to the reviewers. The reviewing process does not consider anonymity as a factor. The process will attempt to preserve anonymity of authors of blind submissions. However, the program committee, which is responsible for all the reviews, will know the authors of submissions reviewed by them. You need to provide a complete list of authors when submitting your paper so that members of the program committee can avoid conflicts of interest during reviewer assignment. All authors must be specified in the submission system (but not in the paper) at the time of the submission. Education papers are electronically archived and are fully citable publications. All accepted Education papers will be presented orally at the conference. For detailed paper preparation and submission instructions please refer to the submission guidelines below.
Submission and Formatting Instructions: In order to submit to the Eurovis Education Papers, authors prepare their submissions as a PDF file using the Eurovis LaTeX2e Style (including a document class, a style file, a sample source file, and a corresponding PDF output file). Use EGauthorGuidelines-eurovis26-education.tex for your submission. Please make sure that an image embedded in your paper does not contain transparent pixels (i.e., an alpha channel of a transparent color) because this will lead to problems when the resulting PDF is displayed or printed.
Submissions can also include supplementary material such as videos or executable programs. The server will accept uploads of at most 200 MB, so multiple files of over 200 MB must be submitted separately. We encourage the use of digital videos to support paper submissions, particularly if part of, or all of the work covers interactive techniques. Please use only the most common video codecs (e.g., MP4 format) to maximize the chances that the reviewers can view it). Education papers are submitted using the Precision Conference System (PCS).
Author Guidelines for Short Papers
Submissions for the short paper track should be at most 4 pages in CGF latex style, with an additional page allowed for references. Contributions must be written and presented in English. Please use the “EGauthorGuidelines-eurovis25-short” template from the following archive:
https://www.eurovis2025.lu/fileadmin/files/egPublStyle-Eurovis_full-short-stars-posters-edu_2025.zip
Short papers are to be submitted using the Precision Conference System (PCS):
https://new.precisionconference.com/submissions
Please select Society: Eurographics, Conference/Journal: Eurovis 2025, Track: Eurovis 2025 Short Papers.
Submissions must be original works that have not been published previously in any conference proceedings, magazine, journal, or edited book. Submissions should clearly discuss their novel and significant contributions and place them in the context of prior art in the field. Authors should highlight how their contributions differ from previous work and advance the state of the art in visualization.
Concurrent, plagiarized, and AI-generated submissions will be desk-rejected.
All valid short paper submissions will be peer-reviewed by an international program committee in a one-stage, single-blind process. The complete list of authors must be provided when submitting a short paper so that conflicts of interest can be avoided during the reviewer assignment. Adding further authors after the acceptance of a paper is not possible.
All accepted short papers will be assigned a DOI, are electronically archived, and appear in the Eurographics digital library as fully citable open-access publications. At least one author of an accepted paper must register and attend the conference to present the work.
Author Guidelines for Workshops
Workshop proposals include:
- a title,
- the contact details of the organizers,
- a brief description of the organizers’ background, related publications, and research,
- the planned activities (e.g., mainly talks, mainly interactive sessions, a mix), including an outline schedule for the program—workshops are strongly encouraged, though not required, to consider ways to engage all participants interactively,
- the intended result and impact of the workshop,
- a brief justification for why this workshop is necessary (e.g., why would the topic benefit from a more informal setting, in what ways is the topic emergent or a relatively poor fit for the main conference program, etc.),
- a chosen measure for a successful CFP (e.g., number of submissions), possibly including an outline for a “backup policy” (e.g., changing the workshop format or voluntarily withdrawing the workshop before acceptance notification is sent, but should not require the workshop organizers to submit emergency papers to their own workshop),
- a statement of the organization and the development of the list of participants (intended size, detailed selection procedures, and timeline for finalizing workshop presenters),
- a list of any special technology needed,
- the number of poster slots requested, if the workshop intends to feature posters, and
- the proposed dates for the call for participation, author notification, and camera-ready deadlines (author notification must be before the early registration deadline for Eurovis; for inclusion of materials in the EG digital library and/or the downloadable proceedings, the camera-ready deadline must be 4 weeks prior to the conference).
Because the number of workshop time slots is limited, half-day workshop proposals are strongly encouraged. However, well-justified full-day proposals will also be considered. Full-day proposals may optionally state what changes would be implemented to allow the workshop schedule to fit within a half day.
If the proposed workshop is a follow-up of a previous workshop, please include a critical reflection of the prior workshop(s), including a discussion of the results and evidence of impact.
The proposal should not exceed four pages. Please use the template file from https://www.eurovis2025.lu/fileadmin/files/egPublStyle-Eurovis_full-short-stars-posters-edu_2026.zip
Attendance
At least one author for each paper must register and attend the conference in person.
Evaluation Criteria: The workshops aim to include various topics and a healthy mix of new and recurring events. Repeat submissions will be partially judged by the previous workshop’s success. Workshop success will be judged subjectively, but popularity, research impact, visibility, and attendee feedback will all be considered. Specifically, the workshop proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- The potential for inspiring people, being influential, and opening new lines of research,
- The degree to which the workshop provides a more interactive environment for participants—all things being equal, preference will be given to workshops that emphasize participant interaction,
- The coherence of the proposed topic and the degree to which it would benefit from a workshop environment,
- The ability to attract people and make them excited about the workshop,
- The appropriateness with respect to Eurovis topics,
- If this workshop has special needs, the feasibility of the proposed plan, including financial, logistics, scheduling, and coordination impact, is also important.
The workshop chairs will balance the proposed topics to support the diversity of topics within Eurovis and complement the main program.
We encourage organizers to consider what steps they will take to encourage diverse participants in their workshop (e.g., a balance of experience, background, gender, etc.) to make participation as inclusive as possible.
If accepted, workshops are required to prepare a short summary (50–100 words) for the workshop website and the web program.
Workshop Support: The workshop organizers will receive the following support from the Eurovis conference:
- Room and AV support suitable for around 50 attendees,
- Food and beverages for attendees: coffee breaks throughout the day, Evening opening reception, space in the poster display area, if requested (from a limited pool set aside for standard workshops; available space depends on the specifics of the venue; early requests given priority over late requests),
- PCS (Precision Conference Solutions) support for managing submissions and the review process,
- EuroGraphics Digital Library publication of the workshop proceedings, if requested (considered archival).
Note that each workshop participant will need to register to attend the Eurovis conference. Note that the Eurovis conference also does not pay for Workshop Keynote speakers.
Author Guidelines for Panels and Tutorials
Instructions: All panel and tutorial proposals include:
- Title and Abstract
- Intended Audience: background knowledge, career stage, subdomain of visualization if applicable
- Description of the topic: motivation, relevance to the Eurovis conference, aspects to be covered
- Description of the organization: proposed structure, time allocation, materials provided
- List of potential panelists / Bios of tutorial speakers
- Previous Editions: if the panel/tutorial was conducted before, where and when was it conducted?
- Equipment needed to run the panel/tutorial
Submission Guidelines: Proposals should be approx. 3 pages, and they should be submitted via PCS at https://new.precisionconference.com/submissions.
Choose “Make a new submission to” -> “Eurographics” -> “Eurovis 2026” -> “Eurovis 2026 Panels and Tutorials”.
Proposals should be submitted as a PDF file using the Eurovis 2026 LaTeX2e Style template.
On Overleaf this template can be imported easily by selecting “New Project” -> “Upload Project” and then uploading the zip file. Use the included file EGauthorGuidelines-eurovis26-panelstutorials.tex as the main template for your submission.
Accepted panels and tutorials are required to prepare a short abstract for the conference program.
Author Guidelines for Posters
Forthcoming