We invite designers, researchers, technologists and urbanists to submit proposals for the Workshop Track of PerDis 2026. This newly created event responds to the rapid shifts in media architecture, interaction design, and urban technology — bridging academic research and industry innovation in a collaborative forum. Hosted in the vibrant city of Munich, this track will take place one day prior to the academic PerDis track, offering a lively and hands-on environment to showcase ideas and foster cross-sector dialogue, experimentation, and knowledge exchange between academia and industry.

Theme & Scope

As digital technologies and artificial intelligence become deeply embedded in our urban environments, the lines between physical infrastructure, data, and interaction continue to blur. The workshop track invites contributions that explore this evolving intersection, with a focus on reimagining pervasive urban interfaces. Topic include (but are not limited to):

• Urban Interfaces for Political Expression
• Smart Infrastructure and Urban Robotics
• Improving Safety in Public Spaces
• Digital Placemaking and Civic Interaction Design
• Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence in Cities
• Sustainable and Green Media Architecture
• Human-Building Interaction in Urban Contexts
• Hybrid Experiences Across Physical and Virtual Space

We especially encourage submissions that combine artistic, technological, and social dimensions — challenging conventional boundaries and embracing experimental formats.

Workshop Format

3.5 hour interactive workshop that invite participants to co-create, prototype, demonstrate or critically reflect on emerging research topics (see above).

Preparing and Submitting Your Workshop Proposal

Step 1: Download the ACM Master Template

• LaTeX users download the template here or use the Overleaf template.
• Word users download the template here.

Step 2: Write your proposal

• Develop a workshop proposal of up to 2,000 words plus references;
• Write an abstract for your proposal (max. 150 words);
• Provide a strong rationale for the workshop, describe the issues to be addressed, and state concrete objectives;
• Detail the organiser's background and relevance to the workshop topic. The first author will be the primary contact person;

Step 3: Submit a supplementary document including

• Proposed timetable;
• Organiser bios;
• (If applicable) A URL for the workshop website (does not need to be active at submission);
• A 100-word blurb for the PerDis website to promote your workshop;
• A description of required support (e.g., a room with whiteboards, pens, and tables for group discussion). Please note that requests for support that cannot be accommodated will be returned to authors for discussion.
• (If applicable) Availability of physical demo and if it requires support;

Step 4: Complete submission

• Make your submission via email to: workshops@perdis.acm.org