Description

WG conferences aim to connect theory and applications by demonstrating how graph-theoretic concepts can be applied in various areas of computer science. The goal is to present recent results and to identify and explore directions for future research. The 52nd edition of the International Workshop on Graph-Theoretic Concepts in Computer Science (WG 2026) will be held at KU Leuven campus Kulak in Kortrijk (Belgium) from June 2 to 4, 2026, with a welcome reception on the evening of June 1st.

Invited Speakers

• Rose McCarty (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
• Pascal Schweitzer (TU Darmstadt, Germany)

WG Test of Time Award

The WG 2026 Test of Time Award is given to Nick D. Dendris, Lefteris M. Kirousis and Dimitrios M. Thilikos for their paper "Fugitive-Search Games on Graphs and Related Parameters" from WG 1994. The WG Test of Time Award lecture will be given by:

• Dimitrios M. Thilikos (LIRMM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, France)

The WG Test of Time Award is given for a highly influential paper presented at a previous WG conference. The list of past WG Test of Time Award winners is available at the general WG website.

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 1 February 2026 (23:59 AoE)
• Paper submission deadline: 4 February 2026 (23:59 AoE)
• Notification of paper acceptance: 3 April 2026
• Final versions due: 4 May 2026
• Symposium: 2-4 June 2026

Poster

The poster of WG 2026 can be dowloaded here.