Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works to ensure the success of DSAI 2026. From the Chairs guiding the overall vision, to the Organizing Committee managing logistics, and the Scientific Committee shaping the program — their collective efforts drive the conference forward. Thanks to their invaluable contributions, DSAI 2026 strives to be an inclusive, impactful, and memorable event for all participants.

Conference Chair

Tassos Mikropoulos – University of Ioannina, Greece

Conference CO-Chairs

Paulo Dantas – Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Tânia Rocha – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Frode Eika Sandnes – Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Publication Chairs

Mireia Ribera – University of Barcelona, Spain

Ricardo Rodrigues Nunes – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Weiqin Chen – Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Organization Chairs

António Marques – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Vasilis Charisis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Leontios Hadjileontiadis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Special Tracks Organization Chairs

Miguel Melo – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Sofia Balula – University of Lisbon, Portugal

Ana Correia de Barros – Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, Portugal

André Netto – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Antonios Billis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Asteris Zacharakis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Athanasios Christopoulos – University of Turku, Finland

Célia Ramos – University of the Algarve, Portugal

Charalampos Karagiannidis – University of Thessaly, Greece

Chrysoula Lazou – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Despina Tsompanoudi – University of Macedonia, Greece

Diogo Guimarães – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Emmanouil Rigas – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Enrico Pontelli – New Mexico State University, United States

Evdokimos Konstantinidis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Franz Pühretmair – KI-I, Austria

Gabriel Pires – University of Coimbra, Portugal

George Terzopoulos – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Georgia Iatraki – University of Ioannina, Greece

Georgios Zacharis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Gerhard Nussbaum – KI-I, Austria

Ilias Kitsas – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Ioannis Kazanidis – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

João Rodrigues – University of the Algarve, Portugal

Joel Guerreiro – University of the Algarve, Portugal

Kosmas Dimitropoulos – Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Greece

Leonel Morgado – Portuguese Open University, Portugal

Marlene Hilzensauer – University of Klagenfurt, Austria

Nikolaos Grammalidis – Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Greece

Nuno Domingues – Lisbon School of Engineering (ISEL), Portugal

Paula Morais – Portucalense University, Portugal

Paulo Jorge Coelho – Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Pedro Cardoso – University of the Algarve, Portugal

Sandra Baldassarri – University of Zaragoza, Spain

Stavroula Ntoa – Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), Greece

Vítor Filipe – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Vitor Santos – NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal

Walkir Brito – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Wolfram Wöß – Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

Zia Ullah – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Special Track 1 – Sensing the User: Affective Computing for Inclusive Systems
João Rodrigues – University of the Algarve, Portugal
Célia Ramos – University of the Algarve, Portugal

Special Track 2 – Computational Thinking for Universal Education: Inclusive Pathways to Problem-Solving and Logical Reasoning
Nuno Domingues – Lisbon School of Engineering (ISEL), Portugal
António Domingos – NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Portugal
Cristina Costa – Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Portugal

Special Track 3 – Systemic Accessibility: Policy and Implementation for Mathematical Content
Mireia Ribera – University of Barcelona, Spain
Weiqin Chen – Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
Tassos Mikropoulos – University of Ioannina, Greece

Special Track 4 – Learning Technologies in Special Education and Inclusion
Tassos Mikropoulos – University of Ioannina, Greece

Special Track 5 – Digital Biomarkers’ Potentialities: From Digital Phenotyping to Systemic Thinking in Health and Education
Sofia Hadjileontiadou – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
Leontios Hadjileontiadis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Tassos Mikropoulos – University of Ioannina, Greece
Stelios Hadjidimitriou – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Vasilis Charisis – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Special Track 6 – Tangible User Interfaces and Immersive Learning Environments: Contrasting Paths for Accessible and Meaningful Education
Ioannis Kazanidis – International Hellenic University, Greece
Avgoustos Tsinakos – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Special Track 7 – Sustain (Mobility) and Health: Sensor-based, Human-Centered and Intelligent Approaches
Andreia Teixeira – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Libânia Mendes – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Vítor Rodrigues – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Isabel Barroso – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Jaime Sampaio – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Angelos Markos – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Amalia Nalmpanti – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Ana Balula – University of Aveiro, Portugal

Ana Isabel Martins – University of Aveiro, Portugal

Anna Klothou – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Arsénio Reis – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Athanasios Karafillis – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Dennis Paulino – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Eirini Tsetsiou – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Eleni Papanti – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Gonçalo Cruz – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Hugo Paredes – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Ioannis Kapsidis – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Isabel Barroso – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

João Barroso – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Leonardo Pilarski – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Malak Qbilat – INESC TEC, Portugal

Nuno Costa – Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Paulo Martins – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal

Tiago Pinto – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal