Welcome to the Prole – Sistedes 2026, a premier conference dedicated to the fields of programming and programming languages. Scheduled from June 16 to June 18, 2026, this event will take place at the Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante. The conference aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation among researchers and practitioners in the programming community.

Event Overview and Objectives

The Jornadas de PROgramación y LEnguajes (PROLE) serves as a vital platform for Spanish research groups focused on programming and its languages. The primary objectives of this conference include:

• Encouraging the exchange of experiences and results among researchers.
• Facilitating communication and cooperation between various research groups.
• Showcasing theoretical and practical advancements in programming languages.

Key Topics and Themes

PROLE welcomes contributions that cover a wide range of topics related to programming and programming languages. Key themes include:

• Programming Paradigms: Concurrent, functional, imperative, and logic programming.
• Specification and Specification Languages: Type systems and new programming models.
• Development Tools and Techniques: Modular programming, generic programming, and web languages.
• Language Implementation Techniques: Evaluation and optimization of programming techniques.
• Program Analysis: Verification, certification, debugging, and program termination.
• Formal Methods: Application of formal methods in software development.
• AI Applications: Use of subsymbolic AI in programming.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for:

• Researchers and academics in the fields of programming and computer science.
• Industry professionals interested in the latest advancements in programming languages.
• Students and early-career researchers looking to network and learn from experts.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Key deadlines for participants include:

• Submission of Contributions: February 27, 2026
• Notification to Authors: March 27, 2026
• Submission of Final Versions: April 11, 2026
• Early Registration: January 1 to April 26, 2026
• General Registration: April 27 to June 1, 2026
• Conference Dates: June 16 to 18, 2026

Venue/Location Details

The conference will be held at the Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante, located at C/ Ramón y Cajal, 4, 03001 Alicante. The venue is easily accessible via public transport, including trains and buses from the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, which is approximately 12 km away.

Unique Features and Highlights

In addition to the scientific program, attendees can look forward to:

• Networking Opportunities: Engage with leading experts and peers in the field.
• Cultural Activities: Enjoy guided tours and social events, including a gala dinner and fireworks display.
• Publication Opportunities: Selected papers will be published in the SISTEDES Digital Library and may be featured in a special issue of the Journal of Logical and Algebraic Methods in Programming.

Join us for an enriching experience at Prole – Sistedes 2026, where innovation meets collaboration in the world of programming!