Event Plan 2026
We plan the event from Sunday, June 14th, 2026 to Friday, June 19th, 2026.
We intend to start in the afternoon of June 14th at the University of Mannheim, which can be easily reached by train from Frankfurt Airport, and we will finish on Friday 19th at KIT in Karlsruhe, from where you can reach Frankfurt Airport by train easily as well.
Conference Venue and Travel Information
Location: Hotel Schloß Edesheim, Luitpoldstraße 9, 67483 Edesheim
Detailed travel information will be delivered after registration.
Important Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 01 February 2026 | Abstract submission opens |
| 15 February 2026 | Extended abstract submission deadline |
| 01 March 2026 | Notification of acceptance |
| 01–15 March 2026 | Registration period |
| 01 April 2026 | Final extended abstract submission deadline |
| 14 June 2026 | Conference start (Mannheim, welcome registration 2:00–3:00 p.m.) |
Abstract Submission
The abstract should be submitted as a PDF file, with a maximum length of half a DIN A4 page. There is no specific formatting requirement for the abstract. The presence of at least one author at the SMMSO2026 is mandatory.
Please note that the number of participants is limited due to capacity reasons. Therefore, it may be possible that not all applicants are accepted.
Authors whose presentation has been accepted are asked to upload a three-page extended abstract. To write the extended abstract, the authors must use the SMMSO 2026 conference template for the digital conference booklet:
available for Latex (preferred) and Microsoft Word. Please note that submissions not prepared using this template cannot be accepted. Both source files and the corresponding PDF must be submitted. Accepted abstracts will be published in the digital booklet of abstracts and presented at the conference.
Conference Start
If you are interested in attending this event, please register as early as possible. The number of participants is limited due to capacity reasons. Hotel rooms, seats in the restaurant, and slots in the conference schedule are limited. Therefore, it may be possible that late applicants cannot be admitted.
The conference will start in the University of Mannheim on 14 June 2026, with welcome registration from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. On-site luggage storage will be available, and luggage can also be dropped off earlier on the arrival day.
Conference Fees
Conference fees include bus transfers between Mannheim, Edesheim and Karlsruhe, accommodation in a historic castle with a beautiful park featuring vineyards and water features, coffee breaks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks during meals, gala dinner, social events. Participation in technical/scientific sessions is reserved for regular participants and students. Conference fees include 19% VAT.| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular Participation Fee | 2100 Euro |
| Student Fee | 1400 Euro |
| Accompanying Person | 1100 Euro |
Conference fees include accommodation, coffee breaks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, social events, transfer.
Registration must be made through the SMMSO2026 registration portal. Each participant must sign up on the web portal. For more information click here