{"id":731,"date":"2026-09-22T10:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T08:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/?page_id=731"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:07:31","slug":"ws-metaheuristics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/ws-metaheuristics\/","title":{"rendered":"WS Knowledge-Driven Design of Metaheuristics and Hyper-Heuristics for Optimization Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Knowledge-Driven Design of Metaheuristics and Hyper-Heuristics for Optimization Problems (KDDMH 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IBERAMIA 2026 Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, November 17, 2026<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Facultad Polit\u00e9cnica, Universidad Nacional de Asunci\u00f3n, San Lorenzo, Paraguay<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 6 hours<br><strong>Contact:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:octaramos@uv.mx\">octaramos@uv.mx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call for Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop <em>Knowledge-Driven Design of Metaheuristics and Hyper-Heuristics for Optimization Problems<\/em> aims to bring together researchers interested not only in designing effective metaheuristics and hyper-heuristics, but also in understanding, extracting, representing, learning, and reusing the knowledge generated throughout the algorithm design process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop promotes a shift from a predominantly performance-oriented perspective toward a knowledge-driven perspective on optimization algorithm design. Emphasis will be placed on approaches that make design decisions more systematic, data-driven, explainable, transferable, and reproducible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite researchers, faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, PhD and MSc students, and practitioners working in artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, numerical and combinatorial optimization, metaheuristics, hyper-heuristics, machine learning, meta-learning, and automated algorithm design to participate in the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Topics of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">   <strong>Metaheuristic and Hyper-Heuristic Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metaheuristic and hyper-heuristic design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evolutionary algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swarm intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memetic algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hybrid optimization methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algorithm components and search strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">   <strong>Knowledge Generation and Discovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knowledge discovery from algorithm design experiments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meta-knowledge for algorithm design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design knowledge representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explainable algorithm design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experimental algorithmics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algorithm engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis of algorithm behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">    <strong>Learning and Automation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Algorithm configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algorithm portfolios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated algorithm design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data-driven algorithm design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine learning for algorithm design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning-based hyper-heuristics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforcement learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meta-learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algorithm selection and performance prediction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contributions<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop welcomes methodological and empirical contributions on knowledge-driven design of metaheuristics and hyper-heuristics. Contributions do not necessarily need to propose a new optimization algorithm; studies that extract, analyze, formalize, explain, validate, or reuse knowledge generated during the algorithm design process are particularly encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submissions will consist of <strong>extended abstracts<\/strong> of up to 2 pages. Contributions may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research and empirical studies<\/strong> on knowledge-driven algorithm design and design decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knowledge discovery studies<\/strong> extracting, analyzing, or formalizing knowledge from optimization experiments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Framework and methodology papers<\/strong> presenting data science pipelines, tools, or approaches for automated algorithm design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Position and perspective papers<\/strong> addressing new research directions in metaheuristic and hyper-heuristic design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reproducibility and benchmark studies<\/strong> involving systematic comparisons, datasets, experimental protocols, or benchmark analyses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected top-rated contributions may be invited to submit an extended version for fast-track review in a participating IBERAMIA journal, following the publication opportunities described in the official IBERAMIA 2026 Call for Papers (https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Call-for-Papers-IBERAMIA26.pdf).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submission and Registration Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both theoretical and empirical contributions are welcome. Submission format, page limits, and final publication requirements will follow the official IBERAMIA 2026 workshop guidelines (<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/series\/558\/information-for-authors-and-editors\">https:\/\/link.springer.com\/series\/558\/information-for-authors-and-editors<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submission:<\/strong> Extended abstracts should be submitted electronically through the Microsoft CMT submission system using the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/cmt3.research.microsoft.com\/KDDMH2026\">https:\/\/cmt3.research.microsoft.com\/KDDMH2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paper Review Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submitted papers will be reviewed by at least two members of the Workshop Program Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each submission will be evaluated according to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relevance to the workshop scope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originality and novelty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical soundness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methodological rigor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experimental quality, when applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity of presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential scientific impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both theoretical and empirical contributions are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submission format, page limits, and final publication requirements will follow the official IBERAMIA 2026 workshop guidelines (<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/series\/558\/information-for-authors-and-editors\">https:\/\/link.springer.com\/series\/558\/information-for-authors-and-editors<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Workshop Format<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop will last approximately <strong>6 hours<\/strong> and will combine: Peer-reviewed paper presentations, Research discussions, and an interactive open discussion on challenges and future directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A central component of the workshop will be an open discussion focused on identifying research challenges and opportunities for transforming experimental evidence into reusable knowledge for the design of optimization algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop is intended to be interactive and to encourage exchange among researchers working from different perspectives, including optimization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, meta-learning, and automated algorithm design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following dates are planned for the workshop submission and review process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Table 1. Important dates for the workshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Proposed Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call for Papers<\/td><td>September 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper Submission Deadline<\/td><td>October 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notification of Acceptance<\/td><td>October 20, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Workshop<\/td><td>November 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organizing Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marcela Quiroz-Castellanos, PhD<\/strong><br>Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<br>Experimental Algorithmics, Metaheuristics, Combinatorial Optimization, Computational Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Octavio Ramos-Figueroa, PhD<\/strong><br>Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<br>Metaheuristics and Optimization, Automated Algorithm Design, Data-Driven Optimization, Algorithm Behavior Analysis, Hyper-Heuristic Design, Parameter Control Schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Genoveva Vargas-Solar, PhD \u2014 Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efr\u00e9n Mezura-Montes, PhD \u2014 Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laura Cruz-Reyes, PhD \u2014 Instituto Tecnol\u00f3gico de Madero, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carlos Ignacio Hern\u00e1ndez Castellanos, PhD \u2014 Universidad Nacional Aut\u00f3noma de M\u00e9xico, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rolando Menchaca-M\u00e9ndez, PhD \u2014 Instituto Polit\u00e9cnico Nacional, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guadalupe Carmona Arroyo, PhD \u2014 Universidad Aut\u00f3noma del Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aldo M\u00e1rquez-Grajales, PhD \u2014 Universidad Aut\u00f3noma del Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jes\u00fas Adolfo Mej\u00eda-de-Dios, PhD \u2014 Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Coahuila, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nancy P\u00e9rez-Castro, PhD \u2014 Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adriana-Laura L\u00f3pez-Lobato, PhD \u2014 Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sa\u00fal Dom\u00ednguez-Isidro, PhD \u2014 Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reynaldo Dom\u00ednguez Castillo, PhD \u2014 Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Santiago de Jes\u00fas Gonz\u00e1lez Medell\u00edn, MSc \u2014 Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowledge-Driven Design of Metaheuristics and Hyper-Heuristics for Optimization Problems (KDDMH 2026) IBERAMIA 2026 Workshop Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026Venue: Facultad Polit\u00e9cnica, Universidad Nacional de Asunci\u00f3n, San Lorenzo, ParaguayDuration: 6 hoursContact: octaramos@uv.mx Call for Participation The workshop Knowledge-Driven Design of Metaheuristics and Hyper-Heuristics for Optimization Problems aims to bring together researchers interested not only in designing effective metaheuristics and hyper-heuristics, but also in understanding, extracting, representing, learning, and reusing the knowledge&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"layouts\/page-fullwidth.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-731","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=731"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":818,"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/731\/revisions\/818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iberamia.org\/iberamia\/iberamia2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}