Overview
The 14th International Conference on Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization (EMO 2027) invites high-quality submissions presenting original research on all aspects of multi-criterion optimization using evolutionary computation and related approaches.
EMO 2027 will be held 5-8 April 2027 at the University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
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| Paper Submission Deadline | TBC |
| Author Notification | TBC |
| Camera-Ready Deadline | TBC |
| Conference Dates | 5-8 April 2027 |
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Topics of Interest
We welcome submissions on all aspects of multi-objective optimization, including but not limited to:
Theoretical Foundations
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Convergence analysis and runtime complexity
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Fitness landscape analysis
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Problem difficulty and hardness
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Approximation quality and guarantees
Algorithm Design
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Novel multi-objective evolutionary algorithms
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Many-objective optimization algorithms
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Indicator-based and decomposition-based methods
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Surrogate-assisted and model-based optimization
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Hybrid and memetic algorithms
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Parallel and distributed approaches
Performance Assessment
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Quality indicators and metrics
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Benchmarking methodologies
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Statistical comparison methods
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Visualization techniques
Advanced Topics
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Preference incorporation and interactive methods
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Dynamic and time-varying optimization
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Robust and uncertain optimization
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Constrained multi-objective optimization
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Large-scale multi-objective optimization
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Multi-objective combinatorial optimization
Machine Learning and EMO
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Neural network training with multiple objectives
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AutoML and neural architecture search
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Explainable multi-objective optimization
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Learning to optimize
Applications
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Engineering design optimization
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Machine learning and data mining
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Finance and economics
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Healthcare and bioinformatics
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Energy and sustainability
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Logistics and scheduling
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Other real-world applications
Submission Guidelines
Paper Format
Papers should not exceed 15 pages including references and appendices.
- Papers must be submitted as PDF files
- All submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere
- Formatting guidelines will be announced soon
Submission System
Coming Soon
The submission system will be announced in early 2026.
Review Process
All submissions will undergo peer review by at least three members of the Programme Committee. Details of the review process (including any anonymization requirements) will be announced with the submission system.
Publication
Publication details will be announced soon.
Presentation Requirements
At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference at the full registration rate and present the paper in person. Papers without a registered presenter will not be included in the proceedings.
Special Sessions and Tutorials
Special Sessions
We invite proposals for special sessions focusing on emerging topics within the scope of EMO. Special session proposals should include:
- Title and brief description (200-300 words)
- Names, affiliations, and brief bios of organizers
- List of potential contributors (if available)
- Relevance to the EMO community
Tutorial Proposals
We also welcome proposals for tutorials on topics relevant to the EMO community. Tutorial proposals should include:
- Title and abstract (300-500 words)
- Intended audience and prerequisites
- Outline of the tutorial content
- Duration (half-day or full-day)
- CV of the presenter(s)
Proposal Submission
Please submit special session and tutorial proposals to emo2027@exeter.ac.uk
Contact
For questions regarding submissions, please contact the Programme Chairs:
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Oliver Schutze (CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico) — schuetze@cs.cinvestav.mx
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Tea Tusar (Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia) — tea.tusar@ijs.si
Email: emo2027@exeter.ac.uk