AUTOMATA & ACRI 2026
The two leading conferences on cellular automata join forces
Ghent, Belgium 6-10 July 2026
UG and UGent team up
The University of Gdańsk’s Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics and Ghent University’s Faculty of Bioscience Engineering co-organise 2026’s essential event on cellular automata and other discrete dynamical systems.
- PI in Ghent: Jan Baetens
- PI in Gdańsk: Barbara Wolnik
- The event takes place in Ghent, Belgium
About the location
Ghent is a medieval city with a pioneer’s mindset, displaying incredible tradition as well as some of the most cutting-edge research and innovation.
- Very well connected to Brussels, Lille, Paris, Amsterdam, London …
- Strong university, spread out over a city that is as lively as it is historic

Mix or pick
Maximise your academic engagement and enjoy reduced prices by joining both AUTOMATA and ACRI. Alternatively, you can register for either the former or the latter part of the conference individually. Note that IFIP members may claim a registration discount for AUTOMATA.
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This conference would not be possible without our most valued sponsors.



