Submission Guidelines

This Bridge accepts submissions to a variety of Tracks, which are described below. Our aim is to maximise opportunities and options for contributing to this Bridge and the Bridge community. Submissions to multiple Tracks are allowed. 

Submissions need to discuss interactions between XAI, Energy and Critical Infrastructure systems in some fashion. All submissions should keep in mind that Bridge attendees are not necessarily experts in both fields. Presentations should try to bridge potential gaps, and welcome questions and discussion. Submissions should be prepared using the AAAI 2025 template available here. Submissions should specify the Track they are submitted to, contain the names, affiliations and contact emails of the authors, and indicate which authors would be expected to attend the Bridge.

The full list of Track options is available below, along with full submission requirements and instructions and other important information. Submissions will be through EasyChair. The deadline for submitting to this bridge is November 25th, 2024. All accepted contributions must be presented in person. All participants, whether they have an accepted contribution or not, will be required to register to AAAI 2025 using the Bridge, Tutorial and Lab only registration. 

All accepted submissions will be posted on this website. If a submission is accepted for physical presentation, authors will then be expected to provide any slides used in the presentation for inclusion in the Bridge website as well.

Introductions Track

The Bridge offers a chance to connect with others and explore potential collaborations. To facilitate this, we are inviting submissions to the Introductions Track from interested participants. Introductions will consist of a five minute presentation, without slides, where participants will provide basic information about their interests, expectations from the Bridge and potential for collaboration opportunities.Each submission should include:

• Name
• Photo
• Affiliation
• E-mail
• At most 5 key-words to describe your interests 

Due to limited time, we may select participants for presentations on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage interested participants to submit an introduction early.

Short surveys and tutorials Track

This Track invites submission of brief surveys (4 pages max excluding references) covering topics related to the Bridge, as well as tutorials on foundational topics that may facilitate the interaction between different communities. Tutorials will be allowed approximately 30-45 minutes during the Bridge, depending on the number of submissions. Examples include, e.g. tutorials on XAI approaches or surveys on applications of AI in a specific domains where XAI might be required.Submissions in this Track only require an extended abstract (1 page max excluding references).

Applications, demo, benchmarks Track

This Track invites submissions presenting applications of (X)AI in Energy and Critical Infrastructure Systems, presentation of Benchmark in this area, as well as live Demos of existing tools. All submissions in this Track only require an extended abstract (1 page max excluding references) describing the application/benchmark/demo. Links to relevant online resourse need to be included in the abstract to facilitate dissemination.

Grand challenges Track

This Track invites submissions that propose, describe and motivate a grand challenge for the Bridge community. Submissions describing concrete roadmaps for pursuing the challenge, as well as quantitative metrics for measuring progress will be given higher priority.Submissions in this Track only require an extended abstract (2 page max excluding references).

Discussion and community building Track

This Track invites submissions that propose a topic to be discussed during the Bridge. Proponents of accepted topics will be expected to lead discussions at the Bridge. Additionally, this Track will provide an opportunity for attendees to present or solicit collaboration on proposals for special issues, workshops, competitions, tools, libraries, benchmark problems, surveys and other community outreach initiatives to take place after the Bridge.Submissions in this Track only require an extended abstract (1 page max excluding references).

Organizing committee

• Francesco Leofante, Imperial College London
• André Artelt, Bielefeld University 
• Demetrios Eliades, University of Cyprus
• Anna Korre, Imperial College London
• Tim Miller, The University of Queensland
• Francesca Toni, Imperial College London 

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to f.leofante@imperial.ac.uk.