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About SMI

Shape Modeling International (SMI) is a premier forum for research on digital shapes, encompassing their representation, understanding, creation, interaction, and communication. The conference brings together researchers, developers, students, and practitioners from geometric modeling, computer graphics, CAD, AI, and related disciplines. SMI aims to advance the mathematical foundations, computational methods, and innovative systems that enable humans and machines to model, analyze, interpret, generate, and reason about shape representations and designs. Conference proceedings are published in a Special Issue of Computers & Graphics Journal, Elsevier. Papers presenting original research are sought in all areas of shape modeling and its applications.

When and Where

SMI 2027 will be held as part of the 4th International Geometry Summit (IGS 2027) in Singapore, June 21-25, 2027. It will be co-located with the Symposium on Geometry Processing (SGP), Solid and Physical Modeling (SPM), Geometric Modeling and Processing (GMP), and the SIAM Conference on Geometric Design (SIAM GD).

Call for Papers

SMI 2027 offers multiple publication and presentation opportunities through regular conference papers, year-round journal-track papers, and survey and state-of-the-art papers.

Regular Paper Schedule (23:59 UTC/GMT)

Abstract submission (soft deadline)
March 1, 2027
Full paper submission
March 8, 2027
First review notification
April 5, 2027
Revised paper submission
April 19, 2027
Second review notification
May 3, 2027
Camera-ready papers due
May 17, 2027
SMI 2027
June 21-25, 2027

Regular Research Papers

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished research papers through the regular SMI submission process. Submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by the Technical Papers Committee and must not be simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

Submissions should be formatted according to the style guidelines for the Computers & Graphics Journal and should not exceed 12 pages, including figures and references. We strongly recommend using the LaTeX template to format your paper. We also accept papers formatted by MS Word according to the style guidelines for Computers & Graphics. The file must be exported to a PDF file for the first round of submission. For format details, please refer to Computers & Graphics Guide for Authors.

Accepted papers will be published in a Special Issue of Computers & Graphics (C&G), Elsevier and presented at SMI 2027. SMI also participates in the Replicability Stamp Initiative, which recognizes complete open-source implementations and is a prerequisite for Best Paper Award nomination.

Submission Portal (TBA)

Publication and Presentation Opportunities

Regular Research Papers

Original research submitted through the SMI conference process. Accepted papers appear in the Computers & Graphics Special Issue and are presented at SMI 2027.

Year-Round Journal Track

Papers may be submitted throughout the year to the Shape Modeling Section of Computers & Graphics. Papers completing review and publication in time will be invited for presentation at SMI 2027. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Survey and State-of-the-Art Papers

High-quality surveys on important or emerging topics are particularly welcome through the Shape Modeling Section of Computers & Graphics. Submit ideally before January 2027 to allow for the journal review cycle. Accepted surveys will receive an extended 45-minute presentation.

Topics of Interest

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Shape Representations

  • Shape representations and geometric structures
  • Curves, surfaces, volumes, and shape models
  • Implicit, procedural, and neural representations
  • Computational geometry and geometry processing

Shape Understanding

  • Shape acquisition and reconstruction
  • Shape analysis, correspondence, and semantics
  • Shape completion and enhancement
  • Shape abstraction and structure discovery

Shape Creation

  • Shape modeling, design, and editing
  • CAD modeling and computational design
  • Procedural and sketch-based modeling
  • Shape synthesis and generative modeling
  • Interactive and multimodal shape creation

Shape Intelligence

  • Geometric learning and foundation models
  • Multimodal shape understanding and generation
  • Shape semantics and functional reasoning
  • Human-AI co-creation and design

Applications

  • Fabrication, manufacturing, and digital twins
  • AR/VR and immersive environments
  • Applications in science, engineering, medicine, and cultural heritage

Registration

Details will be available in 2027.

SMI Program

Details will be available in 2027.

SMI Conference Chair

SMI Technical Paper Chairs

SMI Communication Chairs

International Program Committee (TBA)

Get in Touch

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Paper Submissions

Questions about the review process, submission system and conference program.

Technical Paper Chairs:
Amal Dev Parakkat, Chiara Romanengo, Zichun Zhong

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Attendance & Registration

Questions about attendance, registration and invitation letter.

Conference Chair:
Silvia Biasotti

Local Organizers:
TBA

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General Inquiries

Announcements, website content, community updates, and outreach.

Communication Chairs:
Yang Liu, Michela Mortara, Congyi Zhang