PLACES 2026 is the 17th edition of the Workshop on Programming Language Approaches to Concurrency and Communication-cEntric Software, scheduled for April 11, 2026, in Turin, Italy. Organized as a satellite event of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software (ETAPS), PLACES serves as a forum for researchers to exchange ideas on addressing challenges in concurrent and distributed programming, aiming to enhance the foundations of modern and future computer applications.
The workshop's agenda encompasses a range of topics, including the design of new programming languages, models for concurrent and distributed systems, type systems, program verification, and applications in areas such as microservices, sensor networks, blockchains, event processing, and business process management. These themes are explored through presentations and discussions, fostering collaboration among experts from various fields.
As a specialized academic event, PLACES 2026 offers participants opportunities to engage with peers, share research findings, and discuss advancements in programming language approaches to concurrency and communication-centric software. The workshop is designed for researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical and practical aspects of concurrent and distributed programming.
Attendees should have a background in computer science, particularly in areas related to programming languages, concurrency, and distributed systems. The workshop provides a platform for those seeking to deepen their understanding of these topics and to contribute to ongoing research in the field.
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- Date
- April 11, 2026
- Location
- 🇮🇹 Turin, Italy
- Turin, Italy
- Audience
- Researchers and practitioners in computer science, particularly in programming languages, concurrency, and distributed systems