Spring 2026 Special Workshop on the Futures of Cognitive Architectures and the ACT-R Ecosystem
Spring 2026 Special Workshop on the Futures of Cognitive Architectures and the ACT-R Ecosystem May 20-22, Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC), Pensacola, Florida
This special 3-day workshop is in the tradition of the Post-Graduate Summer Schools held in 2001, 2011, and 2016 to chart the path forward for the ACT-R cognitive architecture. Topics include community issues such as incentives for contributions, sustainable funding, and governance structure, as well as technical issues such as scalable implementations, alternative workflows, and application to other disciplines. The goal of the workshop is to elaborate actionable plans for future growth. The format will encourage active engagement: presentations to frame issues, facilitated discussions, brainstorming in breakout groups, and collaborative working sessions. Morning sessions will be available remotely while afternoon sessions will be in-person only.
Please register using this link (https://forms.gle/rNPpzLN1z79TDUQ88) or by emailing Drew Cranford (ecranford@ihmc.org). If you have any questions, please contact Drew.
The Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) is a not-for-profit research institute of the State University System of Florida focused on developing science and technology aimed at leveraging and extending human cognition, perception, locomotion, performance, and resilience. IHMC has excellent facilities and ample prior experience supporting workshops of this type. Pensacola is a beautiful destination around these dates. A typical day in late May is sunny with a nice breeze coming in off the Bay, average daytime highs around 85℉ / 29℃ and overnight lows around 66℉ / 19℃.