21st International Conference on Virtual Reality Continuum and its Applications
Latest Information
2026.7.26. The submission channel has been opened. The submission deadline has been extended to August 31th.
2026.8.30. The deadline for the second round of submissions is September 20.
2026.10.8. The author notification date is expected to be October 20.
2026.10.29. Thank you for your patience. The author notifications have been sent. Authors are required to submit their camera-ready version by November 16th using the ACM template (file: samples/sigconf.tex). Please revise your paper according to the reviewers' comments before submission.
2026.10.30. NOTE: VRCAI2026 will now be conducted entirely online. The online meeting room ID will be announced later.
2026.11.7. Conference Registration is now open (early bird deadline: Nov 15 2026, registration deadline: Nov 28 2026). You can click here or the button.
2026.11.8. The upload error of registration has been repaired.
Conference Overview
In November 2026, the 21st ACM SIGGRAPH International Conference on Virtual Reality Continuum and its Applications (VRCAI2026) will take place just before SIGGRAPH Asia 2026 (17-20th, Dec) in Hangzhou, China.
Since its inception in Hangzhou, China in 1993, VRCAI has grown into a well-established international established conference with a strong emphasis on industrial relevance. The Virtual Reality Continuum (VRC) is expanding at an unprecedented pace, driven by substantial commercial investment and repaid technological innovations.
VRCAI aims to address the needs of the rapidly evolving field by fostering collaborations across the full continuum of next generation innovations, applications, and fundamental research. Encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Virtuality (AV), to Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) Virtual Storytelling, Virtual Production, and Extended Reality (XR), the VRC represents the diverse ways in which digital technologies are transforming and integrating with the physical world.
Sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH, VRCAI 2026 provides a premier international forum for researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present and exchange their latest results, applications, experiments, experiences and evaluations.
Conference Theme
VRCAI 2026
With the rise of the metaverse concept and the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies, the Virtual Reality Continuum is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. VRCAI 2026 will focus on the core theme of "Reality Fusion," exploring how to drive innovation and application of virtual reality technologies in the era of metaverse and artificial intelligence.
VRCAI2026 will focus on the following main themes:
- Fundamental and Related Technology in Computer Graphics
- Virtual Reality Continuum (VRC) Systems
- Three-dimensional Interaction and User Interfaces
- Virtual Storytelling, Virtual Production and Industry Applications
WorkShop
International Workshop on Web3D & Immersive Web (The Web3D Workshop at VRCAI 2026)
Web3D 2026 explores how immersive 3D environments delivered and shared through the Web are transforming the future of digital interaction, and how recent advances in AI capabilities, embodied intelligent systems, and multimodal human interfaces are expanding what is possible in XR.
Invited Speakers
We are honored to invite the following authorities in virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence as keynote speakers for VRCAI 2026
Weitao Song
Professor, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology
Digital Cultural Heritage: Exploring and Reflecting on Intelligent and Immersive Pathways
His research interests focus on 3D displays, virtual reality, and optoelectronic instruments. He received his B.S. degree in 2010 and Ph.D. degree in 2016, both from Beijing Institute of Technology, China. He was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Connecticut, USA, and a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Prof. Song has authored over 80 peer-reviewed papers, published in journals including Nature Communications, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and Laser & Photonics Reviews. He holds more than 30 granted patents. He currently serves as an expert in ISO/IEC JTC1 SC24, IEC TC100, and IEC TC110, and leads the development of two international standards and four national standards.
More invited speaker information will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Important Dates
Conference Highlights
High-Quality Academic Papers
Latest research results from leading global research institutions
Expert Keynote Speeches
Industry leaders sharing cutting-edge insights and experiences
Innovative Technology Demonstrations
Experience the latest virtual reality and augmented reality technologies
Professional Networking Opportunities
Connect with researchers and industry experts
Related Organization
Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University
Host Organization
Asia Simulation Federation, ASIASIM
Co-organizer
Jiangsu Province Metaverse Engineering Research Center
Co-organizer
China Virtual Reality and Visualization Technology Innovation & Strategic Alliance (CVRVT)
Co-organizer
Conference Schedule Preview
TBD
* The specific schedule may be adjusted, and the final schedule will be announced before the conference
Conference Venue
ACM SIGGRAPH VRCAI 2026 will be held at Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University, located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Address: No. 166, Shuanghong Bridge Street, Bingqiao Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Building: TBD
Transportation: The university is approximately 15 minutes from Hangzhou West Railway Station and easily accessible by taxi.
For more details about the venue, accommodation options, and transportation, please visit our Venue page.
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