Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CP 2026

The Association for Constraint Programming (ACP) is committed to upholding practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among our members, our executive committee, event organizer and other working parties, as well as non-member contributors to our activities.

At CP 2026, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research community. We strive to support individuals from underrepresented groups and ensure that all attendees feel welcome and valued. Below are the initiatives we have put in place to make CP 2026 as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Importantly, members of the ACP are very sensitive to the respect that is due to those attending the events organized by the association (please see the DEI policy) and has an anti-harassment policy to ensure a harassment-free environment.

DEI Feedback, Anti-harassment and Anti-discriminatory Form

We welcome your feedback for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative for the CP community. You can give us your feedback using this form. Share your concerns, ideas, suggestions or comments. You can share your feedback anonymously, or you can share your email address for us to contact you for clarification and/or a follow-up conversation. Please also use this form to let us know about any harassment or discriminatory experiences you may have had or you may have seen.

DEI Scholarships

CP 2026 offers DEI scholarships to support individuals from underrepresented groups. These scholarships provide financial assistance to help cover the costs of attending the conference, including registration fees, travel, and accommodation. Scholarship recipients may also have the opportunity to participate in the Doctoral Program, where they will benefit from mentorship opportunities.

Applicants for the DEI scholarship must be PhD students or hold a PhD in constraint programming or a related field. Acceptance of a paper is not required to qualify for the scholarship. PhD students applying for this scholarship are encouraged to apply to the Doctoral Program.

Application Procedure

• A statement of eligibility
• A motivation letter
• A short CV
• A one-page abstract of recent CP-related work

Childcare Support

CP 2026 recognises the importance of supporting attendees with childcare needs. We will do our best to support attendees with childcare needs. If you would like to explore childcare options, we encourage you to contact the DEI Chairs as early as possible to discuss your needs.

Accessibility

CP 2026 is hosted by ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. The university aims to ensure that everyone has equal access to its public events. As part of the registration process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your accessibility requirements. In addition, if you are unsure about the available accessibility support, please contact the DEI Chairs as soon as possible so that we can discuss your needs.

DEI Event

CP 2026 will host a DEI-focused talk during the conference to highlight the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in constraint programming and the broader research community.

We are committed to helping build a more inclusive future and encourage all attendees to engage with these initiatives. For questions or suggestions regarding our DEI efforts, please contact the DEI Chairs.

DEI Chairs

Dr Mohamed Siala
INSA Toulouse and LAAS-CNRS

Dr Gilles Simonin
IMT Atlantique and LS2N

Dates should be considered as anywhere on Earth (AoE).