 | AIC 2027: 17th Congress of the AIC in Valencia (Spain): Color Matters Matter! Upper Technical School of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de València Valencia, Spain, October 4-8, 2027 |
| Conference web page | https://aic2027.blogs.upv.es/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aic2027 |
| Abstract registration deadline | December 7, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | March 29, 2027 |
On behalf of the Colour Committee of Spain (CEC), we are thrilled to welcome researchers, artists, scientists, and industry professionals from around the globe to the AIC 17th Congress in Valencia, from October 4 to 8, 2027. Our guiding theme for this congress is "Color Matters Matter!" This phrase was chosen for its profound dual meaning. First, it asserts the undeniable truth that color fundamentally matters—it is a vital, pervasive force that shapes our daily lives, influencing how we perceive our environments, process our emotions, and interact with the world around us. Second, it signifies our dedication to exploring the myriad of matters—the vast array of disciplines, challenges, and innovations—where color plays a central role. We are proud to host the AIC 17th Congress in the Higher Technical School of Architecture (ETSA) of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), recognized by the Shanghai Ranking as one of the most renowned technological universities in Spain. We look forward to gathering in the Mediterranean light of Valencia to share knowledge, foster innovation, and celebrate the countless ways that color matters.
Submission Guidelines
All contributors are invited to send a paper, that must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference
- Abstract in English, with an extension between 150 and 300 words, before December 7, 2026.
- Papers in English after abstract acceptance, with an extension between 2,500 and 3,500 words, including abstract, references, figures and captions, and a maximum paper length of 8 pages. Before March 29, 2027.
- Posters in English, for papers accepted but not selected for oral presentation. After June 25, 2027.
List of Topics
- Topic 1. Color in Architecture and Design
- Topic 2. Color in Arts and Culture
- Topic 3. Color in Restoration
- Topic 4. Color and digital rendering
- Topic 5. Multispectral Imaging
- Topic 6. Color Technology
- Topic 7. Color Science
- Topic 8. Color vision and perception
- Topic 9. Color in illumination and lighting
- Topic 10. Color and Education
- Topic 11. Color and Food
Committees
AIC Executive Committee
- President: Maria João DURÃO (Portugal)
- Immediate past president: Maurizio ROSSI (Italy)
- Secretary: Verena M. SCHINDLER (Switzerland)
- Treasure: Pichayada KATEMAKE (Thailand)
- Ordinary member: Eva-Lena BÄCKSTRÖM (Sweden), Pei-Li SUN (Taiwan), Jan PRETORIUS (Australia), Juan SERRA (Spain)
- EC Consultant members: Vien CHEUNG (UK)
Chairs
- Juan Serra Lluch (Spain)
- Ana Torres Barchino (Spain)
Organizing Committee (UPV)
- Irene de la Torre Fornés, Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain)
- Ignacio Cabodevilla Artieda, Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain)
- Javier Cortina Maruenda, Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain)
- Pedro Verdejo Gimeno, Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain)
- Jorge Llopis Verdú, Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain)
Thematic Chairs (SEDO)
- Ignacio Cabodevilla (Spain)
- Pedro Verdejo (Spain)
- Irene de la Torre (Spain)
- Javier Cortina (Spain)
- María Victoria Vivancos (Spain)
- Santiago Tormo Esteve (Spain)
- Esther Perales (Spain)
- Javier Vázquez Corral Samuel Morillas (Spain)
- Francisco J. Burgos (Spain)
- Rafael Huertas (Spain)
- Ana Belén López Baldomero (Spain)
- Ignacio Tortajada (Spain)
- Manuel Melgosa (Spain)
- Luis Gómez-Robledo (Spain)
- Leticia Álvaro Llorente (Spain)
- Alejandro Ferrero Turrión (Spain)
- Mª José Luque (Spain)
- Mari Carmen García (Spain)
- Francisco Díaz Barrancas (Spain)
- Francisco J. Rodríguez Pulido (Spain)
- Ruperto Bermejo Román (Spain)
Institutional Support Committee (ETSA-UPV)
- Ernesto Fenollosa Forner (Spain)
- Susana Iñarra Abad (Spain)
- Ricardo Perelló Roso (Spain)
- Carmen Ferrer Ribera (Spain)
- Julia Deltoro Soto (Spain)
- Nuria Castilla Cabanes (Spain)
- Nuria Matarredona Desantes (Spain)
- Alicia Llorca Ponce (Spain)
- Lluís Bosch Roig (Spain)
Venue
The conference will be held in the Upper Technical School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (ETSA-UPV)
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to aic2027@upv.es