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November Conference Guide: Where AI, Data and Innovation Meet
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November Conference Guide: Where AI, Data and Innovation Meet

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November is one of the busiest months on the technology‑conference calendar. As the year winds down, some of the biggest events in artificial intelligence, data mining, virtual reality and computing education take place around the world. If you are planning your travel and research schedule, here is a guide to the major conferences happening in November 2025 and beyond, including who should attend and why these gatherings matter.

IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2025) – Nashville, Tennessee

FIE is dedicated to advancing engineering and computing education. It brings together educators, researchers and industry partners who care about innovative teaching practices, curriculum design and student engagement. Expect sessions on modern pedagogies, project‑based learning and the role of artificial intelligence in classrooms. Workshops cover topics such as integrating AI into engineering education, evaluating learning outcomes and communicating research value to stakeholders. If you develop course content or study education research, FIE is a must‑attend event.

Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing (EMNLP 2025) – Suzhou, China

EMNLP is one of the premier venues for research in natural language processing. Papers span everything from large language models and representation learning to datasets, low‑resource languages and ethical considerations. Researchers, practitioners and students attend to share cutting‑edge models and learn about the latest trends in generative AI. If you work on text analysis, language understanding or applied NLP systems, EMNLP offers both technical depth and diverse networking opportunities.

International Conference on Automated Planning and Scheduling (ICAPS 2025) – Melbourne, Australia

ICAPS is the leading forum for automated planning and scheduling research. Core topics include planning algorithms, heuristic search, temporal reasoning and multi‑agent planning. The conference also features applied tracks showcasing robotics, transportation, healthcare and space exploration. If your work involves reasoning about actions, time or resources — or applying AI planning to real‑world systems — ICAPS is the place to be. The Melbourne location offers a vibrant tech scene and easy access to Australia’s cultural capital.

Web Summit 2025 – Lisbon, Portugal

Web Summit bills itself as one of the world’s largest technology gatherings. It is designed for startup founders, investors, engineers, marketers and corporate leaders who want to stay ahead of global tech trends. Expect keynotes from industry titans, panels on emerging technologies and product launches from fast‑growing companies. This is the conference to attend if you are building or investing in tech startups and want to meet innovators, venture capitalists and thought leaders. Lisbon’s coastal scenery and vibrant nightlife add to the experience.

ACM Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM 2025) – Seoul, South Korea

CIKM stands at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data mining, information retrieval and knowledge management. Researchers submit cutting‑edge papers on theory, methods and applications, while industry professionals showcase real‑world deployments and datasets. Tutorials and workshops address topics like graph machine learning, trustworthy AI, efficient foundation models and multimodal retrieval. CIKM is ideal for anyone working with data systems or AI and seeking international visibility. The Seoul venue offers access to one of Asia’s most dynamic tech hubs.

ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST 2025) – Montreal, Canada

  • Dates: November 12‑14, 2025
  • Location: Hyatt Hotel Montreal
  • Focus: Virtual reality, extended reality (XR) and human–computer interaction
  • WorkWander page: https://workwander.tech/conference/vrst

VRST is the premier conference for virtual and augmented reality software and technology. Attendees include researchers, developers and designers working on immersive interfaces, rendering, spatial computing and user experience. Topics span VR/AR/MR systems, interaction methods, games, education and simulation. Workshops and panels explore how VR intersects with AI, 3D graphics and HCI. If you are interested in building or researching the next generation of immersive experiences, VRST offers both technical depth and creative inspiration.

IEEE International Conference on Data Mining (ICDM 2025) – Washington, DC, USA

ICDM is the flagship conference for research on algorithms, systems and applications in data mining. It features a broad range of workshops — from AI‑ready data and computational social science to financial crime, cybersecurity, foundation models for biology and large language model techniques for clustering. Researchers and practitioners attend ICDM to share the latest advances in pattern discovery, predictive analytics and trustworthy machine learning. The Washington, DC venue places attendees near the heart of policy and government, offering unique opportunities for discussing the societal impact of data science.

Planning Ahead: Future November Conferences

While this guide focuses on November 2025 events, it is never too early to look ahead. For example, the ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (CCS) will take place in The Hague, Netherlands in November 2026. CCS is a premier cybersecurity conference covering secure systems, network defense and privacy engineering. You can explore more about CCS and other future conferences on our WorkWander site.

Final Thoughts

Whether you are passionate about artificial intelligence, data mining, virtual reality or engineering education, November offers a wealth of opportunities to learn, network and be inspired. These conferences highlight trends such as generative AI, large language models, ethical systems, planning algorithms and immersive technologies. By attending and engaging with these global communities, you can stay on the cutting edge and shape the next era of innovation.

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