The 35th ACM International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM) continues a distinguished tradition of more than three decades as a premier international forum for the presentation and discussion of research in information retrieval, knowledge management, data mining, and database systems. Since its inception, CIKM has brought together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to advance the foundations, systems, and applications that enable effective access to information and the management of knowledge at scale.

 

CIKM’s mission is to identify and address the most challenging problems in the design and development of future information and knowledge systems. The conference fosters high-quality contributions spanning theoretical models, algorithmic advances, system architectures, experimental evaluation, and real-world applications. A hallmark of CIKM is its dynamic Workshops program, which explores emerging topics and timely research challenges, reflecting the evolving landscape of information access and related fields.

 

Today, the rapid progress of Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the field in profound ways. From large language models and generative AI to responsible, trustworthy and agentic AI, new opportunities and challenges are transforming how we access, organize, interpret, and manage information and knowledge. CIKM 2026 will provide a vibrant platform to discuss the impact of AI on information access, knowledge representation, data integration, personalization, and evaluation, helping to define the next generation of intelligent information access systems.

 

We are delighted to welcome the international CIKM community to Rome, a city where history, culture, and innovation meet. As we celebrate the 35th edition of the conference, we look forward to inspiring scientific exchange, new collaborations, and memorable experiences in one of the world’s most remarkable settings. Welcome to CIKM 2026 in Rome!