REFSQ 2026
Mon 23 - Thu 26 March 2026 Poznań, Poland

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Mon 23 Mar

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09:00 - 10:30
Doctoral SymposiumDoctoral Symposium at CW 3
09:00
15m
Day opening
Welcome and Introduction
Doctoral Symposium
Gunter Mussbacher McGill University, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group
09:15
75m
Keynote
The Best is yet to Come (in your PhD)
Doctoral Symposium
Xavier Franch Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee breakCatering at CW 053
12:30 - 14:00
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee breakCatering at CW 053
16:00 - 17:30
16:00
75m
Panel
LLMs and Dissertations: Advantages and Disadvantages
Doctoral Symposium
Anne Hess Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Gunter Mussbacher McGill University, Elda Paja IT University of Copenhagen, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group
17:15
15m
Day closing
Closing
Doctoral Symposium
Gunter Mussbacher McGill University, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group

Tue 24 Mar

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08:00 - 09:00
RegistrationResearch Track at CW 3
09:00 - 10:30
09:00
15m
Day opening
Opening
Research Track
Sylwia Kopczyńska Poznan University of Technology
09:15
75m
Keynote
(Gen) AI-powered Software Intensive Products - the future, Implications and Opportunities
Research Track
Tony Gorschek Blekinge Institute of Technology / DocEngineering
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee breakCatering at CW 053
11:00 - 11:15
Poster PitchesPosters & Tools at CW 3
11:15 - 12:25
Journal Early Feedback SessionJournal Early Feedback at CW 8
Chair(s): Dan Berry University of Waterloo
11:15
25m
Talk
Evaluation of the Artefact Model for Regulatory Requirements Engineering (AM4RRE) for Enabling Viewpoints Coordination for Compliance by Design
Journal Early Feedback
Oleksandr Kosenkov Blekinge Institute of Technology, Daniel Mendez Blekinge Institute of Technology and fortiss, Tony Gorschek Blekinge Institute of Technology / DocEngineering
11:40
25m
Talk
A Hierarchical Context Model for Quality-Driven Architectural Decisions in Cloud-Native Systems
Journal Early Feedback
12:05
20m
Talk
Defensibility as a Quality Attribute of Requirements Decisions: A Rubric-Based Evaluation for Post-Merger Integration
Journal Early Feedback
12:25 - 14:00
Lunch / PostersCatering at CW 053
14:00 - 15:40
Trustworthiness in AI and Information SystemsResearch Track at CW 3
Chair(s): Fatma Başak Aydemir Utrecht University
14:00
30m
Technical design
Fairness as a First-Class Requirement: A Fairness Hazard Analysis Approach to Socio-Technical ProcessesTechnical Design Paper
Research Track
Giovanna Broccia ISTI-CNR, FMT Lab, Lucio Lelii , Roberto Cirillo , Dario Di Dario University of Salerno, Samuel Fricker FHNW, Fabio Palomba University of Salerno, Giorgio Spagnolo ISTI-CNR, FMT Lab, Alessio Ferrari CNR-ISTI
14:30
30m
Scientific evaluation
Supporting Stakeholder Requirements Expression with LLM Revisions: An Empirical EvaluationScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Michael Mircea , Emre Gevrek , Elisa Schmid Leibniz Universität Hannover, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group
15:00
20m
Research preview
Specifying and Validating Fairness & Transparency Requirements for AI-Based Social Benefit Allocation in Digital GovernmentResearch Preview Paper
Research Track
Amanda Aline Figueiredo Carvalho Vicenzi , José Siqueira de Cerqueira Tampere University, Edna Dias Canedo Computer Science Department - University of Brasília, Pekka Abrahamsson University of Jyväskylä
15:20
20m
Research preview
Embedding Normative Requirements in Fuzzy LogicResearch Preview Paper
Research Track
Ziba Assadi , Paola Inverardi Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI)
14:00 - 15:30
LLMs use in REResearch Track at CW 8
Chair(s): Oliver Karras TIB - Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology
14:00
30m
Scientific evaluation
Opportunities and Limitations of GenAI in RE: Viewpoints from PracticeScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Anne Hess Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Andreas Vogelsang paluno – The Ruhr Institute for Software Technology, University of Duisburg-Essen, Xavier Franch Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Andrea Herrmann Herrmann & Ehrlich, Sylwia Kopczyńska Poznan University of Technology, Alexander Rachmann Hochschule Niederrhein
14:30
30m
Scientific evaluation
A Comparative Study of Large and Small Language Models for Conceptual Model ExtractionScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Cheng Yi Chou , Fatma Başak Aydemir Utrecht University, Fabiano Dalpiaz Utrecht University
15:00
30m
Scientific evaluation
From Online User Feedback to Requirements: Evaluating Large Language Models for Classification and Specification TasksScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Manjeshwar Mallaya , Alessio Ferrari CNR-ISTI, Mohammad Amin Zadenoori ISTI-CNR, Jacek Dąbrowski Lero - the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software
Pre-print
15:40 - 16:10
Coffee break / PostersCatering at CW 053
16:10 - 16:25
Joint RT Sessions SummaryResearch Track at CW 3
16:25 - 17:30
Panel: Trustworthy and Ethical Systems via Requirements Engineering Research Track at CW 3

Wed 25 Mar

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08:30 - 09:00
RegistrationIndustry Track at CW 3
10:15 - 10:45
Coffee breakCatering at CW 053
12:15 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:00
Education - Session 1Education & Training at CW 8
13:30
25m
Paper
Experience report on the adaptable integration of requirements engineering courses into curricula for professionals
Education & Training
Oleksandr Kosenkov Blekinge Institute of Technology, Konstantin Rupert Blaschke fortiss, Tony Gorschek Blekinge Institute of Technology / DocEngineering, Michael Unterkalmsteiner Blekinge Institute of Technology, Oleksandr Adamov Blekinge Institute of Technology, Davide Fucci Blekinge Institute of Technology
13:55
25m
Paper
Improving Students' Ability to Write Requirements by Teaching Goal Modeling
Education & Training
Shaza Elbishbishy , Jeshwitha Jesus Raja Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Jennifer Brings Bingen Technical University of Applied Sciences, Marian Daun Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
14:20
25m
Paper
A Quantitative Characterization of Design Thinking Artifacts in Requirements Engineering Education
Education & Training
Takumi Katsuie , Shinpei Ogata Shinshu University, Kozo Okano Shinshu University, IIMURA Yukako , Shinobu Saito NTT, Inc.
14:45
15m
Talk
Navigating Complexity: Playing chess while the rules keep changing
Education & Training

15:10 - 15:40
Coffee breakCatering at CW 053
15:40 - 17:10
Education - Session 2Education & Training at CW 8
15:40
25m
Paper
The Ethos of the PEERfect REVIEWer: Scientific Care and Collegial Welfare
Education & Training
Oliver Karras TIB - Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology
Pre-print
16:05
25m
Paper
A Lightweight Industry-Oriented Framework for Teaching Requirements Engineering Using Low-Code Platforms and Flipped Classroom Pedagogy
Education & Training
Walter Koch Schaeffler AG, Amit Kumar University of Florida
16:30
25m
Paper
RE-Opardy - A Jeopardy-Inspired Gamified Activity for Formative Assessment in Requirements Engineering Education
Education & Training
Anthea Moravánszky University of Szeged, Hungary; University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, Switzerland
16:55
15m
Day closing
Closing
Education & Training

Thu 26 Mar

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09:00 - 10:15
09:00
75m
Keynote
Operationalizing Trust for Human-AI Collaboration
Research Track
Pınar Yolum Utrecht University
10:15 - 10:45
Coffee breakCatering at CW 053
10:45 - 12:25
Requirements Specification and Privacy by DesignResearch Track at CW 3
Chair(s): Sallam Abualhaija University of Luxembourg
10:45
30m
Technical design
An Industry-Driven Template for the Documentation of Non-Functional RequirementsTechnical Design Paper
Research Track
Sabine Molenaar Utrecht University, Fabiano Dalpiaz Utrecht University
11:15
30m
Technical design
FeClustRE: Hierarchical Clustering and Semantic Tagging of App Features from User ReviewsTechnical Design Paper
Research Track
Max Tiessler Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Quim Motger Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Pre-print
11:45
20m
Research preview
Eliciting and Ingraining Cultural Elements in Digital Information Systems with CEFISResearch Preview Paper
Research Track
12:05
20m
Research preview
Towards a Goal-Centric Assessment of Requirements Engineering Methods for Privacy by DesignResearch Preview Paper
Research Track
Oleksandr Kosenkov Blekinge Institute of Technology, Ehsan Zabardast Nordea / Blekinge Institute of Technology, Jannik Fischbach Netlight Consulting GmbH and fortiss GmbH, Tony Gorschek Blekinge Institute of Technology / DocEngineering, Daniel Mendez Blekinge Institute of Technology and fortiss
10:45 - 12:05
Formal MethodsResearch Track at CW 8
Chair(s): Anne Hess Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
10:45
30m
Technical design
Provably Relevant HAL Interface Requirements for Embedded SystemsTechnical Design Paper
Research Track
Manuel Bentele University of Freiburg, Andreas Podelski University of Freiburg, Axel Sikora , Bernd Westphal German Aerospace Center (DLR)
11:15
30m
Technical design
A practical and complete method for detecting rt-inconsistencies in real-time requirementsTechnical Design Paper
Research Track
Nico Hauff University of Freiburg, Elisabeth Henkel University Freiburg, Elisabeth Fünfgeld , Vincent Langenfeld University of Freiburg, Andreas Podelski University of Freiburg
11:45
20m
Research preview
Automata-Represented Requirements in HanforPLResearch Preview Paper
Research Track
Tobias Kolzer Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg, Vincent Langenfeld University of Freiburg, Nico Hauff University of Freiburg, Elisabeth Henkel University Freiburg, Andreas Podelski University of Freiburg
12:05 - 12:20
Best Poster PresentationPosters & Tools at CW 8
12:25 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:30
ExplainabilityResearch Track at CW 3
Chair(s): Jan-Philipp Steghöfer XITASO GmbH IT & Software Solutions
14:00
30m
Scientific evaluation
Immersive and Enjoyable Explanations - On Distinct Explainability Requirements in GamesScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Jakob Droste Leibniz Universität Hannover, Ronja Fuchs Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannah Deters Leibniz University Hannover, Martin Obaidi Leibniz Universität Hannover, Alexander Dockhorn University of Southern Denmark, SDU, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group
14:30
30m
Scientific evaluation
Misunderstandings by Design: Using Erroneous Tutorials to Induce Mental Model Conflicts and the Need for ExplanationsScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Jakob Droste Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannah Deters Leibniz University Hannover, Carolin Kirchhoff , Lukas Nagel Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group, Martin Obaidi Leibniz Universität Hannover, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group
15:00
30m
Scientific evaluation
All Eyes on User Needs: Using Gaze and Pupillometric Measures to Identify Explanation NeedsScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Laura Reinhardt Leibniz University Hannover, Hannah Deters Leibniz University Hannover, Jakob Droste Leibniz Universität Hannover, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group
14:00 - 15:30
Software DevelopmentResearch Track at CW 8
Chair(s): Katharina Großer University of Koblenz
14:00
30m
Technical design
A Context-Aware Multi-Agent Approach to Enhancing User Story Management in Agile Software DevelopmentTechnical Design Paper
Research Track
Hoang Khoa Nguyen , Malik Sami Tampere University, Zheying Zhang Tampere University, Pekka Abrahamsson Tampere University
14:30
30m
Scientific evaluation
Security under Pressure: How Agile Teams Experience and Manage Security RequirementsScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Dahlia Thaewjaturat , Oksana Kulyk IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Elda Paja IT University of Copenhagen
15:00
30m
Scientific evaluation
Understanding Usefulness in Developer Explanations on Stack OverflowScientific Evaluation Paper
Research Track
Martin Obaidi Leibniz Universität Hannover, Kushtrim Qengaj , Hannah Deters Leibniz University Hannover, Jakob Droste Leibniz Universität Hannover, Marc Herrmann Leibniz University Hannover, Kurt Schneider Leibniz Universität Hannover, Software Engineering Group, Jil Klünder University of Applied Sciences | FHDW Hannover
15:30 - 15:50
Joint RT Sessions SummaryResearch Track at CW 3
15:50 - 16:20