Around 20 years ago, researchers were proposing new ideas that led to the current AI revolution. What is being explored in your academic unit or organization right now that will lead to the next revolution in computing in the next 10-20 years?
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is launching a Call for Innovative Research Visions (CIRV) to discover exactly that kind of forward-looking work: research that’s still early, perhaps a bit speculative, but has the kind of catalytic potential that could reshape where the field goes long-term. CCC will use these submissions to help guide the focus of future visioning Task Forces, so this is a direct line from what’s happening in your department or organization to what the broader community organizes around.
Submitting is straightforward: share an abstract or short description of your department or organization’s most visionary research. The research project could:
- Inspire a brand-new CCC visioning Task Force
- Lead to a researcher being invited to shape a visioning initiative alongside CCC Council Members
- Be highlighted on CRA/CCC channels
For academic units, we welcome one submission, and submissions must come from the leader of the academic unit (department chair or equivalent).
What We’re Looking For
The form is quick to fill out. You’ll need:
- Contact information: your name, title, and email
- Institution information: institution name and department/school/college or team/division name
- Research details: the name of the lead researcher on the project, plus a brief description or abstract of the research (with links to any published papers, if available)
Submit Today
The form closes 11:59 PM ET on July 23, 2026. We look forward to hearing about inspiring computing research taking place!
