July 31
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 14:00-21:00 | Registration (Langu International Hotel Lobby) |
| 17:30-20:30 | Welcome Buffet (Langu International Hotel) |
Shandong University
HCP 2026
The 9th Workshop on Hard Computational Problems: Theories, Algorithms and Applications
第九届难解问题的理论、算法与应用研讨会
Date
July 31-August 2, 2026
Venue
Room 305, Ganchangyuan Building D, Shandong University Qingdao Campus
About HCP
Introduction
The Workshop on Hard Computational Problems: Theories, Algorithms and Applications (HCP) promotes in-depth exchange among researchers and industry practitioners working on hard computational problems.
The workshop focuses on problem representations, theoretical algorithms, practical algorithms, and real-world applications, including logical constraints, mathematical programming, graph theory, combinatorial optimization, constraint solving, SAT/SMT, knowledge compilation, and learning-assisted optimization.
Previous HCP workshops have been held in Changchun, Dalian, Yinchuan, Duyun, Kunming, Yantai, and Shanghai. HCP 2026 will be hosted at Shandong University.
Dates: July 31 – August 2, 2026
Venue: Room 305, Ganchangyuan Building D, Shandong University Qingdao Campus, No. 72 Binhai Road, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong, China
The HCP 2026 conference notice has been released. Download (PDF).
Venue
Room 305, Ganchangyuan Building D, Shandong University Qingdao Campus, No. 72 Binhai Road, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Talk Information
The program will be updated as details are confirmed. Click a talk title or card for the abstract and speaker bio.
August 1 Morning
| Time | Speaker | Title | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:40-09:00 | Opening Ceremony and Remarks | ||
| 09:00-09:45 |
Yuhong Dai
Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS
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Keynote: | Xiaoyun Wang Tsinghua University |
| 09:45-10:30 |
Naijun Zhan
School of Computer Science, Peking University
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Keynote: | Meiqin Wang Shandong University |
| 10:30-10:45 | Tea Break | ||
| 10:45-11:30 |
Xiaoming Sun
Institute of Computing Technology, CAS
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Keynote: | Shaowei Cai Institute of Software, CAS |
| 11:30-12:15 |
Qilong Feng
School of Computer Science and Engineering, Central South University
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Keynote: | |
| 12:15-14:00 | Lunch / Rest (3rd Floor, Xiyuan) | ||
August 1 Afternoon
| Time | Speaker | Title | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00-14:30 |
Mingxuan Yuan
Huawei Noah's Ark Lab / Hong Kong Noah's Ark Lab
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Pinyan Lu Shanghai University of Finance and Economics |
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| 14:30-15:00 |
Zhaoguo Wang
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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| 15:00-15:30 |
Min Li
School of Integrated Circuits, Southeast University
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| 15:30-15:45 | Tea Break | ||
| 15:45-16:45 |
Code Development and Reliability in the AI Era
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| 16:45-17:30 | Outdoor Networking | ||
| 17:30- | Dinner (Langu International Hotel) | ||
August 2 Morning
| Time | Speaker | Title | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 |
Yixin Cao
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Yi Zhou University of Electronic Science and Technology of China |
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| 09:30-10:00 |
Zhendong Lei
Huawei Taylor Lab
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| 10:00-10:30 |
Shengxin Liu
School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)
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| 10:30-11:00 | Tea Break | ||
| 11:00-11:30 |
Hu Qin
School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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Feng Chen Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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| 11:30-12:00 |
Yixiao Huang
SF Technology
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| 12:00-14:00 | Lunch / Rest (3rd Floor, Xiyuan) | ||
August 2 Afternoon
| Time | Speaker | Title | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00-14:30 |
Emanuele Bellini
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE
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Chuan Luo Beihang University |
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| 14:30-15:00 |
Chunning Zhou
Nanyang Technological University
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| 15:00-15:30 | Tea Break | ||
| 15:30-16:00 |
Xindi Zhang
Institute of Software, CAS
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Guanfeng Wu Southwest Jiaotong University |
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| 16:00-16:30 |
Yanhong Fan
Shandong University
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| 16:30-16:40 | Closing Ceremony | ||
| 17:00-19:30 | Dinner (3rd Floor, Xiyuan) | ||
Yuhong Dai
Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS
Naijun Zhan
School of Computer Science, Peking University
Xiaoming Sun
Institute of Computing Technology, CAS
Qilong Feng
School of Computer Science and Engineering, Central South University
Mingxuan Yuan
Huawei Noah's Ark Lab / Hong Kong Noah's Ark Lab
Zhaoguo Wang
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Min Li
School of Integrated Circuits, Southeast University
Pinyan Lu
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Yixin Cao
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Zhendong Lei
Huawei Taylor Lab
Shengxin Liu
School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)
Hu Qin
School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Yixiao Huang
SF Technology
Emanuele Bellini
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE
Chunning Zhou
Nanyang Technological University
Xindi Zhang
Institute of Software, CAS
Yanhong Fan
Shandong University
Registration
Registration
To support the long-term stability of HCP and develop it into a high-quality forum connecting academic and applied frontiers, HCP 2026 will charge a basic registration fee.
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Type
Fee
Regular
1000 RMB
Student
800 RMB
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Note: The registration fee covers conference materials, invited speaker honoraria, etc. It is collected by the Finance Department of Shandong University, which issues a VAT invoice with the item listed as “conference fee”.
Hotel
Hotel Information
Oceantec Valley Hotel Qingdao
It is the first five-star hotel in Jimo District, Qingdao, built by Qingdao Ocean Technology Investment & Development Co., Ltd. and managed by Suzhou Hengli Hotel Management Co., Ltd. With a total floor area of 90,000 ㎡ and over 10,000 ㎡ of meeting space, it offers 30 meeting rooms of various sizes (including a 1,200 ㎡ pillarless grand ballroom) and 391 guest rooms and suites, suitable for academic exchanges and business conferences.
No. 168 Binhai Road, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Website: m.oceantecvalleyhotel.cn
Room Type
Rate
King/Twin (1 breakfast)
450 RMB
King/Twin (2 breakfasts)
530 RMB
Deluxe Family Room (2 breakfasts)
680 RMB
Scan with WeChat to book at the contracted rate
Transportation
Taxi / Ride-Hailing
For taxi or ride-hailing, navigate to “Oceantec Valley Hotel Qingdao”.
Metro
Take Qingdao Metro Line 11 to “蓝色硅谷” (Blue Silicon Valley) Station. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
Hotel Map
Oceantec Valley Hotel Qingdao, No. 168 Binhai Road, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Organization
HCP 2026 is hosted by the School of Cyber Science and Technology, Shandong University.
Host
School of Cyber Science and Technology, Shandong University
Convener
Meiqin Wang, Shandong University
Program Committee
- Shaowei Cai, Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beihang University
- Pinyan Lu, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
- Zhipeng Lyu, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Meiqin Wang, Shandong University
- Minghao Yin, Northeast Normal University
Organizing Committee
- Kai Hu, Shandong University
- Yingkai Wei, Shandong University
- Jiamin Cui, Shandong University
- Shiyao Chen, Shandong University
- Zengcai Pan, Shandong University
- Qun Liu, Shandong University
- Lixuan Wu, Shandong University
- Yanhong Fan, Shandong University
- Chaoran Wang, Shandong University
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