Oceantec Valley Hotel Qingdao
No. 168 Binhai Road, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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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 will be published later.
Venue
Room 305, Ganchangyuan Building D, Shandong University Qingdao Campus, No. 72 Binhai Road, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong, China
Open Google MapProgram (July 31 – August 2, 2026)
Program
Speakers, titles, and detailed time slots will be updated progressively.
July 31
Check-in and Welcome Ceremony
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Venue
Conference check-in
Lobby, Oceantec Valley Hotel Qingdao
Welcome ceremony
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August 1
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August 2
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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.
The registration portal, fees, payment QR code, invoice information, and payment instructions will be announced later.
Type
Fee
Payment QR Code
Regular
1000 RMB
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Student
800 RMB
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Hotel
Hotel Information
The conference hotel is Oceantec Valley Hotel Qingdao. Contracted rates and booking contact will be announced after confirmation.
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Rate
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Hotel Map
Oceantec Valley Hotel Qingdao, No. 168 Binhai Road, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Open Google MapCall for Presentations / Posters
Call for Presentations / Posters
Sharing recent results, exchanging research experience, and connecting academic work with industrial practice are central goals of HCP. We invite all participants to share recent research results, industrial case studies, and competition-winning work as presentations or posters during the workshop.
Note: each talk is expected to last 20-30 minutes. Poster session arrangements will be announced later.
Presentation / Poster Information Submission
Deadline: TBA
Organization
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
- 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
Contact