THE ACM WEB CONFERENCE 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 29-July 3, 2026

Conference updates

Best paper award winner
From Retrieval to Generation: Unifying External and Parametric Knowledge for Medical Question Answering
Lei Li, Xiao Zhou, Yingying Zhang and Xian Wu
Best short paper award winner
DualGR: Generative Retrieval with Long and Short-Term Interests Modeling
Zhongchao Yi, Kai Feng, Xiaojian Ma, Yalong Wang, Yongqi Liu, Han Li, Zhengyang Zhou and Yang Wang
Seoul Test of Time Winner
LINE: Large-scale information network embedding
Jian Tang, Meng Qu, Mingzhe Wang, Ming Zhang, Jun Yan, and Qiaozhu Me
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Welcome to The Web Conference 2026

Since its inception in 1989, the World Wide Web has transformed the way we live, work, and connect. The Web Conference (formerly known as the International World Wide Web Conference, abbreviated WWW) has been the premier annual forum for presenting and discussing advances in research, development, standards, and applications shaping the future of the Web.

The 2026 ACM Web Conference will feature a high-quality program including research sessions, posters and demonstrations, a PhD symposium for junior scholars, workshops, tutorials, an industry track for practitioners, as well as thought-provoking keynote speakers, panels, special tracks, and a co-located conference (Web4All).

Join us in shaping the next era of the Web.

Why Dubai?

The Web Conference 2026 will be held in Dubai, UAE, a city renowned for its innovation, luxury, and iconic skyline. Connect with the global tech community in a vibrant and inspiring setting. Beautiful beaches, record-breaking attractions, and experiences like no other, Dubai is the place to be this season.

A global hub of creativity and culture, Dubai blends modern sophistication with rich heritage, making it the perfect stage for forward-thinking ideas. Expect world-class facilities and easy access to international flights via Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest and best-connected hubs.