Workshop - DREXA: Dialogues-Reasoning-Ethics-Explainability-Argumentation

Date: June 19, 2025
Venue: Clayton Hotel Chiswick, London, UK (in conjunction with the Computing Conference 2025)

When faced with incomplete or inconsistent information, humans reason by using argumentation: by providing arguments for and against a topic, examining the relationships between them, and, then, deciding which of them are acceptable. This way, the epistemic state of the discussed topic can be evaluated. In the context of AI, the field of computational argumentation refers to the use of computational methods and tools to construct, analyse, and evaluate arguments in various fields.

It leverages logical foundations and rule-governed mechanisms to enable reasoning engines, while its dialectical nature and affinity with common-sense reasoning make it more comprehensible to users. Computational argumentation also enables AI systems to justify their conclusions by providing a structured representation of the arguments supporting them. This transparency not only enhances trust and accountability but also allows users to understand and critique the reasoning process, leading to more informed decision-making.

This workshop is designed to delve into the dynamic and interdisciplinary field of computational argumentation, focusing on a range of pertinent topics:

  • Argumentation Theory
  • Reasoning
  • Non-monotonic Logic
  • Explainable AI (XAI)
  • AI Ethics
  • Dialogue Systems
  • Human-AI Collaboration
  • Machine Learning Algorithms for Argument Mining

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline:
  • Notification of Acceptance:
  • Registration Deadline:
  • Camera-Ready Paper Submission:
  • Workshop Date: 19 June 2025

Submission Process

Submission Guidelines

  • The workshop accepts submissions of up to 8 pages, excluding references. The author(s) of an accepted paper will be expected to give a 15-minute presentation covering their work, followed by a 5-minute Q/A session. Finally, we follow a double-blind review format, where both the reviewers and the authors remain anonymous to each other, and the review process does not include a rebuttal phase.
  • Papers should be thoroughly checked and proofread before submission. After you have submitted your article you are unable to make any changes to it during the refereeing process—although if accepted, you will have a chance to make minor revisions after refereeing and before the final submission of your paper.

Publication

Workshop proceedings will be published through OHAAI outlet (https://ohaai.github.io/).