SPAIML 2025

First International Workshop on Security and Privacy-Preserving AI/ML

October 25-26, 2025

Co-located with ECAI 2025 in Bologna, Italy

ABOUT

The workshop focuses on the transformative potential of AI/ML technologies in addressing key challenges in security and privacy across diverse domains. In an era of increas- ing digitalization and interconnectedness, organizations face evolving threats, from sophisticated cyberattacks to complex data privacy concerns. Traditional methods often struggle to adapt to the dynamic nature of these challenges, particularly in scenarios requiring real-time analysis, anomaly detection, and large-scale data management. AI/ML presents a paradigm shift by enabling intelligent, scalable, and proactive approaches to security and privacy. For instance, machine learning models can detect patterns in network traffic indicative of cyberattacks, while AI-driven solutions can enable privacy-preserving data processing through federated learning or differential privacy techniques. By focusing on how AI/ML can be harnessed to safeguard sensitive data and systems across various domains, this workshop aims to advance the state of the art in security and privacy.

CALL FOR PAPERS

The papers of this workshop should highlight approaches, ideas, and concepts in the field of security and privacy while using AI/ML. The main outcome of the workshop is to share the current progress and new ideas in research and industry, as well as establish a community, dedicated to highlight existing and establish new AI/ML approaches improving security and privacy.

The main topics of interests include (but are not limited to):

  • Intrusion Detection
  • Threat Analysis, Intelligence, and Visualization
  • Anomaly Detection and Behavior Analysis
  • Access Control and Authentication Mechanisms
  • Risk Assessment and Automated Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Management and Patch Prioritization
  • Regulatory and Ethical Considerations, e.g., AI Act
  • Compliance with Legislations, e.g., GDPR

We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit original contributions addressing these topics or related areas. Join us in exploring innovative solutions and insights, and fostering discussions to shape the future of improving security and privacy with the help of AI/ML.

Important Dates*

Paper submission: June 13, 2025
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Author Notification: July 11, 2025
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Camera-ready Submission: July 25, 2025
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Workshop Date: TBD (October 25-26, 2025)
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Paper submission: June 13, 2025
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Author Notification: July 11, 2025
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Camera-ready Submission: July 25, 2025
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Workshop Date: TBD (October 25-26, 2025)
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Paper submission:

June 13, 2025

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Author Notification:

July 11, 2025

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Camera-ready Submission:

July 23, 2025

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Workshop Date:

TBD (October 25-26, 2025)

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* All dates are AoE (check it here).

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Papers should present topics that are within the scope of the workshop. Papers must be written in English, be prepared for double-blind review using the ECAI LaTeX template(will be provided soon), be in PDF format, and contain 6 pages maximum (including references). Submissions must be made via EasyChair.

We expect all submissions adhere to the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, the Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research, and ECAI's policies.

Submission link: here

REGISTRATION

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Registration link: TBD

COMMITTEE

Organizing Committee

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Jens Leicht
University of Duisburg-Essen

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Malte Josten
University of Duisburg-Essen

Technical Program Committee

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Gregor Schiele
University of Duisburg-Essen

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Holger Schmidt
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Kimberly Cornell
University of Albany

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K. P. Chow
The University of Hong Kong

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Lorenz Schwittmann
Independent Researcher

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Maritta Heisel
University of Duisburg-Essen

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Meiko Jensen
Karlstad University

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Nicolas Diaz-Ferreyra
Hamburg University of Technology

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Oliver Hahm
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

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Razvan Beuran
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Simone Fischer-Hübner
Karlstad University

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Steffen Bondorf
Ruhr University Bochum

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Stephan Sigg
Aalto University

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Torben Weis
University of Duisburg-Essen

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Vadim Safronov
University of Oxford

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Zoltán Mann
University of Halle