The Second Swiss Colloquium on Applied Ontology (SCAO 2027) is the second edition of the Swiss Colloquium on Applied Ontology (SCAO).

Participation & Registration: Participation in SCAO 2027 is free of charge. However, registration is mandatory for participation. Registration details will be announced in November.

Overview

SCAO 2027 focuses on two pivotal themes which address current and future challenges in Switzerland:

• Ontology of Food: Modeling the Edible Alps
  
  • Keynote Speakers: Damion Dooley (Simon Fraser University), Andrea Borghini (University of Milan)
  • Call for Proposals (CfP): Please submit your proposal by September 30. See the dedicated webpage for details.
• AI, Concepts, and Conceptualization: From Ontology to Ethics
  
  • Keynote Speakers: Maria M. Hedblom (Jönköping University), Matthieu Queloz (University of Bern)
  • Call for Proposals (CfP): Please submit your proposal by September 30. See the dedicated webpage for details.
  • A panel discussion featuring invited speakers and accepted presenters, with opportunities for audience interaction
• SCOR General Meeting – Winter 2026-2027 Edition