PLSS 2026 - Workshop on Programming Language Standardization and Specification

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This workshop on programming language specification and standardization aims to foster cross-pollination between research and industry.

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Date:
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Location:
Oakland, California, United States
Speakers:
Gilad Bracha and Bertrand Meyer (Keynote speakers)
Host:
SPLASH/ISSTA 2026
Website:
PLSS 2026

The workshop examines specifications as the foundation of standards documents and language ecosystems, covering topics such as mechanized specifications, socio-technical aspects of language evolution, decision-making processes in standardization, intellectual property considerations, and implications for language adoption. 

Whether addressing historical perspectives, emerging trends, cross-disciplinary approaches, or novel methodologies, the workshop seeks to provide a platform for exploring diverse experiences. 

The workshop is organized by Mikhail Barash (University of Bergen, Norway), Michael Ficarra (F5, United States) and Yulia Startsev (Mozilla).

The workshop is part of the program of the SPLASH/ISSTA 2026 conference scheduled from 3-9 October 2026.