REFSQ 2027

REFSQ is the leading European conference series on requirements engineering. Since 1994, REFSQ has been an important force in bringing together researchers and practitioners to advance the quality of software systems, services, and products. REFSQ conferences are not-for-profit events.

REFSQ seeks contributions on novel ideas and techniques that enhance the quality of requirements engineering methodology, results, and outcomes, as well as reflections of current research and evaluation of research results.

REFSQ is a working conference. Interaction is a defining feature, with active promotion of fruitful discussion among the participants.

AI-assisted coding tools are dramatically increasing the speed of software development. Developers can now implement functionality faster than ever before. As a result, the main bottlenecks in development are shifting upstream to requirements engineering (RE).

When code can be produced quickly, the risk is no longer slow implementation but building the wrong system faster. Activities such as eliciting, negotiating, and validating requirements become even more critical. At the same time, requirements engineering cannot accelerate indefinitely: reaching shared understanding among stakeholders remains a fundamentally human and collaborative process.

REFSQ 2027 explores how requirements engineering can adapt to AI-accelerated development. How can RE processes, tools, and practices evolve to keep pace with faster implementation while maintaining alignment with stakeholder needs and delivering real value?

Features of REFSQ 2027

A high-quality Scientific Programme
An Industry Track involving practitioners
An Education and Training Track involving lecturers, teachers, trainers, and learners
Journal First Track for discussion of journal papers
Open Science Track
Posters & Tool Demos
Workshops on emerging requirements engineering topics
A Doctoral Symposium for early-career researchers

Walid Maalej

Professor of Software Engineering & AI · Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)

Award-winning researcher in AI for Software Engineering, responsible AI, and user feedback intelligence; ACM Distinguished Speaker and recipient of four Most Influential Paper Awards.

Jane Cleland-Huang

Professor of Computer Science & Engineering · University of Notre Dame

Leading researcher in safety assurance for cyber-physical systems, focusing on software traceability, safety cases in incremental development, and runtime monitoring of non-functional requirements.

REFSQ 2027 will be hosted at the FHNW Dreispitz Campus in Basel, Switzerland, FHNW's newest campus in one of Basel's most dynamic urban development areas.

FHNW Basel Dreispitz
Basel, Switzerland

Basel sits at the borders of Switzerland, Germany, and France and is easily reachable by train and flight. Basel SBB, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, and Zurich Airport are convenient gateways for international attendees.

More details on travel, accommodation, and local attractions will be added as they become available. View the venue page →

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