In recent years, algorithm configuration and selection have become critical components in advancing the performance of optimization, machine learning, and AI systems. Traditionally, algorithms rely on static, one-size-fits-all configurations, which often fail to adapt to diverse problem landscapes or dynamic environments. This limitation has motivated research into dynamic algorithm configuration (DAC), where parameters are dynamically adjusted over time based on problem’s characteristics, or dynamic algorithm selection, where the algorithms chosen for a given problem or even for an instance change over time. 

This special session aims to provide an environment for researchers and practitioners to discuss the latest advances, methodologies, and applications in dynamic automated algorithm configuration and algorithm selection. The session will focus on the design, analysis, and deployment of adaptive systems capable of adjusting their strategies during execution. By bringing together contributions from optimization, machine learning, operations research, and real-world application domains, we aim to foster interdisciplinary discussions and identify open challenges and future research directions.

Keywords:

Dynamic algorithm configuration, dynamic algorithm selection, parameter control, self-adapting algorithms

All submissions must conform to the official guidelines provided on the WCCI 2026 website. The key requirements are summarized below:

• Special Session papers are subject to the same rules and review criteria as regular conference papers.

• All papers must be submitted through the IEEE WCCI 2026 online submission system.

• Submissions must be complete manuscripts not exceeding eight (8) pages, according to the IEEE two-column conference proceedings format.

• WCCI operates under a double-blind peer-review policy. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are fully anonymized before submission.

• Accepted contributions will appear in the IEEE Xplore conference proceedings.

• During the submission process, authors must explicitly indicate that their paper is intended for the WCCI/CEC Special Session "Dynamic Algorithm Configuration and Selection".