Call for Abstracts: 65th Midwest Graph Theory Conference (MIGHTY LXV)
We invite submissions for the 65th Midwest Graph Theory Conference (MIGHTY LXV), which will take place
April 18, 2026, at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. On-site registration will start on Friday, April 17, 2026, followed by a conference event. Depending on the number of abstracts accepted, some talks may be scheduled on Friday afternoon. The conference will be held in person and will combine plenary talks and contributed talks, with time for discussion and informal exchange. The program schedule can be found at Mighty_2026_Program_Schedule.
Plenary speakers
- Lowell Beineke, Professor Emeritus, Purdue University –
Milestones in Graph Theory: A Century of Progress (Harary Lecture) - Dawei Zhou, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech –
Open-World Graph Long-Tailed Learning: Theories, Algorithms, and Applications (Keynote Lecture)
We are making a special effort to include presentations on applications of Graph Theory to other areas in CS/Math such as Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, and others.
Submission and registration
To help us plan, please register and submit your abstract as early as possible. We welcome proposals for
15+5-minute talks; registration is free. Please submit a short abstract (in LaTeX-friendly format) and register at:
Important dates
- Abstract submission deadline: April 07, 2026
- Registration deadline: April 17, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: We will notify you within 7–10 days from the date of your abstract submission.
Accommodation
Participants may wish to stay at one of the following hotels for the conference:
Hampton Inn & Suites Muncie
Dates available: April 17–19, 2026
Group code (call-in reservations): MIG
Phone: 765-288-8500
Online reservations: Book Hampton Inn online
Ball State University Hotel
Dates available: April 17–19, 2026
Group code (call-in reservations): 0417CS
Phone: 765-285-1555
Online reservations: Book Ball State University Hotel online
Location
Robert Bell Building,
https://www.bsu.edu/map/buildings/campus/robert-bell-building
Travel, Parking, and Wi-Fi
Talk format: Each contributed talk is 15 minutes plus 5 minutes for Q&A and transition.
Discussion space: RB 104 and RB 122 will be open for informal discussions.
Wi-Fi: Guests may connect to BSU Wi-Fi or eduroam.
Parking: General parking lots (yellow lots) and commuter lots (green lots) are free after 5 p.m. Monday–Friday and on weekends. Parking garages and restricted lots (red lots) are free after 7 p.m. Monday–Friday and on weekends. Meters in Ball State garages are free after 7 p.m. Monday–Friday and on weekends. R2 is also free after 7 p.m. and on weekends.
Visitor parking information: Ball State Visitor Parking
Dining Near Robert Bell Building
Bayleaf Indian Restaurant
1529 W University Ave, Muncie, IN
Tuppee Tong Thai Restaurant
310 W Main St, Muncie, IN
Little Chicago’s
112 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN
The Caffeinery
401 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN
MIGHTY mailing list
Unless you have already done so, please add yourself to the MIGHTY mailing list by completing the form at
https://sites.bsu.edu/mighty/mighty-mailing-list
Organization Team
Jay Bagga – jbagga@bsu.edu
Roza Aceska – raceska@bsu.edu
Adithya Kulkarni – adithya.kulkarni@bsu.edu
Jennifer Coy – jennifer.coy@bsu.edu
Dan Rutherford – rutherford@bsu.edu
Local Support Team
Allison Ripperger
Brandon Dean
Justin Murray
McKailyn Lort
Zach Wilcher
Special thanks to the Local Support Team for their valuable support and assistance in making the conference possible.