A3: Workshop on Agentic Approaches to Architecture
Co-located with MICRO 2026
November 1, 2026
Athens, Greece
The A3 workshop explores the paradigm shift toward reasoning-capable AI agents in computer architecture. A3 centers on agentic methodologies which leverage AI reasoning and planning, combined with agentic tool use, perception, and iterative refinement/memory, to make impactful contributions to computer architecture and surrounding fields.
The primary goal of A3 is to foster a collaborative community focused on agentic methodologies in computer architecture. By bringing together researchers in this emerging area, the workshop aims to establish an open forum for sharing preliminary research and establishing core best practices through expert presentations and panel sessions. We welcome 2-4 page submissions that advance the frontier of agentic methodologies throughout the hardware/software co-design ecosystem.
Topics of Interest: https://agentic-arch.org/call-for-papers.html
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Agentic discovery for architecture
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Agentic cross-stack HW/SW co-design
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Dynamically adapting agentic systems for hardware
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Infrastructure for agents for hardware
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Engineering and analysis of agents for hardware
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Making hardware design tools better for Agents
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Topics may span architecture and all related fields
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e.g. EDA, VLSI, HW/SW co-design, compilers, systems, and more.
Submission Guidelines:
Paper length: 2-4 pages with IEEE or ACM format, excluding references
Other requirements will broadly follow those of conferences like ASPLOS, ISCA, and MICRO. Use of AI-assistance in paper writing is welcomed, but must be acknowledged at the end of the paper. Human authors are responsible for the entire contents, tone, and quality of their paper.
Important Dates:
Abstract Registration Deadline: September 14 AoE
Paper Submission Deadline: September 21, AoE
Decisions Released: September 26, AoE (two days before MICRO early-registration deadline)
Workshop Day: November 1, 1-5pm
Contact: a3-workshop@lists.berkeley.edu