SOFSEM is an annual winter conference devoted to the theory and practice of computer science. The conference traditionally focuses onthe latest results and developments of fundamental research in computer science (informatics), inspired by the algorithmic challenges of our time. SOFSEM has a long tradition as a high-quality research conference, and a venue where researchers from academia and industry in all stages of their career can share their insights.

The event aims to explore a range of themes, including the following: algorithms and data structures, combinatorial optimization, artificial intelligence and machine learning and formal languages.