MULTI Challenges

Multi-level modeling challenges are designed as benchmark modeling scenarios that aim to support objective comparisons among multi-level modeling approaches, allow technologies to demonstrate their abilities, stress-test technologies in order to expose potential weaknesses, and deepen the mutual understanding of approaches.

In collaboration with Vektor Informatik GmbH, we initiated a new MULTI Challenge for 2026.

MULTI Vector Industry Challenge

The 2026 edition of the MULTI challenge addresses type squares in object models ([1], [2]). We assume type-square patterns to be frequently encountered in systems-engineering contexts. Vektor Informatik GmbH develops software solutions that are used in automotive engineering. One of Vector's core software products is PREEvision, which is marketed as "Vector’s integrated development environment for mastering the complexity of modern software-defined systems." This year's challenge is based on concepts represented by Vector in PREEvision.

Contributions to the challenge should be submitted as posters. The solutions to the challenge are planned to be presented in a separate poster session during the workshop. For each accepted poster submission at least one of the authors is expected to present the solution in person at the workshop. The following submission aspects must be considered:

  • Posters should be submitted via mail to the workshop organizers.
  • Posters should have a maximum size of A1 (594 x 841 mm).
  • We are currently checking whether the printing of posters can be handled by the conference.
  • Posters will be reviewed by at least two PC members. Acceptance of a poster submission depends upon whether or not it addresses the challenge description.

Challenge posters will not appear in the workshop proceedings. A joint journal publication is planned for accepted poster contributions. Details on such a publication will be discussed during the workshop.

The challenge description can be downloaded here.

References
  1. Yoder JW, Balaguer F, Johnson R (2001) Architecture and Design of Adaptive Object-Models. ACM SIGPLAN Notices 36(12):50–60
  2. Yoder JW, Johnson RE (2002) The Adaptive Object-Model Architectural Style. WICSA 3: Proceedings of the IFIP 17th World Computer Congress -- TC2 Stream / 3rd IEEE/IFIP Conference on Software Architecture: Systems Design, Development and Maintenance, pp 3–27

Previous Challenges

Solutions to previous challenges (Warehouse Challenge, Collaborative Challenge, Process Challenge) are still welcome. More information on previous challenge editions is provided here.