Overview
The First International Workshop on Grounding Documents with Reasoning, Agents, Retrieval, and Attribution (RARA) is set to take place on November 12, 2025, as part of the IEEE Conference on Data Mining (ICDM) in Washington DC. This workshop aims to tackle the complexities involved in processing multi-modal documents, particularly in the context of Large Language Models. The focus will be on enhancing document understanding through innovative approaches in reasoning, agent-based systems, retrieval techniques, and attribution methods.
Background & Relevance
The rise of Large Language Models has transformed the landscape of document processing, emphasizing the need for sophisticated reasoning capabilities and effective retrieval strategies. As documents become increasingly complex and multi-faceted, the ability to link diverse pieces of evidence and ensure traceability of sources becomes paramount. The RARA Workshop seeks to address these challenges by fostering discussions and collaborations among researchers and practitioners in the field.
Key Details
- Submission Deadline: August 29, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: September 15, 2025
- Camera-ready Submission: September 25, 2025
- Workshop Date: November 12, 2025
- Location: Washington DC, USA
- Topics of Interest:
- Complex Reasoning: Multi-hop inference, logical consistency, ambiguity resolution
- Agent Architectures: Multi-agent coordination, tool-augmented document processing
- Document-Specific Agents: Fact-checking, citation verification, table/chart interpretation, summarization
- Domain-Specific Processing: Legal, financial, healthcare, academic, and government documents
- RAG and Advanced Retrieval: Dense/sparse retrieval, retrieval-augmented generation, cross-document synthesis
- Attribution Mechanisms: Source tracing, confidence calibration, claim verification
- Multi-Modal Processing: Charts, tables, diagrams, infographics, forms
- Document Structure: Layout analysis, semantic segmentation, hierarchical modeling
- Benchmarks & Evaluation: Datasets, metrics, and evaluation frameworks
- Website for More Information: RARA Workshop Website
Eligibility & Participation
The workshop invites submissions from researchers, practitioners, and students who are engaged in the fields of machine learning, natural language processing, and document analysis. It is an excellent opportunity for those interested in the intersection of reasoning, retrieval, and document understanding.
Submission or Application Guidelines
To participate, authors are encouraged to submit original research papers that align with the workshop’s themes. The submission process will be managed through the workshop’s website, where detailed instructions and formatting guidelines will be provided. Authors should ensure their papers adhere to the specified deadlines for submission and camera-ready versions.
More Information
The RARA Workshop is positioned at the forefront of research in document grounding, addressing critical challenges in the AI/ML landscape. As the demand for effective document processing solutions grows, this workshop provides a platform for sharing innovative ideas and methodologies that can significantly impact various domains, including legal, financial, and healthcare sectors.
Conclusion
Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to explore this opportunity to contribute to the RARA Workshop. By submitting your work, you can engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations that advance the understanding of document grounding through reasoning and retrieval techniques. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this important event in the AI/ML community.
Category: CFP & Deadlines
Tags: document understanding, reasoning, retrieval, multi-modal processing, machine learning, data mining, IEEE ICDM, agents, attribution, evaluation frameworks, legal documents, healthcare, financial documents
