Overview
The UniDive COST Action is inviting participation in the ADMIRE 2.0 and PARSEME 2.0 shared tasks, which focus on the detection and interpretation of idiomaticity and multiword expressions (MWEs). These tasks are significant for advancing research in natural language processing, particularly in understanding non-compositional semantics in various languages.
Background & Relevance
Idiomatic expressions and MWEs are crucial in language comprehension, as they often convey meanings that are not directly inferred from the individual words. For instance, the phrase “a bad apple” refers to a person with a negative influence rather than its literal meaning. Understanding these expressions is vital for developing more sophisticated language models that can handle the nuances of human communication, especially in multilingual contexts.
Key Details
- Important Dates:
- 1 October: Release of training data and baseline systems
- 3 December: Publication of test blind data
- 8 December: Submission of system predictions
- 19 December: Evaluation of systems
- 5 January: Deadline for system description papers
- 9-23 January: Reviewing period (system teams will participate as reviewers)
- 3 February: Deadline for camera-ready papers
- 24-29 March 2026: EACL conference, including the MWE workshop (to be confirmed)
- Location: Morocco (EACL 2026)
- Tracks/Topics:
- PARSEME 2.0: Identifying and paraphrasing MWEs
- AdMiRe 2.0: Evaluating idiomatic language understanding across languages and modalities
- Funding: Available for selected system presenters
- Submission Platforms: CodaBench for system results
Eligibility & Participation
This call is open to teams interested in advancing research in idiomaticity and MWEs. Participants can be from various backgrounds, including academia and industry, and are encouraged to engage with both multilingual and multimodal technologies.
Submission or Application Guidelines
- Express interest via the provided form.
- Prepare your system for the shared tasks.
- Submit results on CodaBench as per the deadlines outlined.
- Prepare and submit system description papers by the specified date.
Additional Context / Real-World Relevance
The exploration of idiomaticity and MWEs is increasingly relevant in the context of global communication. As language models become more integrated into applications, understanding these expressions can enhance user interactions and improve the accuracy of translations and interpretations across languages. This initiative aligns with ongoing efforts in the AI/ML community to develop more robust and context-aware models.
Conclusion
Researchers and practitioners in the field of natural language processing are encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity to contribute to the understanding of idiomatic expressions. Engage with the community, apply your skills, and explore the potential for funding and collaboration. For more information, visit the UniDive website and express your interest today.
Category: CFP & Deadlines
Tags: idiomaticity, multiword expressions, natural language processing, EACL, multilingual, machine learning, PARSEME, AdMiRe, COST Action, text analysis
