Main Track Papers
Original research submissions on topics including but not limited to deep learning, machine learning, and interdisciplinary applications, with abstract and full paper submission deadlines specified.
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NeurIPS 2026 Workshop - Self-Evolving Diversity-Driven Search for Robust AI Systems
NeurIPS 2026 is the fortieth annual interdisciplinary conference on Neural Information Processing Systems, bringing together researchers in deep learning, generative AI, machine learning, neuroscience, computer vision, natural language processing, and related fields. The conference features multiple tracks including main papers, evaluations and datasets, position papers, tutorials, workshops, and creative AI, with events held across three sites: Sydney (main), Atlanta, and Paris.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
September 13, 2026
AoE
Workshop timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
September 13, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Evaluations and Datasets
Submissions focused on benchmark datasets, evaluation frameworks, and systematic assessments of AI/ML systems.
Position Papers
Shorter submissions presenting opinions, perspectives, or critical analyses on emerging issues in AI/ML research and practice.
Tutorials
Two-and-a-half-hour in-person educational sessions covering core or emerging machine learning topics, designed for a broad NeurIPS audience.
Workshops
Smaller, focused events for in-depth discussion of specialized topics, held alongside the main conference.
Creative AI
Submissions exploring the intersection of AI and creative practices, including art, music, design, and storytelling.
Journal Track
Extended versions of previously published conference papers submitted for consideration in a companion journal.
Reproducibility
Submissions focused on replicating or extending prior work with detailed documentation and code.
Competitions
Challenges and benchmarks organized by the community to advance specific research goals.
Affinity Events
Informal gatherings organized by community members to foster connection and discussion around shared interests.
Educational Resources
Proposals for teaching materials, curricula, or tools aimed at improving AI/ML education.
Social Events
Organized social activities to enhance community building and networking.
Expo AI
Demonstrations and exhibits showcasing practical applications of AI technologies.
AI Reviewing Experiment
Submissions participating in a controlled experiment on the use of AI tools in the peer review process.
Research areas in scope
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Main Track Topics
Computer visionLanguage and multimodal language modelsRobotics, embodied systems, and engineeringAI/ML for physical sciencesAI/ML for health and biotechnologyAI/ML for sustainabilityAI/ML for social sciencesAI/ML for creativesNeuroscience and cognitive scienceSocio-technical aspects of AIHuman interaction in AI systemsDecision-making, reinforcement learning, and controlGeneralization and multi-task learningOptimizationProbabilistic methodsAI and network scienceData-centric aspects of AISysMLInfrastructureTheoryDeep learningGeneral machine learning: core contributions in supervised and unsupervised methods
Policies worth checking twice
- Papers cannot be submitted to multiple tracks or types simultaneously.
- Irrelevant or duplicate papers risk desk rejection from all tracks.
- Authors must have an OpenReview profile when submitting.
- There is no possibility to switch tracks or paper types after submission.
- Tutorial proposals must be no more than five pages and submitted in PDF format.
- Tutorial proposals do not need to be anonymized.
- All accepted tutorials are expected to be 2h30m long.
- All tutorial participants, including optional activities, must participate live.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official workshop siteCall for PapersCall for TutorialsCall for WorkshopsNeurIPS 2026 Guidance for Workshop Proposalslast year's online schedule (San Diego)
Last verified September 9, 2026