ICAIS 2026

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ICAIS 2026

The 2nd International Conference on AI Scientists

1792029600000Beijing, ChinaOfficial conference site Site reachable

ICAIS 2026 is the second International Conference on AI Scientists, dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and scientific discovery. It welcomes research where AI drives scientific breakthroughs, human-AI collaboration, and AI-generated science, building on the success of ICAIS 2025 with a focus on both AI for Science and Science by AI.

Official CFP Back to deadlines Verified September 9, 2026

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Contribution paths

A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.

AI Paper Track

Original research where AI systems have made substantial or end-to-end contributions to scientific work, including hypothesis generation, experimental design, data analysis, or manuscript preparation. Full paper up to 8 pages main text, plus unlimited references and appendix. Requires AI system disclosure, human accountability statement, and evidence of scientific validity.

Young Scientist Track

Original projects or investigations by middle and high school students related to AI and scientific discovery. Extended abstract or project report up to 4 pages. Requires parent/guardian consent and teacher endorsement. Not included in formal proceedings.

Science Journal Track

Groundbreaking research published or accepted in top-tier science journals (e.g., Nature, Science, Cell) or leading journals in social sciences and humanities. Submission requires DOI or proof of acceptance. Light review for eligibility. Oral presentation only.

Sister Conference Track

Latest AI research published or accepted at top-tier AI conferences and journals (e.g., ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR, ACL, AAAI, IJCAI, KDD, TPAMI). Submission requires DOI or proof of acceptance and PDF. Light review for eligibility. Oral presentation only.

Extended Abstract Track

Work-in-progress, emerging ideas, recently published findings, or unpublished results. Extended abstract up to 2 pages including references. Single-blind review for relevance and quality. Poster presentation only. Not included in formal proceedings.

Research areas in scope

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Topics of Interest

Theory and algorithmsAI models and architectureOptimization algorithmsReinforcement learningEmbodied intelligenceAI systems and infrastructureAI safety, alignment, and ethicsAI for life sciences and healthcareAI for materials scienceAI for scientific computingAI for energy scienceAI for quantum scienceAI for brain scienceAI for aerospaceAI for educationAI for economics and financeAI for governance and public safetyAI ethics and societal impact

Policies worth checking twice

  • Track 1: Papers under review at another venue or published elsewhere are not eligible; preprints are permitted.
  • Track 2: Submissions must be original work of the student author(s) and not previously published elsewhere.
  • Tracks 3 and 4: Specifically welcome already-published or accepted papers from qualifying venues.
  • Track 5: Submissions may include unpublished work or work published elsewhere.
  • At least one author of each accepted paper must register for and present in person.
  • Authors and reviewers must declare conflicts of interest according to the Author Guide.
  • For all tracks, authors must disclose any use of AI tools in the research or writing process.
  • Track 1 submissions have additional AI disclosure requirements.

Official sources

Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.

Official conference siteProgramCall For Papers

Last verified September 9, 2026