ICDL 2026

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ICDL 2026

2026 IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning

Sep 15 2026Kyoto, JapanOfficial conference site Site reachable

The IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL) 2026 brings together researchers from computer science, robotics, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields to advance understanding of development and learning in biological and artificial systems. Hosted by Kyoto University, the conference fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on embodied, cognitive, and lifelong learning across natural and machine systems.

Official CFP Back to deadlines Verified September 9, 2026

Key deadlines

Verified September 9, 2026

Full paper

April 4, 2026

AoE

Conference timeline

Submission and decisions

Full paperKey deadline

April 4, 2026 · AoE

Paper fit

Contribution paths

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

Full Papers

Original, mature research contributions (6 pages; up to 2 additional pages with extra charges). Submitted papers undergo single-blind peer review, are published in IEEE Xplore, and may be presented as oral or poster presentations. Authors may optionally enter the BabyBot Challenge or BabyObserve Challenge.

Late-Breaking Results

Early-stage or preliminary research (1–2 pages). Submissions are reviewed by Program Chairs, accepted for poster presentation only, and are not included in IEEE Xplore proceedings.

Journal Presentation

Submissions of journal articles published between April 2025 and March 2026 on ICDL-relevant topics. Authors provide title, abstract, reference, publication URL, and relevance statement. Accepted presentations are poster-only and not included in IEEE Xplore proceedings.

Research areas in scope

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Topics of Interest

General principles and theories of development and learningEmbodied learning in biological systems and robotsDevelopment of motor, perceptual, and cognitive skillsDevelopmental stages and sensitive periodsArchitectures for cognitive development and lifelong learningEmergence of body knowledge and affordance perceptionMotor learning and control of body movementsCuriosity, intrinsic motivation, exploration, play, and active learningPrediction, planning, and problem solvingDevelopmentally inspired machine learningApplications of machine learning to human and animal developmentAI and machine learning methods for developmental and behavioral sciencesEmotional development and the role of emotion in learningEmergence of verbal and nonverbal communicationMetacognitive skills and explicit communicationHuman–human and human–system interaction modelsEpistemological and philosophical foundationsRelationships between evolution and developmentEthics in modeling learning and development

Policies worth checking twice

  • Each individual may appear as the first author on no more than two full paper submissions.
  • Full paper submissions must present original work not previously published and not under review elsewhere; dual submission is strictly prohibited.
  • All listed authors must be real individuals who have legitimately contributed to the work; fictitious or fraudulent authors are prohibited.
  • Use of AI tools must be responsible and clearly disclosed; malicious, deceptive, or undisclosed use of AI-generated content is prohibited.
  • All authors submitting full papers must have their own OpenReview account.
  • By submitting a full paper, authors with PhD-level expertise are expected to serve as reviewers, typically reviewing approximately two submissions.
  • At least one author per accepted full paper must register for the conference and pay the registration fee by the camera-ready deadline.
  • Accepted full papers must be submitted in IEEE RAS double-column format as a PDF, with optional supplementary video (MP4, ≤100 MB).

Official sources

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

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Last verified September 9, 2026