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IJCAI 2026

The 5th International Workshop on Human Brain and Artificial Intelligence (HBAI 2026)

1786948200000Bremen, GermanyOfficial workshop site Site reachable

HBAI 2026 is the fifth International Workshop on Human Brain and Artificial Intelligence, held in conjunction with IJCAI 2026 in Bremen, Germany. It aims to bridge AI and neuroscience by fostering research at the intersection of brain-inspired computing and AI applications for brain science, with a focus on NeuroAI, neural mechanisms, brain-machine interfaces, and cognitive data science.

Official CFP Back to deadlines Verified September 9, 2026

Paper fit

Contribution paths

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

Full papers

Peer-reviewed papers submitted via OpenReview for inclusion in workshop proceedings; must be original and not under review elsewhere.

Poster presentations

Accepted papers may be presented as posters, with participants required to print and bring A0-sized (841 x 1189 mm) posters.

Oral presentations

Selected papers are presented orally in 15-minute slots during workshop sessions.

Research areas in scope

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NeuroAI & Biologically Plausible Intelligence

Neuromorphic computing and Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs)Learning and plasticity rulesNeural mechanism of behaviorGeneralizationDeep learning models of the brain
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AI for Brain Science & Decoding

Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMI) / Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)Neural decoding and encoding modelsGraph theory and knowledge graphs for brain connectivityMachine learning for neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG, MEG)Analysis of brain health, aging, and disorders

Policies worth checking twice

  • Papers must not be under review for, published in, or accepted by another venue with formally published proceedings at the time of submission.
  • At least one author of each accepted paper must attend and present in person at the workshop in Bremen.
  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
  • All papers must be submitted via OpenReview.
  • Camera-ready versions must follow provided templates and guidelines, and be submitted via OpenReview by the deadline.
  • Posters must be printed in A0 size (841 x 1189 mm) and brought by participants.

Official sources

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

Last verified September 9, 2026