Dataset Papers
Submissions that introduce a new dataset with detailed documentation, usage guidelines, and evaluation protocols.
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KDD D&B Track 2026
KDD 2026 Datasets and Benchmarks Track (Cycle 2)
The KDD 2026 Datasets and Benchmarks Track invites submissions of high-quality datasets and benchmarks to advance research in data mining and knowledge discovery. It emphasizes reproducibility, usability, and impact, encouraging contributions that enable rigorous evaluation and innovation across machine learning and AI domains.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
February 2, 2026
AoE
Full paper
February 9, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
February 2, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
February 9, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Benchmark Papers
Submissions that propose a standardized benchmark for evaluating models or algorithms, including baselines and performance metrics.
Research areas in scope
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Datasets and Benchmarks
Novel datasets for machine learning and AIBenchmark suites for evaluating algorithmsData curation and preprocessing methodologiesEthical and fair data practicesDomain-specific datasets (e.g., healthcare, finance, climate)Open data initiatives and data sharing frameworksDataset provenance, versioning, and metadata standardsBenchmarking methodologies and evaluation protocolsReal-world data challenges and deployment scenariosSynthetic and simulated data generation
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Dual submission to other KDD tracks or conferences is not permitted.
- All submissions must include a reproducibility package (data, code, documentation).
- Anonymization is required for blind review: remove author names and affiliations from the paper.
- Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in dataset creation or benchmark design.
- Maximum paper length is 12 pages (excluding references).
- Author lists cannot be changed after the submission deadline.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
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Last verified September 9, 2026