Papers
Research papers (2-6 pages without references) proposing original ideas or novel uses of AI/ML for creativity, connected to creative practice. Non-archival; presented as posters at the conference but not included in main proceedings.
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NeurIPS Creative AI Track 2026
The Fortieth Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems Creative AI Track: Agency
The NeurIPS Creative AI Track 2026 is a non-archival track that invites research papers and creative artworks exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative practice, with a focus on the theme of Agency. It provides a platform for artists, designers, and researchers to present innovative, interdisciplinary work that examines how agency is distributed, negotiated, or contested in AI-driven creative systems.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
August 11, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
August 11, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Artworks
Creative works (e.g., visual art, music, performance, film, design, installations) submitted as a 3-minute video preview, a maximum 3-page PDF description (using the paper template), and a short author biography. Works must address the theme of Agency and will be displayed on large screens at the conference.
Research areas in scope
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Creative AI
Agency in AI-driven creative practiceAI and artistic intentionDistributed agency across artists, models, datasets, and institutionsHuman accountability in automated creative systemsAI in live, embodied, or performative contextsFriction, slowness, refusal, and failure in creative systemsAesthetic judgment and taste in AI-optimized environmentsSocial assumptions embedded in creative AI systemsCreative AI in visual art, music, performance, film, design, and architecture
Policies worth checking twice
- Single-blind review policy: author names must be included in submissions.
- At least one author must register and attend the conference in person in Sydney, Australia, to present accepted work.
- Papers and artworks cannot be submitted to multiple NeurIPS tracks simultaneously.
- Papers must be 2-6 pages long without references; artworks require a 3-page description, a 3-minute video, and a short bio.
- Submissions must use the official NeurIPS paper template for formatting.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteCall for PapersCall for TutorialsCall for WorkshopsNeurIPS 2026 Guidance for Workshop Proposalslast year's online schedule (San Diego)
Last verified September 9, 2026