Papers
Research papers (2-6 pages without references) proposing original ideas or novel uses of AI/ML for creativity, connected to creative practice. Papers are non-archival and presented as posters onsite.
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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 work that questions how agency is distributed, negotiated, or contested in AI-driven creative systems, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue at the NeurIPS conference.
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 in visual art, music, film, design, architecture, installations, etc., submitted as a 3-minute video preview, a maximum 3-page PDF description, and a short biography. Works must address the theme of Agency and are displayed on large screens at the conference.
Research areas in scope
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Creative AI
Agency in AI-driven creative systemsAI and artistic intentionDistributed accountability in creative systemsHuman vs. machine judgment in creativityAI in live, embodied, or performative artFriction, slowness, and failure in creative processesAesthetic prediction and simulationHidden agencies within technical systemsSocial assumptions embedded in AI systemsCreative practice as a means to invent new forms of agency
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, for accepted submissions.
- Papers and artworks cannot be submitted to multiple tracks simultaneously.
- Papers are non-archival and will not be included in the main conference proceedings but will remain accessible on OpenReview.
- Artwork submissions require a 3-minute video preview, a 3-page description (using the paper template), and author biographies.
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