Full Papers
Original research contributions with substantial technical depth and evaluation.
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NLP4PI 2026
5th Workshop on NLP for Positive Impact
NLP4PI 2026 is a workshop affiliated with EMNLP 2026 that focuses on the application of natural language processing to create positive societal impact. It brings together researchers to present and discuss NLP systems and methods that address challenges in areas such as health, education, sustainability, and social equity.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
August 2, 2026
AoE
Workshop timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
August 2, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short Papers
Concise presentations of novel ideas, preliminary results, or work in progress.
Demo Papers
Descriptions of working NLP systems with a focus on usability and societal impact.
Position Papers
Thought-provoking perspectives on challenges, opportunities, or ethical considerations in NLP for positive impact.
Research areas in scope
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Research Areas
NLP for health and well-beingNLP for education and accessibilityNLP for environmental sustainabilityNLP for social justice and equityNLP for civic engagement and democracyNLP for disaster response and humanitarian aidNLP for low-resource languages and communitiesEthical and responsible NLPEvaluating societal impact of NLP systemsHuman-centered NLP design
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be anonymized for double-blind review.
- Full papers are limited to 8 pages, short papers to 4 pages, and demo and position papers to 3 pages, not including references.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not allowed during the review period.
- Author lists and affiliations cannot be changed after the submission deadline.
- All submissions must include a statement on the use of AI tools in the writing process.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official workshop siteNLP for Positive ImpactCall for Papers 2026Previous WorkshopsACL 2025 WorkshopCall for Papers 2025
Last verified September 9, 2026