Main Conference Papers
Original, unpublished research papers submitted via OpenReview, limited to 12 pages excluding references, to be presented as oral or poster presentations and published in PMLR proceedings.
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PGM2026 2026
The 13th International Conference on Probabilistic Graphical Models
PGM2026 is the 13th International Conference on Probabilistic Graphical Models, a biennial event bringing together researchers in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistics to advance probabilistic reasoning, decision making, and learning using graphical models. The conference features a single-track format to foster broad interaction and welcomes both theoretical and applied contributions, with a pre-conference workshop focused on applications in Earth System Science.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
May 23, 2026
AoE
Full paper
June 2, 2026
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Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
May 23, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
June 2, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Workshop Abstracts
Non-archival abstracts (up to 500 words or 1 page) submitted via email for oral or poster presentation at the pre-conference PGM-ESS 2026 workshop, with no formal proceedings.
Research areas in scope
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Main Conference Topics
Probabilistic graphical models (Bayesian networks, chain graphs, influence diagrams, sum–product networks, probabilistic relational models)Exact and approximate inference, Monte Carlo methods, variational approachesStructure learning, parameter learning, causal discoveryCausal modeling and causal inferenceInterpretable, explainable, and trustworthy AI based on graphical modelsDecision theory, reasoning under uncertainty, sequential decision processesConnections between graphical models and deep learning, optimization, statistical learningScalable algorithms, software systems, and implementations for graphical modelsApplications in science, engineering, healthcare, economics, climate and environmental sciences
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Workshop Topics (PGM-ESS 2026)
Efficient exact and approximate inference algorithms for environmental modelsLearning graphical representations under data sparsity and missing data in spatiotemporal datasetsCausal discovery from high-dimensional, spatiotemporal, or non-stationary climate dataCausal inference and attribution of extreme events (heatwaves, droughts, floods)Incorporating physical laws and conservation principles into graphical modelsDynamic Bayesian networks and state-space models for atmospheric/oceanic transportInterpretable AI for climate phenomenaBayesian networks for ecological management and risk assessmentAsymmetric graphical models (staged trees, context-specific independence)Quantifying epistemic and aleatoric uncertainty in climate projections
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must report original, unpublished research not under review elsewhere.
- All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process.
- Papers must be submitted in LaTeX using the official PGM 2026 Author Kit template.
- Main conference papers are limited to 12 pages excluding references.
- Accepted papers will be published in the Proceedings of Machine Learning Research (PMLR).
- At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference.
- Generative AI tools (e.g., LLMs) may be used to assist in writing or research, but authors bear full responsibility for content and must disclose notable AI usage.
- LLMs are not eligible for authorship.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026