Paper
Original research or previously published work accepted in a single non-archival track; 4–8 pages (excluding references) in CVPR format, with author names and affiliations included.
Computer Vision/CORE Unranked
SAD 2026
Workshop on Simulation for Autonomous Driving
The Third Workshop on Simulation for Autonomous Driving (SAD) at CVPR 2026 brings together researchers to advance simulation technologies for autonomous vehicles, focusing on improving simulation fidelity and leveraging simulation for training and evaluation. The workshop emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including generative models, reinforcement learning, sensor simulation, and safety assessment in closed-loop environments.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
March 19, 2026
AoE
Workshop timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
March 19, 2026 · AoE
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Contribution paths
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Research areas in scope
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Workshop Topics
Improve fidelity and diversity of reconstruction and generative models for behavior and sensor simulationLeverage simulation for validation and training, developing effective metrics for quality and safety measurementsBuild connection to recent advances from other fields (e.g., RL, foundation models) for more scalable and accessible simulation
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must not be anonymized
- Review process is single-blind
- Accepts original work or papers previously submitted/published elsewhere
- Previously published work may retain the original format
- Manuscripts must be 4–8 pages (excluding references) in CVPR format
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026