Paper
Original research or previously published work, 4–8 pages (excluding references) in CVPR format, with author names and affiliations included; non-archival track.
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 reinforcement learning, generative models, and safety assessment, through contributed papers, keynotes, and a panel discussion.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
March 19, 2026
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Workshop timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
March 19, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
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 simulationGenerative models or policies for agent behavior in AV simulationSensor and perception simulationWorld modelsEvaluation metrics for model fidelity and coverageNovel training or evaluation frameworks using simulationHigh-fidelity tail-event simulation (e.g., collisions)Safety assessment in simulation-based training
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