SIC26 2026

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SIC26 2026

Superintelligence Conference

1788948000000Exeter, UKOfficial conference site Site reachable

The Superintelligence Conference (SIC26 2026) is a premier academic gathering focused on the scientific, ethical, and technical challenges of superintelligence. It brings together researchers from AI, philosophy, cognitive science, and policy to present and discuss cutting-edge work on the alignment, safety, and societal impact of advanced AI systems.

Official CFP Back to deadlines Verified September 9, 2026

Paper fit

Contribution paths

A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.

Full Papers

Original, peer-reviewed research contributions with substantial technical depth and empirical or theoretical analysis.

Short Papers

Concise presentations of novel ideas, preliminary results, or position statements, typically limited to 6 pages.

Workshop Proposals

Proposals for standalone workshops or tutorials to be held in conjunction with the main conference.

Poster Presentations

Visual summaries of ongoing or completed research, suitable for interactive discussion during poster sessions.

Research areas in scope

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Technical Research

AI alignment and value learningScalable oversight and interpretabilityAI safety and robustnessAutonomous agents and goal-directed systemsAI governance and policyLong-term AI risks and mitigationAI and existential riskFormal methods for AI safetyMachine learning theory and generalizationAI capabilities and scaling laws
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Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Philosophy of mind and consciousness in AIEthics of superintelligenceSocietal impacts and economic disruptionLegal and regulatory frameworksHuman-AI collaboration and augmentationCognitive science and AI modelingHistory and forecasting of AI development
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Emerging Frontiers

AI and biosecurityAI in scientific discoveryAI and climate changeMulti-agent systems and coordinationAI and international securityAI and the future of workAI and education

Policies worth checking twice

  • All submissions must be anonymized for double-blind review.
  • Full papers are limited to 12 pages, short papers to 6 pages, excluding references.
  • Dual submission to other conferences or journals is prohibited during the review period.
  • Author lists and affiliations cannot be changed after the submission deadline.
  • Authors must include a statement on the use of AI tools in research and writing.

Official sources

Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.

Last verified September 9, 2026