Whether you’re a student with a poster idea or a faculty member with a new AI framework, AAAI‑26 has a dedicated submission track just for you. From the Main Technical Track to the Demo, Workshop, and Tutorial sessions, each track is built to spotlight your contributions.
AAAI‑26 Calls for Papers – Summary Table
| SL/No. | Track Name | Purpose | Pages | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Technical Track | Core AI research and novel technical contributions | 7 pages | July 25, 2025 |
| 2 | Special Track: AI Alignment | Aligning AI behavior with human/societal values | 7 pages | July 25, 2025 |
| 3 | Special Track: AI for Social Impact | Addressing social problems with AI | 7 pages | July 25, 2025 |
| 4 | Bridge Program | Build communities on new/emerging AI topics | Proposal | July 25, 2025 |
| 5 | Demonstration Program | Live demos of AI systems | 2 pages | September 15, 2025 |
| 6 | EAAI‑26 (AI in Education) | Teaching AI or using AI in education | 7 pages | August 11, 2025 |
| 7 | IAAI‑26 (Applied AI) | AI deployed in real-world environments | 6–8 pages | August 1, 2025 |
| 8 | Journal Track | Present published journal work at AAAI | Journal format | Rolling / by invitation |
| 9 | New Faculty Highlights | Highlight work by early-career faculty | Short talks | TBA |
| 10 | Senior Member Track | Presentations by established researchers | No paper | TBA / Invitation |
| 11 | Student Abstract & Poster | Early-stage student research showcase | 2 pages | September 15, 2025 |
| 12 | Tutorial & Lab Forum | Teach methods, tools, or hands-on AI skills | Proposal | August 8, 2025 |
| 13 | Undergraduate Consortium | Mentorship and early research for undergrads | 2 pages | September 15, 2025 |
| 14 | Workshops | Host interactive sessions on niche AI topics | Proposal | July 25, 2025 |
1. Main Technical Track
- Purpose: Top-tier AI research — core novel contributions.
- Approach & Evaluation: 7‑page structured papers; judged on originality, significance, clarity, technical soundness.
- Instructions: Register via AAAI-26 submission site; follow formatting guidelines.
- Criteria: Novel technical content, strong empirical/theoretical results, and clear presentation.
2. Special Track: AI Alignment
- Purpose: Focus on aligning AI behavior with human/societal values.
- Approach & Evaluation: Similar 7‑page papers; assessed based on relevance to alignment challenges.
- Instructions: Submit through track portal with alignment emphasis.
- Criteria: Strong connection to alignment problems, clarity, and technical depth.
3. Special Track: AI for Social Impact
- Purpose: AI that tackles real-world societal issues.
- Approach & Evaluation: 7‑page papers evaluated on social relevance and technical approach. Cyprus Conferences
- Instructions: Emphasize both technical rigor and societal benefits.
- Criteria: Evidence of impact, sound AI methods, community engagement.
4. Bridge Program
- Purpose: Cultivate a new community around emerging AI topics.
- Approach & Evaluation: Proposal submission for community-building sessions.
- Instructions: Describe theme, audience, format, expected outcomes.
- Criteria: Novel topic, community need, clear organization and engagement plan.
5. Demonstration Program
- Purpose: Showcase working AI systems to spark discussion.
- Approach & Evaluation: Submit demos plus a short paper/poster.
- Instructions: Demonstrate functionality; highlight innovation.
- Criteria: System’s novelty, usability, potential impact, clarity of demo.
6. EAAI‑26 (Education in AI)
- Purpose: AI education and pedagogical innovations.
- Approach & Evaluation: 7‑page format; includes tool design, curriculum studies.
- Instructions: Focus on teaching AI / tools for learning.
- Criteria: Educational impact, empirical evaluation, novelty.
7. IAAI‑26 (Applied AI)
- Purpose: AI in real-world settings and deployments.
- Approach & Evaluation: 6–8 pages; describe applications, evaluation, deployment challenges.
- Instructions: Emphasize operational value and lessons learned.
- Criteria: Novel application, real-world effectiveness, rigorous evaluation.
8. Journal Track
- Purpose: Forum for publishing extended journal work at AAAI.
- Approach & Evaluation: Extended results from journal papers.
- Instructions: Submit refined, polished findings originally published elsewhere.
- Criteria: Depth, clarity, broader impact beyond journal publication.
9. New Faculty Highlights
- Purpose: Spotlight for emerging faculty presenting innovative work.
- Approach & Evaluation: Short presentations highlighting research contributions.
- Instructions: Senior, novel faculty work is welcomed.
- Criteria: Originality, faculty career stage, impact potential.
10. Senior Member Presentation Track
- Purpose: Featured talks by senior AAAI members.
- Approach & Evaluation: Invited presentations focusing on experience and retrospection.
- Instructions: Invitation-based, limited call-in.
- Criteria: Distinguished career, broad insights, historical perspective.
11. Student Abstract & Poster Program
- Purpose: Showcase early-stage student research.
- Approach & Evaluation: 2‑page abstracts + posters.
- Instructions: Summarize student projects, preliminary results.
- Criteria: Novelty, clarity, potential for future development.
12. Tutorial & Lab Forum
- Purpose: Sessions teaching methods or tools to attendees.
- Approach & Evaluation: Proposals for educational workshops.
- Instructions: Submit teaching plans, target audience, materials.
- Criteria: Clarity, relevance, engagement strategy, pedagogical soundness.
13. Undergraduate Consortium
- Purpose: Support undergraduates exploring AI research.
- Approach & Evaluation: Short abstracts and mentoring sessions.
- Instructions: Describe research experiences and goals.
- Criteria: Motivation, early research contributions, plans to grow in AI.
14. Workshops
- Purpose: Community workshops on specialized AI topics.
- Approach & Evaluation: Proposals with theme, format, likely participants.
- Instructions: Describe scope, organizers, intended participants.
- Criteria: Topical relevance, community engagement, sound structure.
📅 General Submission Deadlines
- Main / Alignment / Social / Workshops: ~July 25
- IAAI: August 01
- Tutorials / Lab: August 08
- EAAI: August 11
- Demos: Sep 16 2025 11:59AM UTC-0
- Student Abstracts / Undergrad: ~September 15
(Dates approximate based on AAAI-26 calendar.)
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