NeurIPS 2026 Public Call for Competition Track Proposals, Focusing on LLM Evaluation and Societal Impact

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ME News Update, April 18 (UTC+8), NeurIPS 2026 Conference has recently opened a call for competition track proposals. The organizers especially encourage proposals that address clear scientific questions, have a positive social impact (especially using AI to support vulnerable groups), and focus on the evaluation of large language models and agent systems. All proposals must comply with NeurIPS's Code of Conduct and Ethics Guidelines, be submitted through the OpenReview system, use the updated LaTeX template, and be no more than 8 pages of main content (including figures and tables). Reviews will be conducted in a single-blind manner based on scientific relevance (including ethical considerations), feasibility of the evaluation plan, quality and accessibility of data, and the organizers' execution plan and diversity. Accepted competitions will host an in-person workshop during NeurIPS 2026. After the competition, organizers may choose to submit analysis reports to the 2027 NeurIPS evaluation and dataset track (subject to review) or include them in a reputable PMLR journal. Important dates include: proposal submission deadline on May 15, 2026; acceptance notification by June 15; and the competition workshop scheduled for December 11-12. The official recommendation is to start the competition in June 2026 and conclude by the end of October at the latest. (Source: InFoQ)
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WhaleInAGlassBottle
· 20m ago
Starting in June and ending in October, the time window is quite tight; small teams need to quickly form their groups.
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CandlewickKid
· 4h ago
8-page limit + OpenReview, the review process is much more transparent than in previous years, and single-blind is considered a compromise solution.
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AirdropSidequest
· 4h ago
Focusing on helping vulnerable groups, the teams working on healthcare, education, and accessibility can prioritize investments.
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GateUser-2d7346e0
· 4h ago
Deadline is May 15. It's now mid-March, so the time left to write the proposal isn't really sufficient; it's recommended to start writing sooner.
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NonceNomad
· 5h ago
The LaTeX template has been updated. Remember to check if Overleaf has synchronized it; someone ran into formatting issues last year.
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Don'tMessWithSlippage.
· 5h ago
The offline seminar is in December, just after the main conference, so teams that are selected can participate in both.
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OrigamiMountainsAndRivers
· 5h ago
Including PMLR is a good option; competition reports can become formal publications, which is friendly for PhD students' resumes.
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TheMoonReflectsOnTheTranquil
· 5h ago
NeurIPS 2026 this competition track design is quite thoughtful, especially focusing on applications for vulnerable groups, which is a big plus. AI shouldn't be confined to the laboratory.
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