On behalf of the ICANN 2026 Organizing Committee, we announce the Call for Special Session and Workshop Proposals for the 35th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN 2026). We invite prospective organizers to submit proposals for Special Sessions and Workshops.
Special Session Guidelines
- Special Sessions focus on well-defined topics within the scope of the conference and aim to provide a forum for in-depth discussion on state-of-the-art research.
- Duration: Same as standard sessions (up to 2 hours).
- Timeline: Follows the same format and deadlines as regular conference papers.
- Paper Format: Up to 12 pages, adhering to ICANN 2026 regular paper rules.
- Review Process: Papers undergo the standard peer-review process. Accepted papers will be included in the ICANN 2026 proceedings.
- Session Chair: At least one of the organizers must attend ICANN 2026 and chair the session.
Special Session Proposal Submission Form
Workshop Guidelines
- Workshops offer a broader scope than Special Sessions, showcasing specific methods, applications, or emerging topics to the wider conference audience.
- Workshops may span up to half a conference day and can include a variety of formats, such as invited talks, panel discussions, interactive sessions, brainstorming activities, or poster presentations. The Program Chairs are available to discuss specific arrangements with prospective organizers.
- Peer-reviewed submissions are encouraged but not mandatory.
- Paper Length: If authors wish to have their contributions published, submissions must adhere to the ICANN 2026 regular paper format and rules. Workshops may also accept alternative submission types (e.g., extended abstracts); however, these will not be considered for publication in the workshop proceedings.
- The paper submission deadline will be June 29, 2026. Workshop authors will benefit from the early registration rate.
- Accepted papers that comply with the ICANN 2026 regular paper guidelines will be published in the ICANN 2026 Workshop Proceedings.
- At least one organizer must attend and chair the workshop
Workshop Proposal Submission Form.
Important Dates
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Special Session Proposal Submission | January 3, 2026 |
| Special Session Proposal Acceptance Notification | January 13, 2026 |
| Workshop Proposal Submission | February 2, 2026 |
| Workshop Proposal Acceptance Notification | February 12, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | September 14–17, 2026 |
Special Session and Workshop Chairs
- Luca Oneto
- Valerie Vaquet
For questions, please contact: icann2026@e-nns.org