NeurIPS 2026 Expo Call
NeurIPS 2026 Sydney is soliciting applications for the Expo (Talks/panels, demonstrations, workshops) from Diamond & Platinum exhibitors.The NeurIPS Expo is one day (December 6th) multitrack, interdisciplinary section of the conference focused on ideas being developed in an industrial context. There are no expo talks/demos/workshops in Atlanta or Paris.
The Expo creates an opportunity for the international exchange of best practices, concerns, and opportunities in the development and use of machine learning and AI between the academic community, industry, non-profits, open source communities, and other institutions.
The Expo is focused on placing the foundational ideas that are being developed in the industrial sections of the fields represented at NeurIPS in a real-world context. The following are the tenets of the Expo:
- Represent what is taking place in the field of AI/ML/foundation models research, open source, and applications globally.
- Reflect and explore the practical challenges of implementing and deploying AI at scale in the real world.
- Help practitioners gain a wider perspective on the context in which algorithms are being applied for industry use.
- Present attendees technically useful ideas and actionable thought leadership from an industrial perspective.
Applications will open on: Aug. 10, 2026
Applications will close on: Oct. 8, 2026
Expo Acceptance Notifications: Oct. 15, 2026
Every exhibitor can submit only one application per Expo type (e.g., one application for a talk/panel, one application for demos, and one application for workshops) for a total of three applications. Submission of an application does not assure acceptance. Applications will be reviewed by the Expo team with an eye forward creating an Expo experience for attendees that represents a diversity of thought and organizations. The Expo is not an appropriate place for purely sales or marketing content and purposes.
If desired, organizations whose applications are successful may contact exhibitors@neurips.cc for additional content or design support. All Expo Talks, Demos, and Workshops are in person only, no virtual presentations will be permitted. Talks/panels will be 1 hour, demos will be 2 hours, and workshops are 3 hours in length.
Please review this FAQ for additional information.