Cambridge · Peterhouse College, Cambridge
Hosted by BCS Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence (SGAI)
AI-2026 marks the forty-sixth edition of Europe's longest-running AI conference series, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and students to Cambridge for three days of cutting-edge artificial intelligence discourse. Hosted by the British Computer Society's Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence (SGAI) at the historic Peterhouse College, this leading UK-based international conference has established itself as a cornerstone event in the global AI research community. What to Expect The conference features a comprehensive programme spanning 15-17 December 2026, offering multiple streams of engagement. Attendees can participate in technical and application streams, poster sessions showcasing emerging research, and four half-day workshops running in parallel streams on the opening day. The event is designed to accommodate various formats of knowledge sharing, from full 14-page papers to short 6-page poster papers, all peer-reviewed to rigorous professional standards and published in Springer's prestigious Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence series. Pre-Conference Research Forum The conference kicks off on 14 December with FAIRS'26 (Forum for AI Research Students), an inclusive session open to all research students for a modest fee covering lunch and refreshments. This provides PhD candidates and early-career researchers with a dedicated platform to present work-in-progress and connect with peers. Who Should Attend AI-2026 welcomes academics, industry practitioners, researchers, and students working across all areas of artificial intelligence. Whether you're presenting groundbreaking research, exploring practical applications, or seeking to expand your knowledge of current AI developments, this conference offers valuable opportunities for learning and networking. The inclusion of both technical and application streams ensures relevance for those focused on theoretical advances as well as real-world implementations. Submission and Publication Key dates include paper submission by 26 June 2026, notification of acceptance by 1 September 2026, and camera-ready papers due 14 September 2026. All accepted papers undergo full peer review and appear in the published proceedings, providing authors with recognition in a respected academic publication series. Set in the inspiring academic atmosphere of Cambridge, AI-2026 continu
