LatinX in AI

Research Workshop at

NeurIPS 2026

December, 2026 | Sidney, Australia & Atlanta, USA

This is an official workshop of the LatinX in AI (LXAI) organization at NeurIPS

The workshop is a one-day event with invited speakers, oral presentations, and posters. The event brings together faculty, graduate students, research scientists, and engineers for an opportunity to connect and exchange ideas. There will be a panel discussion and a mentoring session to discuss current research trends and career choices in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

While all presenters will identify primarily as LatinX, everyone is invited to attend.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the workshop chairs at: neurips-2026@latinxinai.org

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Submission Open : July 22nd, 2026
    Submission deadline: August 25th, 2026
    Notification of acceptance: September 11th, 2026

  • Application Open : July 22nd, 2026
    Application deadline: August 23rd, 2026
    Review Allocation: August 26th, 2026
    Review Deadline: September 11th, 2026

  • Early Price Registration : May 25st, 2026
    Financial Aid Application deadline: May 18th (Link)
    Volunteer Application deadline: May 18th (Link)

*All deadlines are 23:59:59 AoE (UTC-12)

Call For Papers

LXAI will receive papers in any subject accepted by NeurIPS. At least one of the authors must identify as LatinX. Submissions will be double-blind peer-reviewed (that is, make sure to not reveal your names, institutions, or country anywhere in the document) and should be submitted as a PDF file through OpenReview. All submissions must be in English and strictly follow the format provided by the NeurIPS 2026. Papers using any other format will be desk rejected without review. You can submit your paper to one of two categories:

  • Extended Abstract: Up to 4 pages, excluding references. 

  • Full Paper: Up to 8 pages long, excluding references. (papers with less than 6 pages might be rejected without review or automatically delegated to the extended abstract category).

The number of pages above includes space taken by figures, tables, and equations. At the authors' discretion.

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Specific NeurIPS topics include, but are not limited to:

  • General Machine Learning 
  • Deep Learning 
  • Evaluation (methodology, meta studies, replicability and validity, human-in-the-loop, etc.)
  • Theory of Machine Learning
  • Machine Learning Systems
  • Optimization
  • Probabilistic Methods
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Trustworthy Machine Learning
  • Application-Driven Machine Learning

Presentation Location

We are still coordinating with the main NeurIPS organization regarding the split of the conference between Sidney and Atlanta. In the submission form you have the opportunity to mark visa restrictions and location preferences, we will communicate upon acceptance if you will be required to present in Sidney or Atlanta. For the Paris co-location, authors can participate at the Affinity Groups Joint Poster session only

Publication Options

Accepted papers will be invited for inclusion in the Journal of LatinX in AI Research (JLXAIR). Authors may choose between :

Archival Publication

  • Paper permanently published in JLXAIR

  • Included in official journal records

  • Receives DOI and formal citation

  • Cannot be submitted elsewhere after acceptance

Non-Archival Publication

  • Presented at LXAI workshop

  • Not included in permanent journal archive

  • Authors retain right to submit to other venues

  • Ideal for work also submitted to main conference

Authors must indicate their publication preference upon paper acceptance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LXAI is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes researchers from all backgrounds. We encourage submissions from intersectional identities and value diverse perspectives in advancing AI research.

We look forward to your submissions and to celebrating the outstanding contributions of the LatinX AI community at NeurIPS 2026!

OpenReview Submission Site

Call For Reviewers

The Role of a Reviewer As a reviewer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and relevance of our submissions. By providing valuable, constructive feedback to authors, you directly help shape the content of our workshop and mentor emerging researchers. We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about fostering diversity in AI and committed to advancing the state of the art through rigorous scholarly communication.

Key Reviewing Timeline:

Review Allocation: August 26th, 2026

Review Deadline: September 11th, 2026

Thank you for your time and for supporting the LatinX in AI community!

Questions? If you have any questions, please reach out to the Program Chairs at neurips-2026@latinxinai.org

Apply to be a reviewer here

Organizers

  • Melissa Montes

    AI Technical Deployment Lead @ Google

  • Rafael Mateus

    MSDS @ NYU

  • Michell Payano

    Research Internship @ MILA

  • Paula Feldman

    Postdoctoral researcher @ Cornell Tech

  • Ana Maria Quintero Ossa

    MSc AI for Sustainable Development @ UCL

  • Abraham Ramos

    Sponsorship Liaison @ Accel AI

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