
IJCAI-ECAI 2026 represents the 35th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, widely recognized as the premier international gathering for researchers in the AI field. This major academic conference brings together leading scientists, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to share groundbreaking research and innovations.
The conference takes place in Bremen, Germany, a historic Hanseatic city known for its rich maritime heritage and vibrant academic community. Bremen provides an ideal backdrop for this international gathering, offering participants access to cutting-edge research facilities and a welcoming European atmosphere.
This year’s event includes several specialized tracks that address critical areas in AI research and application. The conference has organized special tracks covering Human-Centered AI, AI for Social Good, AI4Tech focusing on enabling critical technologies, AI and Health applications, and AI and Robotics integration.
The conference runs alongside several co-located events that expand the scope of learning and networking opportunities. These include the ACM Conversational User Interfaces conference, the German Conference on Artificial Intelligence, the International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning, and specialized networking events like the AI Emmy Networking Day.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive program that includes paper presentations, workshops, tutorials, and demonstrations across all major areas of artificial intelligence research. The event provides multiple opportunities for both established researchers and emerging scholars to present their work, participate in peer review processes, and engage with the global AI research community.