About the Show
NeurIPS 2026 is the 40th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems and one of the world’s major interdisciplinary gatherings for artificial intelligence and machine learning research.
Hosted at ICC Sydney, the seven-day event brings together academic research, commercial technology and practical AI implementation through conference presentations, tutorials, demonstrations, poster sessions, workshops, competitions and a professional industry exposition.
Founded in 1987, NeurIPS has developed into a multi-track annual meeting covering advances across machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, statistics, optimisation, computer vision, natural language processing, neuroscience and related scientific fields.
The NeurIPS Expo provides a dedicated platform for organisations to present AI and machine learning ideas developed in an industrial context. It is designed to encourage meaningful exchange between academia, commercial organisations, non-profits, open-source communities and other institutions working across the global AI ecosystem.
Key Features of the Show
NeurIPS Expo
A full day of industry-focused talks, panel discussions, workshops, demonstrations and technical training sessions examining how AI and machine learning are being developed and deployed in real-world environments.
Research Presentations
Oral sessions and large-scale poster presentations provide access to new, peer-reviewed research from across the international machine learning community.
Invited Talks and Panels
Leading researchers and industry experts explore major technical developments, scientific challenges and emerging issues affecting artificial intelligence.
Workshops and Competitions
Topical workshops provide a more informal environment for discussing work in progress, future research directions and emerging scientific paradigms. Competitions allow participants to test methods against practical datasets and technical challenges.
Demonstrations
Live demonstrations allow participating organisations and research teams to present working technologies, experimental systems, models and practical applications.
Multi-Track Research Program
NeurIPS 2026 covers areas including:
- Generative AI and foundation models
- Deep learning
- Computer vision
- Language and multimodal models
- Robotics and embodied systems
- Reinforcement learning and control
- Optimisation and probabilistic methods
- Data-centric AI
- Machine learning infrastructure
- AI for healthcare and biotechnology
- AI for sustainability
- Neuroscience and cognitive science
- Human interaction with AI systems
- Societal and socio-technical aspects of AI
International Reach
The main Sydney conference will be complemented by satellite events in Atlanta and Paris, expanding the event’s accessibility and international participation.
Who Should Exhibit?
NeurIPS 2026 is particularly relevant for organisations working in:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Generative AI and foundation models
- Cloud computing and AI infrastructure
- Semiconductors, GPUs and accelerated computing
- Data engineering and analytics
- Machine learning operations and model deployment
- Computer vision and imaging
- Natural language processing
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Cybersecurity and responsible AI
- Scientific computing and simulation
- Healthcare, biotechnology and life sciences
- Research software and developer tools
- Open-source AI platforms
- Universities and research institutions
- Technical publishing and academic resources
- Recruitment and specialist AI talent services
- Government-supported research and innovation
- AI-focused start-ups and venture-backed technology companies
Who Attends?
NeurIPS attracts a highly specialised international audience that includes:
- Artificial intelligence researchers
- Machine learning scientists
- Data scientists
- Research engineers
- Software and systems engineers
- Academics and university faculty
- PhD candidates and postgraduate students
- Computer vision specialists
- Natural language processing specialists
- Robotics researchers
- Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists
- Statistics and optimisation researchers
- AI product and technology leaders
- Founders and technology executives
- Open-source contributors
- Government and policy representatives
- Research funding organisations
- Technical recruiters and talent leaders
- Investors focused on AI and deep technology
Why Should You Exhibit?
Reach a Highly Technical Audience
Present your organisation directly to researchers, engineers and decision-makers with an advanced understanding of AI, machine learning and computational technology.
Demonstrate Real-World Applications
Use live demonstrations and technical presentations to show how your products, platforms or research capabilities solve practical challenges.
Build Research Partnerships
Connect with universities, research laboratories, commercial AI teams and open-source communities to explore future collaborations.
Discover Emerging Research
Gain early exposure to research directions and methodologies that may influence future products, services and technology strategies.
