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Australasian AI Research Gatherings: Connecting NeurIPS 2026 with the AJCAI 2026 and ACML 2026

As we prepare to welcome the global AI and machine learning community to NeurIPS 2026 in Sydney, Australia (December 6–12), we are excited about the opportunity to strengthen connections with researchers across Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Research communities thrive through collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and opportunities to connect across institutions and disciplines. With NeurIPS coming to Australia this year, we would like to highlight two exciting conferences taking place nearby in the weeks leading up to NeurIPS: the Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AJCAI 2026) in Auckland, New Zealand, and the Asian Conference on Machine Learning (ACML 2026) in Melbourne, Australia.

Both conferences provide valuable opportunities to engage with the vibrant regional research community, discover new research, and build connections that can continue at NeurIPS and beyond.

AJCAI 2026: November 27–30, Auckland, New Zealand

The 39th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AJCAI 2026) will take place from November 27 to 30, 2026, at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

AJCAI brings together researchers, practitioners, and students working across artificial intelligence and its applications. The conference provides a forum for sharing research advances, discussing emerging challenges, and fostering collaboration within the Australasian AI community and beyond.

For researchers traveling to Sydney for NeurIPS 2026, AJCAI offers an opportunity to connect with the AI research community in New Zealand and engage in discussions across a broad range of AI topics.

We encourage members of the NeurIPS community, particularly those visiting the region, to explore AJCAI 2026 and consider participating.

Conference website: https://ajcai26.org/

ACML 2026: December 1–4, Melbourne, Australia

The 18th Asian Conference on Machine Learning (ACML 2026) will take place from December 1 to 4, 2026, at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

ACML is an international conference dedicated to advancing machine learning research, bringing together researchers from the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. The conference covers a broad range of topics in the theory and practice of machine learning, providing opportunities to exchange ideas, present new results, and establish collaborations.

Taking place just days before NeurIPS 2026 in Sydney, ACML offers a particularly convenient opportunity for researchers traveling to Australia to engage with the regional machine learning community before continuing to NeurIPS.

We warmly encourage interested researchers to explore the ACML 2026 program and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with colleagues across the region.

Conference website: https://www.acml-conf.org/2026/

Building Connections Beyond NeurIPS

NeurIPS brings together a global research community, but meaningful scientific exchange extends well beyond any single conference.

With AJCAI in Auckland, ACML in Melbourne, and NeurIPS in Sydney taking place in close succession, late November and early December 2026 offer a unique opportunity for researchers to connect across three major AI and machine learning gatherings in Australasia.

We hope that this convergence will encourage new conversations, strengthen existing collaborations, and create opportunities for researchers from different communities to learn from one another.

Whether you are based in the region or traveling from overseas, we encourage you to explore these events and make the most of your time in Australia and New Zealand.

We look forward to welcoming you to NeurIPS 2026 in Sydney and to celebrating the vibrant AI and machine learning research community across the region!

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