[Call for Workshops] Canadian Conference on AI and Conference on Robots and Vision (CRV), Vancouver, 25–29 May 2026

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Canadian AI and CRV, Vancouver, BC, 25-29 May 2026

Call for Workshop Proposals

• TL;DR: submission deadline Dec 28, 2025; flexible formats!

Dear Colleagues:

The 39th Canadian Conference on Artificial Intelligence (Canadian AI 2026) and 23rd Conference on Robots and Vision (CRV 2026) are pleased to invite proposals for workshops to be held alongside the main conference, which will be held in Vancouver, BC, from May 25–29, 2026.

In addition to the topics of interest for Canadian AI and CRV conferences, we also encourage proposals that foster interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research on applications of AI/Robotics/Vision and strongly support workshops that are co-chaired by researchers from different institutions to encourage cross-institutional collaboration and diversity in perspectives. This year we welcome events that don’t follow traditional workshop formats (which we call “special topic forums”), in order to facilitate small-group discussions of preliminary ideas or results and to provide a venue for gathering feedback and meeting potential collaborators. Please find more information below.

Workshop Themes:

We invite proposals on a broad range of AI/Robotics/Vision-related topics, as well as those focusing on novel application areas where AI/Robotics/Vision can have a transformative impact. Workshops that bring together researchers from different disciplines and institutions are highly encouraged, and Proposals with co-organizers from multiple institutions are particularly welcomed

Workshop Format:

Workshops can be structured as full-day, half-day or quarter-day events. Suggested formats include a combination of invited talks, panel discussions, paper presentations, and breakout sessions.

Proposal Submission Guidelines:

Workshop proposals should include the following information: ​

1. Title of the workshop.
2. Organizers: Names, affiliations, and contact information of each organizer. Proposals with organizers from multiple institutions are highly encouraged.
3. Topics: A list of topics to be covered, if not immediately clear from the title.
4. Format: A proposed format (workshop, symposium, breakout session, working paper session, roundtable, etc.) and schedule outlining the structure of the event (keynotes, discussions, paper presentations, etc.).
5. Length: full, half or quarter day
6. Expected Number of Attendees: Provide a rough estimate for space reservation.
7. Timeline for Inviting and Reviewing Contributions: The workshop paper decisions should be made before April 3, 2026, to enable contributors to register by the early registration deadline. We suggest setting aside at least two weeks for reviewing workshop contributions.
8. Potential Invitees: Names of potential or confirmed invitees, if applicable.
9. Special Requirements: Any specific logistical or technical requirements.

Submission Procedure:

Please submit your workshop proposal using this link: https://forms.gle/hVN2M2xqMtnA7ZZx5

Important Dates:

Proposal Submission Deadline: Dec 28, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: Jan 16, 2026 ​

Workshop Paper Submission Deadline (suggested, can be earlier): Mar 20, 2026

Workshop Paper Decision Deadline: Apr 3, 2026

Workshop Date: May 25, 2026

Contact Information:

For any questions regarding workshop proposals, please contact us at aicrv2026...@googlegroups.com.

We look forward to receiving your innovative workshop proposals and to welcoming you to AI/CRV 2026 for an enriching intellectual exchange!

Thanks,

The AI/CRV 2026 organizing committee