[CFP] MLHC '26: Machine Learning for Healthcare conference

[Mike Hughes]

Call for Papers:
Machine Learning for Healthcare (MLHC) 2026
https://www.mlforhc.org/
Paper submission: Apr. 17, 2026
Conference dates: Aug. 12-14, 2026
Location: Baltimore, MD
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The Machine Learning for Healthcare Conference (MLHC) seeks research on generalizable insights about machine learning in the context of healthcare. This annual event brings together ML researchers, clinical researchers, implementation scientists, ethicists, and policy experts.

MLHC invites submissions to two tracks:
* a full, archival Research Track of 10-15 page papers, published via Proceedings of Machine Learning Research
* a non-archival Clinical Abstracts Track of ~2 page papers

Reviewing for both tracks is double blind. Accepted submissions from both tracks will be presented at the event.

For more details on paper suitability, submission instructions, reviewing and attendance requirements, and other policies, see our official CFP website: https://www.mlforhc.org/paper-submission

Timeline:

* OpenReview account creation deadline: April 3rd, 2026 (all authors must have an OpenReview account by this date, otherwise it cannot be guaranteed new accounts will be activated in time.)
* Full submission deadline (Research and Clinical Abstracts Tracks): April 17th, 2026
* Review period: April 17th – May 15th, 2026
* Author Rebuttal period: June 1st – June 15th, 2026
* Reviewer - AC discussion: June 15th – June 26th, 2026
* Paper decision notifications: July 3rd, 2026
* Conference dates: August 12-14th, 2026

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Sincerely,
Mike Hughes, Tufts University

on behalf of the MLHC 2026 organizers
Questions? Email: organizers(AT)mlforhc.org