Description
The COLM 2026 Conference, officially known as the Third Annual Conference on Language Modeling, will take place from October 6 to 9, 2026, at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, USA. This academic venue is dedicated to the study of language modeling, which has become increasingly significant due to advancements in general-purpose capabilities of language models. The conference aims to create a community of researchers from various disciplines who are focused on understanding, improving, and critiquing the development of language model technology.
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The conference will feature a three-day single-track event that includes a mix of invited talks, oral paper presentations, and poster sessions. The fourth day is reserved for workshops, providing attendees with opportunities to engage in deeper discussions and hands-on activities. Notable keynote speakers include Chelsea Finn, Jennifer Pan, John Langford, and others, who will share their insights on the latest developments in language modeling.
COLM 2026 also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and support from the community. The conference acknowledges the contributions of exhibitors and sponsors, such as Pangram and GPTZero, which help ensure the integrity of research presented at the event. Additionally, childcare services will be provided by KiddieCorp, making it easier for parents to attend the conference.
For those interested in participating, registration for the general public is currently sold out, but individuals can join a waitlist via the registration page. To stay updated on announcements and developments related to the conference, interested parties are encouraged to sign up for the mailing list or follow COLM on social media platforms like Bluesky and X. The COLM conference series has a history of successful events, with previous editions held in Montreal, Canada, and Philadelphia, PA, showcasing the growing interest and importance of language modeling in the field of artificial intelligence.
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Highlights
Single-track format
Three-day event
Workshops on the fourth day
Keynote speakers
Childcare services available
Registration waitlist
Community-focused
Academic venue
Who Should Attend
- Research Collaboration
- Knowledge Sharing
- Networking Opportunities
- Workshops and Training
- Childcare Services
