We invite submissions for presentations at our workshop under two tracks:

  • Tiny papers track: presenting novel work or work in progress relevant to the topics of interest listed below. This track welcomes concise contributions that may not fit the scope of full conference papers but still offer valuable insights to the community. Submissions may be up to 2 pages (excluding references and supplementary material). All accepted tiny papers will be shared via OpenReview and presented as posters during the workshop, with a select few invited for short oral presentations.
  • Previously published work: related to the workshop topics of interest listed below. These submissions will be evaluated solely for eligibility and relevance. Accepted works will be presented as posters, with exceptional submissions considered for spotlight presentations.

While AI assistance is permitted, AI-generated papers are not allowed. Papers should follow the Policies on Large Language Model Usage at ICLR 2026, including the disclosure of LLM usage.

The reviewing process will be single-blind and managed through OpenReview. During submission, authors will be required to disclose all sources of funding related to the research. We welcome submissions that fall under one of the following topics:

  • Empirical and historical studies tracing how foundational AI research is translated into military, security, or surveillance applications
  • Impacts of AI militarization on marginalized communities and global inequalities.
  • Research efforts that contribute directly to peace-building and non-violent applications.
  • Strategies to address the militarization of AI within the research community.
  • Historical or comparative analyses of governance frameworks for dual-use technology.
  • Sociotechnical audits and critical evaluations of existing military AI systems.
  • Whistleblowing mechanisms and academic responsibility in high-risk AI research.
  • AI disarmament.

The following topics are excluded from the scope of the workshop:

  • Promotion, optimization, or deployment of military or weapons-related AI systems.
  • Defense-oriented AI research lacking critical, ethical, or governance perspectives.
  • Research on AI safety or alignment without connection to militarization, conflict, or peace.

Submission site: https://openreview.net/group?id=ICLR.cc/2026/Workshop/AI4Peace

Timeline

Date Event
Dec. 15, 2025 Submission site opens on OpenReview
Jan. 30, 2026 Workshop contributions submission deadline
Mar. 1, 2026 Decision notification and OpenReview publication
Apr. 26 or 27, 2026 Workshop date

All dates are 11.59pm AOE.