ALIFE Conference 2026

The Official X Account of ALIFE Conferences.
The 2026 Conference on Artificial Life - Waterloo (Canada), 17-21 August #ALIFE2026

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🎤 #ALIFE2026 Keynote Speaker: @trevorcharles (@UWaterloo)

"Redesigning Bacterial Genomes for Fun and Profit: Streamlining Evolved Complexity"

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Join us in shaping the best conference on Artificial Life yet, @ALifeConf! 🎬✨

Support student awards, networking dinners, or keynote tracks at #ALIFE2026 while elevating your brand. 📈

Let's collaborate! Reach out to [email protected] 📩 🌐 https://t.co/GFbDoiMZRc

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Meet another #ALIFE2026 keynote speaker!
@leecronin from the @UofGlasgow
"Assembly Theory, Evolution and Artificial Life"
Lee will explore how selection engines could drive the emergence of evolution, with the goal of creating bottom-up artificial life from inorganic chemicals.

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Another #ALIFE2026 keynote speaker announcement!

We're delighted to welcome @anita_layton (@UWaterloo), who will present:

"Math: A New Microscope"

📍 Waterloo, Canada
📅 August 17–21, 2026

#ALIFE2026 #ArtificialLife

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We're excited to start unveiling the keynote speakers for #ALIFE2026!

First up: @jeffclune (@UBC), presenting:

"Open-Ended, Quality Diversity, and AI-Generating Algorithms in the Era of Foundation Models"

Join us in Waterloo, Canada, 17–21 Aug, 2026.

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Become an official sponsor for #ALIFE2026 in Waterloo, Canada 🇨🇦

Connect with 200-500 leading international researchers & emerging talent.

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#ArtificialLife @ALifeConf

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The #ALIFE2026 Call for Art Submissions has been extended!

New deadline: June 27, 2026

We welcome proposals exploring Artificial Life, bioart, generative systems, robotics, emergence, ecology, and more.

Conference: August 17–21, 2026, Waterloo, Canada
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⏰ Last chance for discounted registration!

Early-Bird registration for #ALIFE2026 closes on June 15, 2026, at 23:59 EDT (Waterloo time).

Register now and join us in Waterloo, Canada this August!

#ArtificialLife
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📢 The #ALIFE2026 review process is complete!
Authors of Full Papers and Summaries will soon receive decision emails. Congratulations to all accepted authors—we look forward to seeing you in Waterloo! 🎉
Registration is now open.
https://t.co/1tGM17DQXk
#ArtificialLife

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Are you passionate about #ALife, eager to gain hands-on experience in event management, and interested in networking with leading researchers in the field?

Join us to volunteer the upcoming @ALifeConf, taking place from August 17th to 21st! #ALIFE2026

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While waiting for #ALIFE2026, dive into talks, workshops & side events from previous years on our YouTube channel 📺
https://t.co/nZ2c1zqFMS
Meanwhile, the organizing committee is busy behind the scenes — meta-reviews are underway and keynote announcements are coming soon.

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Due to a higher-than-expected number of submissions, we’re seeking additional reviewers for #ALIFE2026.
If you can help, please sign up:
https://t.co/xjXuQApiWf

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Thanks to all authors for the strong interest and many submissions to #ALIFE2026!
Reviews in progress — notifications by 7 June 2026.

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⏳ Deadline is approaching!
2 days left to submit to ALIFE 2026.

⚠️ Final extended deadline — no more extensions.
📅 April 12 (AoE)
👉 https://t.co/VWvI3BQNae

#ALIFE2026 #ArtificialLife #CallForPapers

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📢 Deadline extended!

#ALIFE2026 submissions are now open until April 12 (AoE).
⚠️ Final extension
📌 Submissions are not anonymized this year
👉 https://t.co/MNn4BAYk4z

#ALIFE2026 #ArtificialLife #CallForPapers #Conference

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Good news if you’re still finishing your #ALIFE2026 submission!

⏳ Deadline extended to April 12, 2026 (AoE) — final extension.
📌 Submissions are not anonymized this year.

👉 Details & templates on our website. https://t.co/VWvI3BQNae

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Submissions for #ALife2026 workshop, tutorial, and spec.session proposals are now closed. Thanks for the great response! Decision letters will be sent soon.
Reminder: the deadline for full papers and extended summaries is March 30.
👉 https://t.co/MNn4BAYk4z

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Do you know a student who has published an amazing paper? A veteran professor you admire? Nominate them to win an #ISAL 2026 Award! 🏆
Winners will be announced at @ALifeConf! Want to know more? Check out the form and submit it by March 8 AoE!

#ALIFE2026

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📣 Extended Deadline: #ALIFE2026 – Call for Workshops, Tutorials & Special Sessions
We are pleased to announce an extended submission deadline: 28 February 2026.
🗓 Aug 17–21, 2026, Waterloo, Canada
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📢 Submit your paper to #ALIFE2026 (Waterloo 🇨🇦 & online, 17–21 Aug 2026)!
📝 Full Papers & Summaries deadline: 30 March 2026
📌 Special Sessions, Workshops & Tutorials proposals: 20 Feb 2026
Theme: Living and Lifelike Complex Adaptive Systems
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