Call for Papers
We invite contributions on theory and methods as well as applications spanning biology, chemistry, physics, materials science, climate science, and related fields.
Submission Tracks
1. Workshop Papers (5 pages)
We invite 5-page workshop papers on methodological advances and domain-specific applications that bridge simulators or emulators with real-world data using machine learning. Original contributions and early research works are encouraged. Contributions presenting recently published or currently under review results are also welcome.
2. Tiny Papers (2 pages)
We especially encourage 2-page extended abstracts (Tiny Papers) from under-represented, under-resourced, and budding researchers. These short contributions should address the same topics as workshop papers but in a more concise format, making research accessible to a broader community of participants.
Topics of Interest
- Simulation-based inference and related parameter inference methods
- Understanding and mitigating model misspecification, including simulator diagnostics and discrepancy modeling
- Emulator and surrogate modeling, as well as hybrid and physics-informed approaches
- Analysis of simulator structure, degeneracy, simplifications, and identifiability
- Simulator pipelines, including data handling, preprocessing, and integration with downstream ML models
- Active learning and Bayesian optimization for fitting parameters or model components
- Closed-loop and experiment-in-the-loop scientific workflows
- Multi-fidelity and multi-resolution modeling
- Model and equation discovery
- Differentiable frameworks and LLM-assisted scientific reasoning
Submission Instructions
- Format: ICML 2026 LaTeX style (template will be provided)
- Length: 5 pages (excluding references) for workshop papers, or 2 pages (excluding references) for Tiny Papers
- Anonymization: Double-blind review required. Please anonymize your submission.
- Submission Portal: OpenReview (link will be posted when the workshop is accepted)
Review Process
We will use reciprocal reviewing, where one author of each submitted paper is asked to review 2 other submissions. This approach helps build community engagement and ensures timely reviews. Papers will be reviewed double-blind by program committee members, reciprocal reviewers, and organizers.
Non-archival: The workshop will not have formal proceedings, but accepted submissions will be linked on the workshop webpage.
Important Dates
Important Dates
| Submission Deadline: | April 24, 2026 |
| Author Notification: | May 15, 2026 |
| Camera-Ready Deadline: | TBD |
| Workshop Date: | July 2026, Seoul, South Korea |
All deadlines are 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AOE)
Questions?
For questions about paper submissions, please contact us at sim2science@gmail.com