Association for Computational Linguistics — 2026
July 2-7, 2026
Grand Hyatt Manchester San DiegoSan Diego, California, United States
NLP Computational Linguistics Machine Learning AI
Important Dates
| Submission deadline | January 6, 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | April 4, 2026 |
ACL - Association for Computational Linguistics Conference
Who Should Submit
- Researchers advancing natural language processing and computational linguistics across theory, models and applications
- Developers presenting new algorithms, datasets, benchmarks or interpretability methods for large language models
- Scholars exploring areas such as multilingual processing, discourse analysis, text generation, speech, or human-centered NLP
- Teams combining linguistics, AI, and cognitive science to improve understanding of human and machine language
Who Should Attend
- Academics, students and industry researchers interested in the latest NLP breakthroughs and language technologies
- Practitioners applying NLP to translation, information retrieval, conversational systems and language understanding
- Educators, policy experts and innovators exploring the societal and ethical dimensions of language technology
Why It Matters
ACL is a flagship global venue that connects research and real-world application, fostering collaboration among computer scientists, linguists and AI practitioners working toward the next generation of intelligent language systems.
Venue
Grand Hyatt Manchester San Diego
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
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A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Chic hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter with a rooftop pool, sun terrace and an on-site nightclub, plus contemporary rooms and on-site dining....
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1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Modern waterfront hotel adjacent to the convention centre featuring saltwater pools, a spa with sauna and steam room, and a variety of...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
High-rise waterfront resort with two rooftop pools, hot tubs and a full-service spa plus 316,000 sq ft of event space and several...
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333 West Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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