2026 Fall Symposium Series

Sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence 

Symposia generally range from 40–75 participants each. Participation was open to active participants as well as other interested individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. Each participant is expected to attend a single symposium. 

AAAI Code of Conduct for Events and Conferences 

All persons, organizations and entities that attend AAAI conferences and events are subject to the standards of conduct set forth on the AAAI Code of Conduct for Events and Conferences. 

Registration and General Information 

Registration Fees

The conference registration fee includes admission to one symposium, access to the electronic proceedings, coffee breaks, and the opening reception.

Refund Requests

The deadline for refund requests is October 2, 2026. All refund requests must be made in writing to fssreg@aaai.org. A $50.00 processing fee will be assessed for all refunds.

Registration Fee Schedule

AAAI Silver Registration

(Includes AAAI membership, plus the conference)

Visa Information 

Letters of invitation can be requested by accepted FSS-26 authors or registrants with a completed registration with payment. You can access the visa letter form via the link in your registration confirmation email.

Hotel Information 

For your convenience, AAAI has reserved a block of rooms at the Westin Arlington Gateway. The Westin Arlington Gateway is located in the Ballston area of Arlington. It is a short walk from the Ballston Metro Station, which allows guests to easily explore Arlington, downtown Washington, DC, Alexandria, or Georgetown. Reagan National Airport is easily accessible via the Washington Metro rapid transit.

The conference room rate per night is $249.00 (King/Double).  

Rates do not include applicable state and local taxes (approximately 13.25%), or hotel fees in effect at the time of the meeting. Symposium attendees must contact the Westin Arlington Gateway directly. Please request the group rate for the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) when reserving your room. The cutoff date to reserve your room at this discounted rate is October 9, 2026. Reservations after this date will be accepted based on availability at the hotel’s prevailing rate. All reservations must be secured by one night’s deposit per room, via credit card. Reservations may be cancelled with no penalty up to 5:00 pm, 72 hours prior to the date of arrival. After that time, a penalty of one night’s room and tax will be incurred. Upon check-in, date of departure must be confirmed. Early departure will result in a fee equal to one night’s guest room rate.  

Westin Arlington Gateway 
801 North Glebe Road,
Arlington, Virginia 22203 USA 

Transportation to the Hotel 

For complete transportation information and directions, please see 
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/wasag-the-westin-arlington-gateway/ and scroll down to “Getting Here.” 
Hotel Parking: On-site parking fee is 40 USD daily 

Disclaimer 
In offering the Westin Arlington Gateway (hereinafter referred to as “Supplier”), and all other service providers for the AAAI Fall Symposium Series, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence acts only in the capacity of agent for the Supplier, which is the provider of hotel rooms and transportation. Because the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence has no control over the personnel, equipment or operations of providers of accommodations or other services included as part of the Symposium program, AAAI assumes no responsibility for and will not be liable for any personal delay, inconveniences or other damage suffered by symposium participants which may arise by reason of (1) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any Supplier or its employees, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment or instrumentality owned, operated or otherwise used by any Supplier, or (3) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under the control, direct or otherwise, of AAAI. 

Submission Requirements 

Interested individuals should submit a paper or abstract by the deadline listed below, unless otherwise indicated by the symposium organizers on their supplemental website. Please submit your submissions directly to the individual symposium according to their directions. Do not mail submissions to AAAI. See the appropriate section in each symposium description for specific submission requirements. 

In line with AAAI’s policy, the symposia will have a ‘no virtual presentations’ policy. All presenters, keynotes, and/or panelists will need to give their talks in person. A livestream for remote attendees can be arranged upon request. Additionally, all participants: presenters, organizers, and attendees are REQUIRED to register for the event.

Submission Site 

Please be sure to select the appropriate symposium when submitting your work. Please see the individual symposia for any additional submission site details. 

Important Dates 

• By July 11:  AAAI opens registration for Fall Symposium Series 
• August 1: (unless otherwise noted): Papers due to organizers 
• August 15: (unless otherwise noted): Organizers send notifications to authors 
• August 29: (recommended): Spring Symposium Series final papers due to organizers 
• October 2: Deadline for Registration Refund Requests – Late Registration Rate Begins

Onsite Registration Schedule 

Upon arrival please check in at the registration area for your badge. AAAI will release the exact location of registration closer to the event.

Registration hours will be: 

General Event Schedule 
Each Symposium schedule may vary slightly

Additional Information: 

General inquiries regarding the symposium series should be directed to AAAI at fssreg@aaai.org. 

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