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Camera-Ready Paper Instructions

Please take some time to read these instructions in full. For your camera-ready paper to be included in the proceedings, it is essential that you follow the instructions contained on this page.

TL;DR

  • The camera-ready deadline is Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AoE).
  • You must upload:
    • One PDF file with the de-anonymized paper (mandatory)
    • One PDF filled and signed copyright form (mandatory)
    • One URL link to a GitHub repository with code/datasets (optional)

Please read the complete details below.

Deadline

The deadline for the camera-ready submission is Tuesday, March 31th, 2026, AoE. This is a strict deadline; no extensions will be granted. If you miss it, your paper will not be included in the proceedings. We recommend submitting well in advance.

Submission Instructions

You must upload one manuscript PDF file (mandatory), one PDF copyright form (mandatory), and one URL link to a GitHub repository with code/datasets (optional).

A) PDF File (Mandatory)

The PDF file must contain the paper, including references and acknowledgments, and optionally the textual supplementary material. The appendix must follow the paper content (after Acknowledgments and References) in the same PDF file.

Formatting checklist:

  1. Maximum length is 9 pages (excluding acknowledgments, references, and optional appendix). Use the extra page to address reviewer feedback.
  2. Paper must be de-anonymized. Use \usepackage[accepted]{aistats2026}.
  3. Main paper & appendix must be in one PDF, not exceeding 10MB in size. 
  4. Do not change the style file or spacing. Contact the Publications Chair for questions.
  5. Paper size must be in US Letter only.
  6. Use the fonts from the style file. Avoid Type 3 fonts (info).
  7. ALL CAPS section headings as per LaTeX templates.
  8. Citations in (Author, Year) format, e.g., (Cheesman, 1985), using `natbib` or equivalent.
  9. Acknowledgments section (optional) must be before References.
  10. References section title: “References” – consistent style is required.
  11. Reproducibility checklist after References, titled “Checklist”.
  12. Use colorblind-friendly figure colors (guide).
  13. See AISTATS 2026 Paper Pack for examples.

B) Copyright Form (Mandatory)

Download the PMLR copyright form from here, fill it in, sign it, and submit it. One author can sign for all.

C) Code/Datasets (Optional)

You can provide a public URL for code/datasets in the submission form. If you promised to release them, they must be available by the deadline or your paper may be excluded.

If including videos (not the recorded presentation), provide the public URL in the OpenReview form.

How to Avoid Common Formatting Violations

  • Appendix must be in the same file as the paper.
  • Paper must not exceed 9 pages (excluding allowed extras).
  • Paper size must be US Letter.
  • Fonts must match the style file.
  • Include author names/affiliations in the PDF, matching OpenReview exactly.

Submission to OpenReview

(The submission form will become available soon. We will update all authors via email once this happens.)

On OpenReview, you will be able to upload your camera-ready version by clicking on the “Edit” button.

At this point, you can change author order, but you cannot add new authors. No exceptions.

Ensure title and abstract match the PDF and contain no LaTeX markup.

The final version will appear in the PMLR proceedings. You will need to agree to JMLR’s publishing terms (license agreement).

Camera-Ready Formatting Checker

(The style checker will become available soon. We will update all authors via email once this happens.)

You will also be asked to provide a submission code obtained by an automated style checker.

For this check to pass, you will need to make sure that you are abide by the rules above, including that the PDF is at most 10MB in size.  

Instructions for Poster Presentations

See poster instructions.