Are There Official ICML 2026 Satellite Meetings or Affiliated Events?
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No. ICML 2026 states that it has no official satellite meetings, satellite conferences, or affiliated satellite events. Any event describing itself as an "ICML satellite," "ICML satellite meeting," or using similar language is not organized, endorsed, sponsored, or officially affiliated with ICML 2026 unless it is explicitly listed on the ICML 2026 website. This applies to anyone planning travel, submitting to, or registering for an event that claims a connection to ICML 2026.
What the official notice says
The ICML 2026 site carries a notice titled "Notice Regarding Satellite Meetings" with these points:
- ICML 2026 does not have any official satellite meetings, satellite conferences, or affiliated satellite events.
- Any event that describes itself as an "ICML satellite," "ICML satellite meeting," or uses similar language is not organized, endorsed, sponsored, or officially affiliated with ICML 2026 unless it is explicitly listed on the ICML 2026 website.
- For information about official ICML 2026 programming and events, refer only to content published on the ICML 2026 website.
The practical reading: the absence of a listing is the signal. If an event is not on icml.cc, it is not an official ICML 2026 event, regardless of how it markets itself.
How to check whether an event is official
- Go to the ICML 2026 website (icml.cc, 2026 conference pages).
- Look for the event in the site's own listings — announcements, schedule, or program pages.
- If it is not there, treat it as independent of ICML 2026.
- For questions about official programming, use the site's published content rather than third-party descriptions.
Expected result: you can classify an event as official only when the ICML 2026 website itself lists it. Anything else falls outside the conference's organization, endorsement, and sponsorship.
Why this matters for attendees and authors
- Travel and budget: An event labeled "ICML satellite" may sit near the conference in time or place, but that does not make it part of ICML 2026. Plan and pay accordingly.
- Endorsement: Participation in a non-listed event does not carry ICML 2026's backing, and the conference has explicitly disclaimed such events.
- Information source: Details about official ICML 2026 programming should come from the ICML 2026 website, not from an event's own claims.
Official ICML 2026 structure, for reference
The conference's own dates and structure are confirmed as:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 6–11, 2026 |
| Location | COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul, South Korea |
| July 6 | Expo/Tutorial Day |
| July 7–9 | Main Conference |
| July 10–11 | Workshops |
These are the official components published by ICML 2026. If you encounter an event outside this structure that presents itself as affiliated, the notice above is the reference point.
Where to go for official information
- ICML 2026 website (icml.cc) — announcements, schedule, and program listings
- Peer Review FAQ — questions about paper submission, review process, or policies
- ICML Conference FAQ — logistics such as registration and visa invitation letters
If an event's status is unclear, check whether the ICML 2026 website lists it. If it does not, it is not an official ICML 2026 satellite or affiliated event.