We invite submissions that explore how core advancements in artificial intelligence are accelerating progress in science. This call focuses on transformative AI innovations that enable new modes of inquiry, hypothesis generation, and experimentation across scientific disciplines. We especially welcome work in the following areas:
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Foundational Models: Research on large-scale, pre-trained models that serve as general-purpose engines for scientific reasoning, prediction, and simulation
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Long-Term Memory Mechanisms: Innovations in memory architectures that enable persistent knowledge representation, context retention, and lifelong learning in AI systems
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Synthetic Data Generation: Novel techniques for creating high-fidelity synthetic datasets that augment or replace empirical data in research pipelines
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Research Process Automation: AI tools and frameworks that automate experimental design, data analysis, literature synthesis, or other components of the scientific workflow
We encourage submissions from researchers working at the intersection of AI and the physical or life sciences, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, and engineering. Selected papers will be presented at the conference, where authors will join a dynamic community shaping the future of AI-accelerated science.
AIAS Best Paper Awards
As our conference is focused on emerging areas of excellence in AI, we are excited to recognize outstanding submissions. A panel of judges will select the top three papers to receive the “Best Paper” award. Each award will also include an honorarium.
Important Dates
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Symposium Dates: October 27–28, 2025
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Paper Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026 (deadline is extended to August 15, 2026)
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Notification of Acceptance: September 1, 2025
Paper Submissions
Authors are invited to submit original papers that have not been previously published or accepted. Dual submissions are permitted under the following conditions and must be clearly indicated at the time of submission:
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Reviews are not guaranteed for dual submissions but will be provided only if the paper is accepted.
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The same paper cannot be published in multiple venues; authors must choose one if accepted by more than one.
We also accept extended abstracts (up to 2 pages) summarizing work that has already been published in reputable venues. Please note that unpublished work cannot be submitted as an extended abstract; such work must go through the full review process.
At least one author of each accepted paper is required to register and present in person at the conference in San Francisco, California, USA, according to the official schedule.
Submission Details
We welcome:
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Full research papers (6–8 pages)
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Short papers (2–4 pages)
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Extended abstracts (up to 2 pages)
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Vision or position papers (up to 4 pages)
Submissions must follow the AIAS formatting guidelines and be submitted via EasyChair. If you are using MS Word, please use the provided Word template. For LaTeX users, follow the COLM 2025 template, available here: https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/colm-2025-template/cxjxqpcxnvzh.
Authorship Policy
Please ensure that all authors are identified before the submission deadline. To help reviewers identify potential conflicts of interest, the full author list must be specified by the abstract submission deadline. Consequently, no changes to authorship will be allowed under any circumstance after the abstract submission deadline; neither update will be permitted for camera-ready versions.
AIAS Conflict of Interest Policy
All authors must adhere to the AIAS Conflict of Interest policy.
Desk Rejection Policy
Submissions that fail to adhere to the anonymity, length, or formatting requirements, or violate AIAS’s policies on academic dishonesty—such as plagiarism, author misrepresentation, or falsification—may be subject to desk rejection by the chairs.
AIAS Policy Against Harassment
All authors and participants must adhere to the AIAS Policy Against Harassment.
Contact
For questions, partnerships, or to join the program committee, contact us at: info@aias2025.org