Call for Papers

The 34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN 2025) invites prospective authors to submit original and innovative papers covering a wide range of topics in artificial intelligence, neural networks, neuroscience, and brain-inspired computing.

Conference Details

• Conference Dates: September 9 - September 12, 2025
• Venue: Kaunas, Lithuania (Campus of Vytautas Magnus University and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences)
• Organized in collaboration with: European Neural Network Society (ENNS)
• Proceedings: Published by Springer in Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series.
• General Chairs: Yoshua Bengio (Université de Montréal, Canada), Viktor Jirsa (Aix-Marseille Université, France; EBRAINS)

Topics of Interest

AI and Machine Learning

• Theory and Foundations of Neural Networks
• Novel Neural Network Architectures
• Topics in Neural Networks
• Large Language Models
• Explainable AI (XAI)
• Machine Learning for Graphs, Graph Neural Networks
• Clustering
• Reinforcement Learning
• New Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Neurorobotics

Neuroscience

• Cognitive and Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience
• Brain-Inspired Computing
• Neuromorphic Systems
• Digital Twins and Virtual Brain Models

Applications

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Biosignal Processing
• Medicine and Physiology
• Speech and Language Processing
• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Climate and Environment
• General Applications of Machine Learning

Submission Types

Authors are invited to submit contributions for presentation in either oral or poster sessions.

1. Full Paper:

   • Length: 6-12 pages (including references).
   • Publication: To be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series with individual DOI.
   • Content: Original and innovative research.

2. Extended Abstract:

   • Length: Maximum 2 pages.
   • Publication: To be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series, without individual indexing.

Submission Guidelines

• Language: Papers must be written in English.
• Format: Conformance to the format defined in the Author’s Kit is required. The kit is available on the conference webpage: https://e-nns.org/icann2025/submission
• Review Process: Papers will undergo rigorous peer review. The Program Committee will make the final decision on inclusion in the conference program. Assignment to oral or poster sessions does not reflect paper quality.
• Attendance: ICANN 2025 is an in-person conference. At least one co-author of each accepted paper must physically attend the conference in Kaunas to present the work.

Call for Special Sessions, Workshops and Tutorials

Prospective organizers are invited to submit proposals for Special Sessions, Workshops, and Tutorials.

• Deadline for Proposals: March 15, 2025
• Details: https://e-nns.org/icann2025/call-for-papers-2/call-for-workshops-and-special-sessions/

Important Dates (All times Anywhere on Earth - AoE)

• Opening of submission portal: February 15, 2025
• Deadline for paper submission: March 29, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance or Rejection: May 29, 2025
• Camera-ready paper upload: June 15, 2025
• Deadline for author registration and early registration: June 29, 2025

Contact Information

For all questions regarding ICANN 2025, please send an email to: icann-2025-organizers@googlegroups.com