IJCAI-ECAI 2026: Decision Notification and ChairingTool Status Thread [D]
Final decisions due April 29, 2026 AoE, with Phase 2 odds at 22-28%...
The IJCAI-ECAI 2026 conference is now issuing final decision notifications for submitted papers, with the official notification date set for April 29, 2026 AoE (Anywhere on Earth). Researchers are actively monitoring ChairingTool for status changes, as decisions may appear at different local times depending on the rollout. While official 2026 statistics on desk rejects, Phase 1 summary rejects, and papers moved to Phase 2 have not been released, the community is relying on recent trends to estimate outcomes.
Historical data shows that IJCAI main-track acceptance rates were around 14% in both 2023 and 2024, and roughly 17-19% in 2025. Based on this trajectory, the estimated final acceptance rate for IJCAI-ECAI 2026 is 15-18%. For papers that advanced to Phase 2, the acceptance probability is higher, likely in the 22-28% range, though this remains speculative without official Phase 2 paper counts. The discussion thread on Reddit serves as a hub for sharing ChairingTool status updates, decision timing, and review changes, with strict guidelines to keep information non-confidential.
- Final paper notification date is April 29, 2026 AoE via ChairingTool
- Estimated acceptance rate of 15-18% based on 2023-2025 trends
- Phase 2 papers have higher odds at 22-28% acceptance probability
Why It Matters
These estimates help researchers gauge their chances and plan for alternative venues in a competitive AI conference cycle.