{"id":1161350,"date":"2026-02-18T05:43:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/?post_type=msr-event&#038;p=1161350"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:16:05","slug":"iclr-2026","status":"publish","type":"msr-event","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/event\/iclr-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ICLR 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft is proud to have over 150 accepted papers and be a sponsor of the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/iclr.cc\/Conferences\/2026\/Dates\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/iclr.cc\/Conferences\/2026\/Dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14th International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> occurring April 23 &#8211; 27, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICLR is the premier gathering of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the branch of artificial intelligence called representation learning, but generally referred to as deep learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-vertical-margin-small  has-vertical-padding-none  is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-border\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Research Forum | abstract background with colorful hexagons\" class=\"wp-image-1140357 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Research-Forum-hero_1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h4\" id=\"microsoft-research-forum\">Microsoft Research Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Research Forum is a virtual series highlighting purposeful research and its real-world impact, from fundamental exploration to advancing AI responsibly, scaling innovation through products and open source, and driving positive change for society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-bi-type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/event\/microsoft-research-forum\/?OCID=MSR_researchforum_S2E3_ICLR\">Register to watch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.careers.microsoft.com\/careers\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join the Talent Network at Microsoft Corporation<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recruiting-faq\">Recruiting FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research internship opportunities are posted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with many regions supporting an increased number of summer internships. 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