ALIFE Conference 2026@ALifeConf

The Official X Account of ALIFE Conferences. The 2026 Conference on Artificial Life - Waterloo (Canada), 17-21 August #ALIFE2026

 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2026.alife.org
Joined August 2014
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Wondering how to build a coherent research agenda early in your career and stay relevant as the field shifts around you? 🧭 Get a long-haul perspective on navigating your scientific journey and adapting to change! Got questions for the Q&A? Drop them below! πŸ•°οΈβœ¨
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Research careers rarely follow a straight line! πŸ“ˆ Discover how a background in cognitive science & tech industry led to turning a passion-project cellular automaton into an award-winning model. Proof there's more than one way into research! Ask your Q&A questions below! πŸ›€οΈβœ¨
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Curious how lifelike behavior and regeneration emerge from simple rules? πŸ‘Ύ Discover the story behind "Growing Neural Cellular Automata", how the Computational Life area was built in industry, and where it's heading next! Got questions for the Q&A? Drop them below! 🦠✨
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Grinding away at a problem out of sunk cost rather than interest? πŸ›‘ Learn how to keep your scientific curiosity productive and tell the difference between a hard problem worth solving and a research trap. Got questions for the Q&A? Drop them below! 🧠✨
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What does the job landscape look like for early-career researchers today? 🌌 Explore opportunities across academia, industry, & the interdisciplinary spaces in between, plus practical advice on finding which path fits your goals best! Got career questions? Drop them below! πŸ’ΌπŸŒ±
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Ever wondered what happens after you hit "submit"? πŸ–±οΈ Learn what makes a manuscript shine, and what triggers a desk reject after half a page! Dive into paper structure, surviving peer review, & sharpening your writing craft. πŸ“œ Got questions for the Q&A? Drop them below! πŸ“βœ¨
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🍁 Kicking off right before #ALIFE2026! Join us for the ERA MiniCon, a full day built by & for early-career researchers in artificial life. πŸ“ In-person in Waterloo OR live on Discord πŸ“… Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 🎟️ 100% Free, no registration needed! Meet our speaker lineup πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡
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🎀 Meet our #ALIFE2026 keynote speaker: Luis M. Rocha (@BinghamtonU)! "Canalizing Dynamics as a Network Mechanism for Collective Decision, Control, Modularity, and Abstraction in Living Systems." πŸ“… Regular registration: July 15. Register now and save a few Canadian dollars!
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🌍 Meet another #ALIFE2026 keynote speaker: @courtghoward "The North Star Imperative: Aligning Artificial Intelligence, Planetary Health and Human Flourishing." #ArtificialLife #AI #PlanetaryHealth
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🎀 #ALIFE2026 Keynote Speaker: @trevorcharles (@UWaterloo) "Redesigning Bacterial Genomes for Fun and Profit: Streamlining Evolved Complexity"
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Join us in shaping the best conference on Artificial Life yet, @ALifeConf! 🎬✨ Support student awards, networking dinners, or keynote tracks at #ALIFE2026 while elevating your brand. πŸ“ˆ Let's collaborate! Reach out to Brandon.DeHart@uwaterloo.ca πŸ“© 🌐 2026.alife.org/sponsorship/
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Meet another #ALIFE2026 keynote speaker! @leecronin from the @UofGlasgow "Assembly Theory, Evolution and Artificial Life" Lee will explore how selection engines could drive the emergence of evolution, with the goal of creating bottom-up artificial life from inorganic chemicals.
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Another #ALIFE2026 keynote speaker announcement! We're delighted to welcome @anita_layton (@UWaterloo), who will present: "Math: A New Microscope" πŸ“ Waterloo, Canada πŸ“… August 17–21, 2026 #ALIFE2026 #ArtificialLife
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We're excited to start unveiling the keynote speakers for #ALIFE2026! First up: @jeffclune (@UBC), presenting: "Open-Ended, Quality Diversity, and AI-Generating Algorithms in the Era of Foundation Models" Join us in Waterloo, Canada, 17–21 Aug, 2026. 2026.alife.org/
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πŸš€ Partner with the future of #AI & #robotics! Become an official sponsor for #ALIFE2026 in Waterloo, Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Connect with 200-500 leading international researchers & emerging talent. Check our package tiersπŸ‘‡ 🌐 2026.alife.org/sponsorship/ #ArtificialLife @ALifeConf
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The #ALIFE2026 Call for Art Submissions has been extended! New deadline: June 27, 2026 We welcome proposals exploring Artificial Life, bioart, generative systems, robotics, emergence, ecology, and more. Conference: August 17–21, 2026, Waterloo, Canada 2026.alife.org/call-for-art-…
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⏰ Last chance for discounted registration! Early-Bird registration for #ALIFE2026 closes on June 15, 2026, at 23:59 EDT (Waterloo time). Register now and join us in Waterloo, Canada this August! #ArtificialLife 2026.alife.org/registration
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πŸ“’ The #ALIFE2026 review process is complete! Authors of Full Papers and Summaries will soon receive decision emails. Congratulations to all accepted authorsβ€”we look forward to seeing you in Waterloo! πŸŽ‰ Registration is now open. 2026.alife.org/ #ArtificialLife
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Are you passionate about #ALife, eager to gain hands-on experience in event management, and interested in networking with leading researchers in the field? Join us to volunteer the upcoming @ALifeConf, taking place from August 17th to 21st! #ALIFE2026 πŸ”— forms.gle/5ew4E3cRoyMoK85U7
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While waiting for #ALIFE2026, dive into talks, workshops & side events from previous years on our YouTube channel πŸ“Ί piped.video/@ALIFECONF Meanwhile, the organizing committee is busy behind the scenes β€” meta-reviews are underway and keynote announcements are coming soon.
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