Symposium on Values & Preferences in Reasoning

VPR 2026

Date 1-2 July 2026
Location Sussex, United Kingdom
Venue University of Sussex
Format In Person

About this Conference

A symposium exploring how AI agents can incorporate values, preferences, and goals into their reasoning processes. The conference focuses on how ethical, moral, and deontological values can inform and guide artificial intelligence decision-making and behavior.

Call for Papers

Submissions must be extended abstracts (1500-2000 words) sent via symposium website. Templates available online. Each abstract will receive at least two reviews. Accepted authors must submit a camera-ready paper limited to 10 pages including references. At least one author must attend in person to present the paper.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission February 17, 2026
  • Notification March 17, 2026
  • Camera Ready April 28, 2026
  • Submission November 3, 2025
  • Review January 22, 2026
  • Decision February 20, 2026
  • Conference dates 1-2 July 2026

Registration Fees

Type Amount Deadline
Early Member $750 Apr 23, 2026
Standard Non Member $1200 Apr 24, 2026
Early Student Member $525 Apr 23, 2026