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We invite submissions of high-quality papers addressing novel research in generative AI for rich media under Regular Paper Submissions, including but not limited to:
We also welcome challenge-related papers that focus on innovative solutions, methodologies, and findings from the workshop's challenges. These submissions should highlight technical contributions, benchmark results, and insights gained from participation.
In addition to the general submission guidelines, high-quality rejected submissions at ACM MM 26 may be submitted together with a supplementary package including the original reviews as well as a statement on changes made to the paper. These materials will be checked by the TPC chairs, and may be eligible for a fast-track review process.
Accepted papers will be published in proceedings by Sheridan Publishing on behalf of ACM.
Papers must follow the official ACM Multimedia 2026 format. For details, please refer to the ACM Multimedia 2026 Call for Technical Papers. Submissions should be anonymous for peer review and should not exceed 8 pages (excluding references).
Important update on ACM's new Open Access publishing model for 2026 ACM Conferences!
Starting January 1, 2026, ACM will fully transition to Open Access. All ACM publications, including those from ACM-sponsored conferences, will be 100% Open Access. Authors will have two primary options for publishing Open Access articles with ACM: the ACM Open institutional model or by paying Article Processing Charges (APCs). With over 1,800 institutions already part of ACM Open, the majority of ACM-sponsored conference papers will not require APCs from authors or conferences (currently, around 70-75%).
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Understanding that this change could present financial challenges, ACM has approved a temporary subsidy for 2026 to ease the transition and allow more time for institutions to join ACM Open. The subsidy will offer:
This represents a 65% discount , funded directly by ACM. Authors are encouraged to help advocate for their institutions to join ACM Open during this transition period.