The Israel Seminar on Computational Linguistics
Registration opens soon
Location: The Mexico Hall, Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem 
Date: 23.12.2026
Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computational Linguistics are active research and development fields in Israel today, both in academia and industry. ISCOL is a venue that was established in 1995 and has been held continuously every year (almost). It serves as a venue for exchanging ideas, reporting on work in progress and established results, forming collaborations, and advancing connections between academia and industry. ISCOL is also a friendly stage for students making their first appearance in this community.
Registration: Registration details coming soon.
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Call for Papers
- Submission deadline: November 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Israel time
- Notification: November 29, 2026
- Submission site: OpenReview
The 2026 Israeli Seminar on Computational Linguistics (ISCOL 2026) invites presentations of recent work in all areas of natural language processing, computational linguistics and closely related fields. We accept work underway, provided that it represents recent and original work of interest to our audience, as well as work that has been submitted or published at other venues. Submitted papers do not need to be anonymous.
Submission format: Please submit your work as a PDF file. Use the *ACL format for extended abstracts, or the format required by the conference/journal for full papers.
We accept two types of submissions:
- Extended abstracts (up to 2 pages, not including references).
- Full papers that were submitted to other related venues. Please indicate at the end of the abstract field in the submission form whether the paper was accepted (and in this case, to which venue), or is currently under review.
Call for Collaborations New this year!
Have an idea that needs more than your own lab? Looking for data, domain experts, annotators, compute, or a team with the specific skills you lack? The Call for Collaborations track is exactly for that.
Submit a one-page pitch that covers your idea, a rough plan, and the partners you are looking for. Any stage is fine, from an early idea to a running project. Accepted pitches will have a dedicated space in one of the poster sessions, so that people with matching interests can find each other. Depending on response, we may also give selected pitches a short oral slot on stage.
- Format: 1 page, A4, PDF, using the template (Overleaf or Google Docs).
- Deadline: November 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Israel time
- Notification: November 29, 2026
- Submit via: same as the main track (submission type “Collaboration pitch”)
Program
As usual, ISCOL 2026 will feature poster sessions and oral presentations showcasing research from across the Israeli NLP community. We are also excited to host a keynote by Prof. Noah A. Smith, and to introduce a new Call for Collaborations track.
The full program will be announced closer to the event. Check back for updates.
Organizing Committee
Contact us at: iscol.pc@gmail.com
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What is ISCOL?
ISCOL is the Israel Seminar on Computational Linguistics, a community venue for NLP and CL research.
Where is ISCOL 2026 taking place?
ISCOL 2026 will be held at The Mexico Hall, Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Do I need to register to attend ISCOL?
Yes, registration is mandatory. Registration will open closer to the event. Details coming soon.
Is ISCOL archival?
No. Works presented at ISCOL will not be considered as archived.
How does the review process work?
Submissions are lightly reviewed by the organizing committee to ensure relevance and quality. The process is not anonymous. The goal is to maintain a friendly and inclusive environment for sharing research.
Can I submit a paper that was published or accepted to be published in another venue?
Yes. Preferably if it was accepted (to be) published during 2026 and was not presented in previous ISCOL events.
Can I submit a full paper instead of an extended abstract?
Yes. Please indicate whether the paper was accepted (and venue), or is currently under review. A mature work (in progress) that has not yet been submitted to any venue is also fine.
What are the submission file format and style?
You should submit a PDF file, using the *ACL format if it's an extended abstract, or the format of the conference/journal for full papers.
How long are the oral presentations?
12 minutes presentation + 3 minutes Q&A for each oral presentation.
Will I need to print my poster?
Yes. You will have to print your own posters, hang it in the break before your poster session and take it down during the break following your poster session.
What are the dimensions for the posters?
The poster stands are vertical, and their dimensions are 100 cm * 200 cm, so A0 (84.1 cm x 118.9 cm) is recommended.
What is the event language?
English. All presentations will be in English.
Will food be provided?
Yes, you won't starve (hopefully!). There will be a light breakfast and coffee breaks throughout the event, as well as lunch.
Where can I find information about previous ISCOL events?
ISCOL has been running since 1995. You can find information about previous iterations:
- ISCOL 2025: Bar-Ilan University
- ISCOL 2024: University of Haifa
- ISCOL 2022: Tel Aviv University
- ISCOL 2021: Ben Gurion University
- ISCOL 2020: Online
Additional questions? Contact us at iscol.pc@gmail.com or on @iscol_meeting.
Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting ISCOL 2026:
Interested in sponsoring ISCOL 2026? Contact us at iscol.pc@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities.