NeurIPS 2026 · Wed 9 Dec to Sun 13 Dec · Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta guide
What happens each day, how to reach the Georgia World Congress Center, and what to know before you land. Every fact links to its source. Anything no source states is marked as not published.
The short answer
NeurIPS 2026 Atlanta is at the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, from 9 to 13 December. Take MARTA from the airport to SEC District Station. Poster sessions and workshop posters are in Hall C1, and walking between buildings takes 5 to 15 minutes.
Checked against official pages on Mon 2 Nov 2026.
Day by day
9 DecWednesday
Main Conference + Tutorials
2 poster sessions, 2 oral sessions, 1 invited talk. 14 events
10 DecThursday
Main Conference
2 poster sessions, 2 oral sessions, 1 invited talk. 7 events
11 DecFriday
Main Conference
2 poster sessions, 2 oral sessions, 1 invited talk. 7 events
12 DecSaturday
Workshops
13 workshops, 3 competitions, 1 reception. 17 events
13 DecSunday
Workshops
13 workshops. 13 events
Times in Atlanta time (EST). Headings from the official Dates page.
Your ticket
- Status on 2 Nov
- Atlanta Conference and Tutorials, and Workshops and Competitions, were shown as sold out, with waitlist places released daily. Waitlist
- Receptions
- A main conference registration includes the opening reception on Wednesday 9 December; a workshop registration includes the workshop reception on Saturday 12 December. Guest tickets cost USD 100. Pricing
Entering the United States
Rules depend on your passport. Check your own nationality on the official pages below, and do not rely on this summary.
- ESTA
- For Visa Waiver Program travellers. The fee rose to USD 40.62, with collection scheduled from 16 October 2026. An approved ESTA is usually valid for two years or until the passport expires, and it is not a visa. CBP ESTA
- Admission
- CBP says an approved ESTA does not decide whether you are admitted: officers decide on arrival. It recommends applying as soon as you start planning. CBP
- Possible changes
- A December 2025 CBP notice proposed mandatory social media details and app-only ESTA applications. QRS could not confirm whether this is final, so check when you apply. Federal Register notice
- Visas
- QRS could not read the State Department pages when checking this guide, so go there directly for visa types and wait times. State Department
- Invitation letter
- Register in person, generate the letter, apply, then return to the letter page and enter your legal name, passport country and US visa application number. Carry a printed copy. Visa
Getting there
- Address
- 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. GWCC
- From the airport
- MARTA's Airport Station is inside the Domestic Terminal, at the end of the Red and Gold lines. If you land at the International Terminal, a free shuttle runs to the Domestic Terminal from outside baggage claim. MARTA
- Nearest station
- SEC District Station (W-1), with direct access to the International Plaza. Buildings A and B use SEC District; Building C uses SEC District or Vine City (W-2). GWCC
- Fares
- USD 2.50 one way with up to 4 free transfers in 3 hours. Passes: 1 day USD 9, 2 days 14, 3 days 16, 4 days 19, 7 days 23.75. MARTA
- Paying
- Tap a contactless card at the gates and on buses, and tap out with the same card. Each rider needs their own card. Paper Breeze tickets are temporarily unavailable. MARTA
- Rideshare
- All pick-ups and drop-offs use the Building C bus lane on Northside Drive: choose Rideshare Zone 1. GWCC
The venue
- Layout
- Buildings A, B and C are linked by corridors and outdoor walkways. Walking between them typically takes 5 to 15 minutes. GWCC
- NeurIPS spaces
- The Exhibit Hall is in Exhibition Hall C2, poster sessions and workshop posters are in Hall C1, and child care is in Building C. Poster Information
- Accessibility
- All entrances, restrooms and trade show floors are wheelchair accessible. Manual wheelchairs are lent free at the information desks with photo ID. There is a Sensory Room in the AB Lobby. GWCC
- Interpreting
- Sign language interpretation and captioning are available on request, in advance. GWCC
- Lactation
- Mamava pods are in Building B, Level 4, and Building C, Level 1. GWCC
- Wi-Fi
- The venue's own network is GWCCWIFI, and connecting involves a billing page. Conference Wi-Fi details are not published yet. GWCC
- Bags
- Bag policies vary by event, so check before you arrive. GWCC
Food
- At the venue
- GWCC says options typically include concession stands, cafes and kiosks, depending on the event. Magnolia Marketplace in the AB Registration Hall Lobby sells drinks and snacks. GWCC
- Connected hotel
- The connected Signia by Hilton has several restaurants, including Nest and Capolinea. GWCC
- In the ticket
- Not published yet
Practical
- Emergency
- Dial 911, or GWCCA Public Safety on (404) 223-4911. GWCCA
- December average
- High about 13 °C (56 °F), low about 4 °C (38 °F), about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, at Hartsfield-Jackson airport. NOAA NCEI
- Cash
- ATMs are located throughout the centre. GWCC
- Stay
- Official rates are through the Atlanta Housing Portal, not directly with a hotel. Housing Portal
Still to come
Not published yet
- Where and when to collect your badge
- Conference Wi-Fi details
- Whether lunch is included in the ticket
- Prayer rooms at GWCC: no current venue page states them
Facts checked Mon 2 Nov 2026. As JSON: guide.json, venues.json.