1. I am submitting to a conference for the first time. What should I do first?
First, create or check your OpenReview account early. Then prepare your paper using the official ACL style template and make sure your submission follows the ArabicNLP 2026 instructions, including page limits, anonymity requirements, and ethics requirements. You must submit an abstract before submitting the full paper.
2. My OpenReview account is new. Can I still submit?
Yes, but you should create your OpenReview account as early as possible. Newly created OpenReview profiles without an institutional email may require moderation, which can take time. If possible, use an institutional email address when creating your profile.
1. How do I submit a paper to ArabicNLP 2026?
All conference papers must be submitted through the official OpenReview submission system. Papers should not be submitted by email. Please use the submission link provided on the ArabicNLP 2026 Call for Papers page.
3. Do I need to submit an abstract before submitting the full paper?
Yes. Abstract submission is mandatory. You cannot submit the full paper unless you submitted the abstract by the abstract submission deadline.
4. I missed the abstract submission deadline. Can I still submit the full paper?
No, not through the regular submission process. ArabicNLP 2026 requires an abstract submission before the full paper submission. If you believe there was a technical problem with the submission system, contact the Program Chairs as soon as possible.
5. Can I submit my paper by email?
No. Paper submissions must be made through OpenReview. Email should only be used for questions or exceptional technical issues, not for submitting papers.
6. What should I upload for the abstract and paper submission?
For abstract submission, no PDF is required. For the full paper submission, upload the full anonymized paper PDF through OpenReview, following the ACL formatting guidelines and ArabicNLP 2026 submission instructions.
7. Can I edit my submission after uploading it?
Yes. Submissions, including authorship information, are editable until the submission deadline. After the deadline, changes may no longer be possible unless the organizers provide specific instructions.
1. What types of papers can I submit?
ArabicNLP 2026 accepts long papers, short papers, and demo papers. Long papers may be up to 8 pages. Short and demo papers may be up to 4 pages. References do not count toward the page limit. Please check CFP on the ArabicNLP website.
2. Should my submission be anonymous?
Yes. Initial submissions should follow the anonymity requirements of the review process. Do not include author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or other identifying information in the submitted paper unless the official instructions say otherwise.
3. Should I underline the presenting author in the submitted paper?
No, not in the anonymous submission. Do not add author names or underline a presenting author in the version submitted for review. Presenter information and any required formatting for the camera-ready version or conference program will be requested after acceptance.
4. What is the limitations section, and is it required?
Yes, a limitations section is required. For long papers, the limitations section may appear after the main 8-page content limit and does not count toward that limit. Authors should use this section to discuss limitations, risks, biases, and appropriate use of the work.
1. What is the difference between a main conference paper and a shared task paper?
A main conference paper is submitted to the ArabicNLP 2026 conference paper track through the main OpenReview submission link. A shared task paper is connected to participation in one of the ArabicNLP 2026 shared tasks and may have a separate submission process. Please follow the instructions for the specific shared task you participated in.
2. Where do I submit a shared task system paper?
Shared task system paper submission links will be provided separately for each shared task. Do not use the main conference submission link unless the shared task organizers specifically instruct you to do so. Please check the ArabicNLP 2026 Shared Tasks page and the website of your specific shared task for updates.
1. Will ArabicNLP 2026 allow virtual presentations?
ArabicNLP 2026 is expected to run in hybrid mode, with a mix of in-person and hybrid presentations. Speakers may be asked to record their presentations ahead of time and share them with the organizers. More detailed instructions about presentation format, video requirements, posters, and deadlines will be shared with accepted authors.
2. If my paper is accepted, will it be oral or poster?
Long and short papers may be presented either orally or as posters, as determined by the Program Committee. The presentation format does not reflect the quality of the work.
3. Do authors need to register for the conference?
Yes. At least one author of each accepted paper is typically expected to register and present the work. Detailed registration information, including rates and registration categories, will be announced through the EMNLP 2026 and ArabicNLP 2026 websites.
1. Are scholarships, student support, or discounted rates available?
Scholarship, award, and student support information will be announced when available. Students and authors needing support should check the ArabicNLP 2026 website regularly and contact the Scholarships and Awards Chairs if they have questions after official information is posted.
2. Can I volunteer with ArabicNLP 2026?
ArabicNLP 2026 may have limited or no capacity for volunteers. However, if there is a need for volunteer support, the organizers may consider it closer to the conference. Please check the ArabicNLP 2026 website for any official updates.
3. Who should I contact if I still have questions?
For conference paper submission questions, contact the Program Chairs. For shared task questions, contact the Shared Tasks Chairs or the organizers of the specific shared task. For scholarship or award questions, contact the Scholarships and Awards Chairs. For ethics-related questions, contact the Ethics Chairs.