Describes the series’ typical recent cycle; last reviewed 2026-08-07. The official call is the authority on this year’s dates.
About the conference
ICLR grew with the deep learning wave and is now peer to NeurIPS and ICML, with a scope centered on representation learning and everything deep learning touches. It pioneered radical review transparency: submissions, reviews, and author responses are publicly readable on OpenReview.
Papers are typically due late September to early October, with an extended discussion phase through autumn, decisions in January, and the conference in spring. The public-review culture rewards clear writing and thorough responses — everything you post is part of the permanent record.
Frequently asked questions
When is the ICLR deadline?
Typically late September or early October, with the conference the following April or May. Exact dates are on iclr.cc.
Are ICLR reviews really public?
Yes — reviews, scores, author rebuttals, and the discussion are readable by anyone on OpenReview, for accepted and rejected papers alike (rejected papers can be withdrawn from public view under current policies; check the year’s rules).