The 18th International Conference on the Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB 2026)
19 October @ 8:00 am - 22 October @ 8:00 pm
The 18th International Conference on the Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB 2026) brings together researchers from artificial intelligence, robotics, neuroscience, psychology, behavioral biology, artificial life, control theory, and related disciplines to explore the principles underlying adaptive behavior in natural and artificial systems.
Organized by Science of Intelligence together with the International Society for Adaptive Behavior, the conference focuses on understanding how animals and synthetic agents adapt, learn, and survive in uncertain environments.
SAB 2026 particularly encourages interdisciplinary research connecting biological behavior with synthetic systems such as robots, simulations, and computational models. Special attention is given to work combining insights from neuroscience, ethology, machine learning, robotics, and cognitive science to better understand intelligent behavior across species and systems.
The conference follows a single-track format to foster exchange across disciplines and create opportunities for close scientific discussion and collaboration.
Topics include
- Adaptive behavior in animals and artificial agents
- Robotics and embodied intelligence
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Collective behavior and swarm intelligence
- Neuroscience and cognitive modeling
- Evolutionary and behavioral biology
- Computational and mathematical models of behavior
Important dates
Submission deadline: 15 May 2026
Notification of acceptance: 19 June 2026
Camera-ready papers due: 17 July 2026
Conference dates: 19–22 October 2026
For any questions or requests send an e-mail to organisers@sab-conference.org or visit the official conference website.
Registration and fees
Registration will open on 19 June.
