ICLR 2021 Convenes Virtually to Showcase Deep Learning Advances
The ninth International Conference on Learning Representations runs as a fully virtual event, featuring leading deep learning research. Sponsor support enables reduced ticket prices and increased diversity initiatives.
The ninth International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) operates as a completely virtual event from May 3rd through May 7th. This premier gathering brings together professionals dedicated to the advancement of representation learning, which is widely known as deep learning. The conference warns attendees to beware of predatory events promoted by unofficial organizations, noting that authentic ICLR information comes only through its official website and OpenReview.net.
Generous sponsor support allows organizers to reduce ticket prices by approximately 50 percent compared to previous years. These funds also support diversity at the meeting through specific travel awards. Additionally, many of the accepted papers presented at the conference come directly from these contributing sponsors.
A diverse leadership team guides the 2021 event, with Shakir Mohamed of DeepMind serving as General Chair and Katja Hofmann of Microsoft acting as Senior Program Chair. The organizing committee features dedicated roles for ethics review, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as specialized virtual chairs to manage the online experience. Attendees access the virtual site to view presentations and download certificates of attendance.