AAAI-26 Know Before You Go

Reminders, Tips, & Helpful Information

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Helpful Websites for Traveling to Singapore

Visit Singapore Official Website

The official “Visit Singapore” website, found at visitsingapore.com, is the official Singapore Tourism Board site designed to inspire and guide visitors in planning their trip with information on unique experiences, culture, attractions, and practical travel tips. 

Singapore EXPO Official Website

https://www.singaporeexpo.com.sg

Ride Share App

We recommend downloading Grab, Singapore’s most popular ride-hailing app, which provides reliable taxis and private car services throughout the city and from the airport.

MyICA App

The MyICA Mobile App is a free, one-stop platform from Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for residents and visitors.

Getting to Singapore EXPO

Singapore EXPO is one of Asia’s largest and most established convention and exhibition venues, located near Changi Airport. It is approximately a 10-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport and is well connected to the city by public transportation. The venue is directly accessible via EXPO MRT Station on the Downtown Line and East–West Line, making it easy to reach from most parts of Singapore. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also widely available and offer a convenient option for direct access to the venue. Click here for more information about getting to Singapore EXPO.

Shuttle Bus Information

Complimentary shuttle transportation is provided in the morning and evening between Singapore EXPO and our official conference hotels from January 20-27, 2026. Capacity is limited; therefore, we kindly ask that seats be reserved for attendees with reservations at our conference hotels.

Unless otherwise noted, there is one round trip shuttle bus per hotel, per day. Please arrive on time and enjoy the ride!

   

All shuttles will return nightly based on the below schedule

For workshops being held at Grand Mercure Roxy on Monday, January 26, please use the below bus schedule

Pickup from Conference Hotels below at 8:00am

Departure from Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy: 6:00 pm

• Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
• Dorsett Changi City Singapore
• Dusit Thani Laguna
• Village Hotel Changi

*Shuttle service is not available for the Holiday Inn Express Katong since this hotel is within a 5 minute walk to Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy

Registration and Badge Pickup

• All registrations must be completed online. Complete your registration here.
• Everyone MUST be registered to attend.
• Valid photo ID is required to pickup your badge.
• Everyone MUST have a badge to enter conference functions.

Location and hours of badge pickup:

Singapore EXPO, Level 1, Apex Gallery

• Tuesday, January 20 – Monday, January 26 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 27 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Badges MUST be worn at all times and are required for access to all conference functions.

Singapore EXPO, Level, 1, Hall 2

• Thursday, January 22 – Friday, January 23 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Event Wi-Fi, App, and Online Resources

Event Wi-Fi*

SSID: AAAI26
Password: Montreal2027
*Please be courteous and limit multiple devices on network

Event App and Remote Viewing

Event APP by Whova 
Look for an email from Whova to join us on our official AAAI-26 app! 

• Personalize your agenda and view the program schedule
• Receive event updates and notifications. 
• Connect with other attendees. 
• Create and join meetups. 

Thank you to our Official App Sponsor!

Underline Science  
Look for an email from Underline Science, our official remote viewing platform, to create your account or login. 

• Access all live content remotely. 
• Access on demand videos in our asynchronous content library (based on your registration type) 
• For support with the Underline platform, please email aaai26@underline.io 

Conference Planner by Scholar Inbox

scholar-inbox.com is a community-driven paper recommender system developed by researchers for researchers. Registration is easy and fast. The personalized programs can be accessed from any mobile device or PC via the web browser. Get your personal program here: https://www.scholar-inbox.com/conference/aaai/2026

Technical Conference Poster Sessions

Poster Guidelines

You can find the guidelines for poster sessions here: https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-26/poster-guidelines/

Poster Board Display Locations

Click on the specific track link below to find your poster board display number:

• Main track : https://aaai.org/2026-main-track-posters/
• AI for Social Impact Track : https://aaai.org/2026-ai-for-social-impact-posters/
• AI Alignment : https://aaai.org/2026-ai-alignment-posters/
• Student Abstracts and Posters : https://aaai.org/2026-student-abstracts-and-posters-program-posters/
• IAAI : https://aaai.org/2026-innovative-applications-of-ai-posters/
• Undergraduate Consortium : https://aaai.org/2026-undergraduate-consortium-posters/

Click here for map of Halls 2, 3, 4: https://aaai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AAAI-26-Map-Whova.jpg

Click here for a numbered, color-coded map by day, hall, and poster topic: https://aaai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Attendees_PosterBoards.pdf

If you are participating in Bridges, Labs, Tutorials and Workshops, these posters will be displayed on Level 2 of Singapore EXPO (with the exception of Workshops located at the Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel). Look for specific display details from your program organizers.

Break Schedule and Dining Resources

Technical Conference Break Times & Locations

Thursday, January 22 – Sunday, January 25, 2026

Coffee breaks are located on Level 2 outside of the sessions rooms and in Halls 2, 3, and 4.

• Morning break: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Afternoon break: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Ancillary Programs Break Times & Locations

Bridges, Labs & Tutorials: Tuesday, January 20 – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Workshops: Monday, January 26 – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Coffee breaks are located on Level 2 outside of the sessions rooms

• Morning break: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Afternoon break: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

Dining during AAAI-26

AAAI provides refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks, and light snacks during poster sessions. All other meals will be on your own. In addition, there are several evening networking receptions throughout the week where light snacks will be served. 

Pre-Ordered Lunch Pickup

Thursday, January 22 – Sunday, January 25, 2026

If you pre-ordered a lunch via the link provided by Singapore EXPO in advance, please pickup your lunch at the designated time at the back of Hall 4, on the right side.

Additional Dining Resources
If you are looking for a quick bite between sessions or someplace where you can sit down for a great meal, view our dining recommendations. 

Key Areas of the Convention Center

Childcare

If you pre-registered for KiddieCorp childcare services, the childcare rooms is designated for children ages 6 months through 12 years old and is located at the Singapore EXPO. Snacks and water will be provided; meals must be supplied by parents. There will NOT be access to a microwave.

KiddieCorp Room: Opal 101-102, Level 1.

Open daily from January 20 – 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Luggage Check

Singapore EXPO in Hall 4 near near posters 1064-1065

This service is complimentary and open during the posted dates and times below. There is a capacity limit of 1 bag per person daily.

• Thursday, January 22 from 8 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, January 23 from 8 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
• Saturday, January 24 from 8 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
• Sunday, January 25 from 8 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Nursing Pod Stations

For attendees who require a private space for nursing, nursing pod stations are available at the Singapore EXPO.

These pods are located in the following areas:

• Outside Hall 1
• Outside Hall 3
• Outside Hall 4
• Outside Halls 5/6

Please feel free to use these facilities as needed during the conference.

Quiet Room

Need a quiet space? Visit room Opal 103, Level 1
Open daily January 20-27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Special Events Reminders

AIHub Presents: Science Communication for AI researchers – an Introduction 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026  | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Peridot 201

Science communication is essential. It helps demystify AI for a broad range of people including policy makers, business leaders, and the public. As a researcher, mastering this skill can not only enhance your communication abilities but also expand your network and increase the visibility and impact of your work. 
In this brief tutorial, we will teach you how to clearly and concisely explain your research to non-specialists. We will guide you on how to shape the story of your AI research and how to structure this research story to form a blog post. You’ll learn how to avoid hype, how to find suitable images to illustrate your work, and where to start with social media. 
After the talk we will host a one-hour drop-in session to work with you one-on-one on your science communication questions, ideas and stories.  

AAAI Distinguished Mentor Student Lunches

Thursday, January 22 – Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Topaz Concourse

Following the success of the Fellows lunches and the Women’s Mentoring Luncheon, AAAI-26 is introducing AAAI Distinguished Mentor Lunches to expand these events and provide more opportunities for students to receive mentorship throughout the main conference. This year’s lunches feature many AAAI Fellows and senior members of the AI community. Click here to see who is joining us!

Participants have been selected through random drawings conducted in advance from individuals who indicated interest during the registration process. Attendance is limited and on-site registration is not available.

Interactive Industry Sessions

January 22-25, 2026 | Singapore EXPO

Join our sponsors to learn more about exciting current topics in your field!

AAAI-26 Interactive Industry Sessions – AAAI

AAAI Annual Fun Run 

Advanced registration and liability waivers are required. Registration is now closed.

Round trip transportation is provided from the official conference hotels.

Saturday, January 24 

Warm up: 5:45 a.m. | Official Start Time: 6:00 a.m. | Finish Time: 7:00 a.m.

If you have pre-registered for the AAAI Annual 5k Fun Run, you will enjoy scenic routes and views of the Singapore skyline and cool waterfront breezes set for the journey ahead.

AAAI / ACM SIGAI Job Fair

January 24, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hall 4 (in the back)

The Job Fair hosts companies and institutions to highlight their current job opportunities to registered attendees. You can find more information on the Job Fair here: https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-26/job-fair/

Entry Requirements: The Job Fair is open to all AAAI-26 technical program registrants.

Student Game Night 

Saturday, January 24 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Hall 4 (in the back)

The game night offers attendees opportunities to participate in fun engaging team-building exercises and activities. This year’s game night will feature Team Symphony (i.e., building synergy and explosive energy through music) provided by Griness. 

Open to all registered student attendees of the AAAI conference. Capacity is limited to 250 students; attendees will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. 

Save the Date!

AAAI-27 is coming to Montreal, Canada

February 16-23, 2027