Call for Demos
Showcase technologies, systems, prototypes, and creative work.
Demos showcase AI in action: working systems, prototypes, tools, and creative work that are best experienced rather than described. We welcome demos from academia, industry, startups, and independent creators on any of the Cross-AI Topics, at any stage from early prototype to deployed product. Examples include:
- Research prototypes, systems, and tools.
- Products, platforms, and services from companies and startups.
- Interactive installations, performances, and other creative work.
- Open-source software, interactive datasets, and developer tools.
On this page
- For Startups and Industry
- Submission Categories
- Important Dates
- Criteria for Demos
- Author and Submission Guidelines
- Author Registration
- Media Hosting
- Live Recording Policy
For Startups and Industry
Demos are an opportunity to show your work to researchers, practitioners, and potential collaborators across disciplines. Commercial products are welcome, provided the submission focuses on what the system does and how it works rather than on promotion.
If you want to share practical insight, new trends, or real-world case studies rather than show a system, submit an Industry Talk instead. See Submission Types.
Submission Categories
Demos are submitted in one of two categories. Both may be directed to the main program, a frontier session, or a workshop.
| Demo Paper | Demo-Only | |
|---|---|---|
| Submit via | Research, Applications, a Frontier Session, or a Workshop | |
| Submission | 2–3 page paper + demo video (up to 2 minutes) | Abstract (up to 300 words) + demo video (up to 2 minutes) |
| Pre-recorded video | Up to 3 minutes | |
| Live presentation | 1–2 minute live Q&A if selected for oral presentation | |
| E-poster | Optional (1 page) | |
| Proceedings | Archival or non-archival | Non-archival; abstract posted on the conference platform and in the non-archival repository |
| Media hosting | Presentation and demo videos | |
| Dates | See Paper Deadlines | See Abstract Deadlines |
1. Demo Paper
Demo papers follow the Demo Paper type in the Author and Submission Guidelines and are submitted to one of the paper calls:
- Call for Research
- Call for Applications
- Frontier Sessions (some run on their own schedules)
- Workshops (some run on their own schedules)
2. Demo-Only
Demo-only submissions have no paper and are reviewed separately from the paper calls. Each includes:
- Title and abstract. Up to 300 words on the system, its intended audience, and the demo.
- Demo video. Up to 2 minutes, by link or uploaded file.
- Presenters. Names and affiliations (company, institution, or independent).
- Topics and venue. One or more Cross-AI Topics, and the main program, frontier session, or workshop.
- Links (optional). Project website, code repository, or product page.
Important Dates
See Paper Deadlines and Abstract Deadlines for all paper and abstract submission deadlines.
Criteria for Demos
Both categories are evaluated on:
- Functionality. Demonstrates a working system rather than slides or mockups.
- Novelty. Introduces a new capability, application, interaction, or creative approach.
- Relevance. Connects to one or more Cross-AI Topics and articulates its significance.
- Engagement. Gives audiences an opportunity to see, try, or discuss the work.
Author and Submission Guidelines
All submissions are made through the AirBalloon conference management system, following the Author and Submission Guidelines.
Author Registration
At least one author or presenter of each accepted demo must register.
Media Hosting
Media hosting is available only for accepted submissions. Their presentation pre-recordings, demo videos, e-posters, audio, and other approved media will be hosted on the conference platform and made openly accessible for up to two years. Media hosting and open access are included in the Author registration fee.
Existing recordings of previously published work that are linked from the schedule remain on their original sites and are not hosted on the conference platform.
Live Recording Policy
To foster open and candid exchange, Cross-AI will not record live sessions, except for keynotes.