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ICLR vs NeurIPS · how to choose and format differences

Both are flagship DL/ML venues. Pick by fit; both are double-blind, but page rules and required extras differ.

FacetICLRNeurIPS
Body pages (typical)~9–10 pages (year-dependent)9 pages incl. figures/tables
Outside the body capRefs; ethics/repro often outsideRefs, checklist, optional appendix
PortalOpenReview (open discussion)OpenReview (NeurIPS)
Extra materialsEthics/repro statements (by year)Required Paper Checklist
Community fitRepresentation / generative / scaleBroader ML / systems / theory

How to choose

Never dual-submit. Prefer ICLR for representation/generative work; NeurIPS for broader ML and checklist workflow.

Draft in the matching layout here, then re-check that year’s Author Guide / CFP.

FAQ

Reject then resubmit elsewhere?
Yes after the first review ends or you withdraw per policy—read both dual-submission clauses.