Forum for Information Retrieval Evaluation FIRE 2026 ↗
Build AI systems that move the SDGs forward.
A practical showcase for students and innovators creating usable, deployable systems for real-world sustainability challenges.
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UN SDGs
UN SDGs
Proposal deadline
1 November 2026
Team size
1–5 members
Theme
AI for sustainable development
The invitation
From ambitious ideas to working systems.
Sustainable development touches every part of our shared future. This special session brings together technologists, domain experts, and social innovators to show how AI can become useful on the ground.
Read about the theme →Understand the theme
See how AI can contribute to sustainable development and the UN SDGs.
↗ 02Submit a system proposal
Tell us about the problem, the people you serve, and the working prototype you have built.
↗ 03Make impact visible
Submissions are considered for relevance, importance, usability, and originality.
↗ 04Demonstrate at FIRE
Shortlisted teams will have a chance to present their working systems in person.
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