Timeline#
The timeline below is a high-level overview of the competition. It may change as we finalise details.
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dataset Release | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Phase 1 – Speech Detection Tracks live | 1 Jun – 31 Jul 2025 |
| Phase 2 – Phoneme Classification Tracks live | 1 Aug – 30 Sep 2025 |
| Winners Announced | 10 Oct 2025 |
| NeurIPS Early Registration Deadline | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Visa Application Deadline to be Eligible for Registration Refund* | 16 Oct 2025 |
| NeurIPS Contest Session & Final Awards | 2 – 7 Dec 2025 |
*Based on NeurIPS Registration Cancellation Policy
If your visa is denied before Nov 06, 2025, you may use the standard cancellation policy detailed above to cancel and refund your registration in full.
After Nov 06, 2025, your full conference registration can be converted to a virtual registration and the difference in cost between the in-person and virtual registration can be refunded if the following conditions are satisfied:
- you applied for your visa by Oct. 16, 2025; and
- you are unable to attend the conference in person because your visa was denied or you have not received a response.