INLG 2025

October 29 - November 2, 2025 @ Hanoi, Vietnam

Calls

First Call For Papers: 18th International Natural Language Generation Conference INLG 2025

We invite the submission of long and short papers, as well as system demonstrations, related to all aspects of Natural Language Generation (NLG), including data-to-text, concept-to-text, text-to-text and vision-to-text approaches. Accepted papers will be presented as oral talks or posters.

The event is organized under the auspices of the Special Interest Group on Natural Language Generation (SIGGEN) of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL). The event will be held from October 29 to November 2, 2025. INLG 2025 will be taking place in Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics, Hanoi, Vietnam. INLG 2025 will be taking place before EMNLP 2025 (November 5-9) in Suzhou, China.

Important dates

All deadlines are Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12)

  • START system regular paper submission deadline: July 14, 2025
  • ARR commitment to INLG deadline via START system: August 7, 2025
  • START system demo paper submission deadline: July 24, 2025
  • Notification: August 21, 2025
  • Camera ready: September 15, 2025
  • Conference: October 29 - November 2, 2025

Topics

INLG 2025 solicits papers on any topic related to NLG. General topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Large Language Models (LLMs) for NLG
  • Evaluation and error analysis of NLG systems
  • Explainability and Trustworthiness of NLG systems
  • Generalizability of NLG systems
  • Bias and fairness in NLG systems
  • Thinking models for NLG
  • Affect/emotion generation
  • Analysis and detection of automatically generated text
  • Cognitive modeling of language production
  • Computational efficiency of NLG models
  • Content and text planning
  • Corpora and resources for NLG
  • Ethical considerations of NLG
  • Grounded language generation
  • Lexicalisation
  • Multimedia and multimodality in generation
  • Natural language understanding techniques for NLG
  • NLG and accessibility
  • NLG in speech synthesis and spoken language models
  • NLG in dialogue systems and chatbots
  • NLG for human-robot interaction
  • NLG for low-resourced languages
  • NLG for real-world applications
  • Paraphrasing, summarization and translation
  • Personalisation and variation in text
  • Referring expression generation
  • Storytelling and narrative generation
  • Surface realization
  • System architectures

Submissions & Format

Three kinds of papers can be submitted:

  • Long papers are most appropriate for presenting substantial research results and must not exceed eight (8) pages of content, plus unlimited pages of ethical considerations, supplementary material statements, and references. The supplementary material statement provides detailed descriptions to support the reproduction of the results presented in the paper (see below for details). The final versions of long papers will be given one additional page of content (up to 9 pages) so that reviewers' comments can be taken into account.

  • Short papers are more appropriate for presenting an ongoing research effort and must not exceed four (4) pages, plus unlimited pages of ethical considerations, supplementary material statements, and references. The final versions of short papers will be given one additional page of content (up to 5 pages) so that reviewers' comments can be taken into account.

  • Demo papers should be no more than two (2) pages, including references, and should describe implemented systems relevant to the NLG community. It also should include a link to a short screencast of the working software. In addition, authors of demo papers must be willing to present a demo of their system during INLG 2025.

Submissions should follow ACL Author Guidelines and policies for submission, review and citation, and be anonymised for double blind reviewing. Please use ACL style files; LaTeX style files and Microsoft Word templates are available at https://acl-org.github.io/ACLPUB/formatting.html.

Authors must honor the ethical code set out in the ACL Code of Ethics. If your work raises any ethical issues, you should include an explicit discussion of those issues. This will also be taken into account in the review process. You may find this checklist of use.

Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure that their work is reproducible; see, e.g., the following reproducibility checklist. Papers involving any kind of experimental results (human judgments, system outputs, etc) should incorporate a data availability statement into their paper. Authors are asked to indicate whether the data is made publicly available. If the data is not made available, authors should provide a brief explanation why. (E.g. because the data contains proprietary information.) A statement guide is available on the INLG 2025 website.

To submit a long or short paper to INLG 2025, authors can either submit directly or commit a paper previously reviewed by ARR via the same paper submission site. For direct submissions, the deadline for submitting papers is July 14, 2025, 11:59:59 AOE. If committing an ARR paper to INLG, the submission is also made through the INLG 2025 paper submission site, indicating the link of the paper on OpenReview. The deadline for committing an ARR paper to INLG is August 7, 2025, 11:59:59 AOE, and the last eligible ARR paper submission deadline for INLG 2025 is May 19, 2025. It is important to note that when committing an ARR paper to INLG, it should be submitted through the INLG 2025 paper submission site, just like a direct submission paper, with the only difference being the need to provide the OpenReview link to the paper and to provide an optional author response to reviews.

Demo papers should be submitted directly through the INLG 2025 paper submission site by July 24, 2025, 11:59:59 PM AOE.

All accepted papers will be published in the INLG 2025 proceedings and included in the ACL anthology. A paper accepted for presentation at INLG 2025 must not have been presented at any other meeting with publicly available proceedings. Dual submission to other conferences is permitted, provided that authors clearly indicate this in the submission form. If the paper is accepted at both venues, the authors will need to choose which venue to present at, since they can not present the same paper twice. Submitted papers for review at INLG 2025 must not be published elsewhere until after the notification of acceptance. Finally, at least one of the authors of an accepted paper must register to attend the conference.

Awards

INLG 2025 will present several awards to recognize outstanding achievements in the field. These awards are:

  • Best Long Paper Award: This award will be given to the best long paper submission based on its originality, impact, and contribution to the field of NLG.
  • Best Short Paper Award: This award will be given to the best short paper submission based on its originality, impact, and contribution to the field of NLG.
  • Best Demo Paper Award: This award will recognize the best demo paper submitted to the conference. This award considers not only the paper's quality but also the demonstration given at the conference. The demonstration will play a significant role in the judging process.
  • Best Evaluation Award: The award is a new addition to INLG 2025. This award is designed to honour authors who have demonstrated the most comprehensive and insightful analysis in evaluating their results. This award aims to highlight papers where the authors have gone the extra mile in providing a thorough and detailed analysis of their results, offering a nuanced understanding of their findings.

Frequently asked questions about committing a paper from ACL Rolling Review are answered in the FAQ tab.

INLG 2025: First Call for Workshop & Tutorial Proposals

18th International Conference on Natural Language Generation Hanoi, Vietnam, October 29 - November 2, 2025.

The 18th International Conference on Natural Language Generation (INLG 2025) will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Building on the success of previous conferences, we aim to include a diverse range of independently organized research workshops and tutorials. These events will take place either immediately before or after the main conference. The INLG organizers, in collaboration with SIGGEN, warmly invite proposals for one-day or half-day workshops at INLG 2025.

Hosting a workshop at INLG 2025 offers a unique opportunity to connect with leading researchers and practitioners in the field of Natural Language Generation. Workshops provide a platform for networking, fostering collaborations, and exchanging innovative ideas. They also allow organizers and participants to gain valuable exposure to cutting-edge research, attract attention to emerging topics, and shape future directions in the NLG community.

We welcome proposals on any topic relevant to the Natural Language Generation (NLG) community. Submissions focusing on emerging areas of interest or topics that foster collaboration between the NLG community and other established research fields are highly encouraged. Additionally, proposals that continue an existing workshop series are welcome.

Workshops and tutorials should provide an engaging and informal setting where participants can discuss technical topics and exchange ideas. Proposals should outline the format of the workshop or tutorial, and we encourage interactive formats, such as talks, posters, panels, and invited speaker sessions. Workshops and tutorials at INLG 2025 are expected to be either half-day or full-day events.

Proposals can be directly sent to the INLG 2025 Workshop Chair, Xiao-Yong Wei (email: cs007.wei@polyu.edu.hk). Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the Workshop Chair.

Format Requirement

  1. Should be approximately 2 pages in length.
  2. Include the names and affiliations of the organizers.
  3. Provide the workshop title and specify its duration (half-day or full-day).
  4. Include a description of the workshop's objectives.
  5. Provide a brief overview of the planned activities and their format.
  6. Indicate the research communities the workshop intends to target.

Once a workshop proposal is accepted, organizers are encouraged to develop a dedicated website for their workshop. A link to each workshop will be provided on the INLG 2025 main conference website.

Important dates

  • Deadline for receipt of workshop proposals: 4th July, 2025
  • Notification of acceptance: 9th July, 2025

Suggested timeline for workshop organization

  • Call for workshop papers or abstracts: 14th July 2025
  • Submissions due: 26th August 2025
  • Notification of acceptance: 24th September 2025
  • Camera-ready papers due: 3rd October 2025 (i.e., roughly four weeks before INLG)

All deadlines are at 11.59 PM, UTC-8.

Workshop Chair: Xiao-Yong Wei (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

Website: https://2025.inlgmeeting.org/ X (formerly Twitter): @inlgmeeting

Call for Sponsors

We invite your organization to partner with us for the 18th International Conference on Natural Language Generation (INLG 2025). This year, INLG will be held in the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam, from October 29 to November 2, 2025, at Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics.

About INLG 2025

INLG is a leading specialist conference for natural language generation and has been held regularly since the late 1980s. Organised by the Special Interest Group in Generation (SIGGEN) of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL), it generally attracts attendees from universities & corporate research labs across the globe.

Why Sponsor INLG 2025?

Sponsoring INLG 2025 offers a great opportunity to elevate your brand's visibility, connect with top talent, and demonstrate your support in advancing research in NLG. Your support directly fuels this vital conference, fostering innovation and collaboration within the NLG community.

Sponsorship Tiers

We offer four distinct sponsorship levels, each designed to provide unique benefits and maximize your exposure: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond.

Bronze Sponsorship: $500 (USD)

  • Logo Placement: Your company's logo will be displayed on the INLG website, included in the program, and featured on slides during the conference (small size).
  • Social Media and Email Features: Mentions in our emails and social media.
  • Conference Bag Inclusion: Opportunity to include one novelty item of your choice in the conference bags.

Silver Sponsorship: $1300 (USD)

  • Complimentary Registration: Receive one complimentary registration for the main conference and workshop, including invitations to the banquet, reception, and lunch.
  • Enhanced Logo Placement: Your company's logo will be more prominently displayed on the INLG website, in the official program, and on conference slides (medium size).
  • Dedicated Physical Space: Secure a small space within the physical sponsor’s area, providing a direct point of contact with attendees.
  • Increased Conference Bag Inclusion: Opportunity to include up to two novelty items in the conference bags.

Gold Sponsorship: $2700 (USD)

  • Two Complimentary Registration: Two complimentary registrations for the main conference and workshop, along with invitations to the banquet, reception, and lunch.
  • Special Ceremony Mentions: Your organization will receive special mention at both the Opening Ceremony and Closing Session.
  • Premium Logo Placement: Your company's logo will be more prominently displayed on the INLG website, in the official program, and on conference slides (large size).
  • Generous Physical Space: Secure a larger space within the physical sponsor’s area, providing a more extensive presence for engagement with the attendees.
  • Increased Conference Bag Inclusion: Opportunity to include up to two novelty items in the conference bags.

Diamond Sponsorship: $5000 (USD) - (Only One Available!)

  • Three Complimentary Registration: Three complimentary registrations for the main conference and workshop, including invitations to the banquet, reception, and lunch.
  • Short Presentation Opportunity: Deliver a 15-minute presentation during the main conference, providing a unique platform to showcase your research or initiatives to a relevant audience.
  • Special Ceremony Mentions: Your organization will receive special mention at both the Opening Ceremony and Closing Session.
  • Full-Page Conference Ad: Feature a full-page advertisement in both the PDF and printed versions of the Conference Programme, ensuring extensive reach.
  • Premium Logo Placement: Your company's logo will be more prominently displayed on the INLG website, in the official program, and on conference slides (large size).
  • Generous Physical Space: Secure a larger space within the physical sponsor’s area, providing a more extensive presence for engagement with the attendees.
  • Maximized Conference Bag Inclusion: Opportunity to include up to four novelty items in the conference bags.

Important Note: Due to limited venue space, we encourage early commitment for Silver and Gold sponsorships as recruitment for these levels may close at any time.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to discuss how your organization can benefit from partnering with INLG 2025, please do not hesitate to contact our Sponsorship Chair, Shreyas Sharma at shreyas.sharma@aixplain.com.

GenChal @INLG 2025: Call for new Shared Task proposals

GenChal @ 18th International Conference on Natural Language Generation, Hanoi, Vietnam, October 29 - November 2, 2025

Submission deadline: July 31st 2025

We invite submissions of papers describing ideas for future shared tasks in the general area of language generation. Proposed tasks can be in the area of core NLG, or in other research areas in which language is generated. Examples include, but are not limited to: data-to-text NLG, text-to-text generation (including MT and summarisation), combining core NLG and MT, combining core NLG and text summarisation, NLG quality estimation, NLG evaluation metrics, and/or generating language from heterogeneous data, including image and video.

Submissions should describe possible future tasks in detail, including:

  • information regarding organisers;
  • task description;
  • motivating theoretical interest and/or application context;
  • size and state of completion of data to be used;
  • detailed evaluation plan (evaluation method(s), cost, funding, etc.);
  • possible need for ethical approval (e.g. for the human evaluation);
  • general timeline.

Accepted shared tasks will be offered a slot to present (i) the task at INLG 2025, and (ii) the results in the 2026 or 2027 edition of INLG, during the Generation Challenges (GenChal) special session of the main conference. The GenChal session traditionally comprises overviews of task results by the organisers of currently running shared tasks, a poster session for task participants to present their submissions, as well as presentations of proposals for new shared tasks. You can see some of the previous tasks in the past GenChal proceedings on the ACL Anthology (see e.g. 2022, 2023 or 2024).

Important dates

  • Submission deadline: July 31st 2025.
  • Notification: August 25th 2025.
  • Camera-ready submission: September 15th 2025.
  • INLG: October 29 - November 2, 2025.

All deadlines are 11.59 pm UTC -12h ("anywhere on Earth").

Submissions and format

Submissions in the Shared Task Proposals track should be no more than 4 (four) pages long excluding citations, and should follow the ACL Author Guidelines, and use LaTeX style files and Microsoft Word templates found under this link.

Proposals should be uploaded on SoftConf, using the Submission type New shared task proposal.

Submissions will be peer-reviewed by the program committee. As reviewing will not be blind, there is no need to anonymise papers.

This is not intended to be a selective process, since the aim is to discuss new potential shared tasks with INLG delegates. However, the organisers reserve the right to reject proposals which do not fall within the scope of the GenChal initiative, or which do not follow the guidelines. Accepted submissions will be published in separate GenChal 2023 proceedings on the ACL Anthology, as was done in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Looking forward to seeing you at INLG!