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ACM Multimedia 2026 conference fees spark researcher frustration

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A researcher shared their frustration with the registration and article processing charge (APC) policies for the ACM Multimedia 2026 conference. The user found it unreasonable to pay for two separate registrations and two APCs for two papers, especially when the conference proceedings are not included in the registration fee. The total cost to present two workshop papers, including an ACM membership, amounted to $1,850, which the user deemed not worthwhile. AI

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ACM Multimedia 2026 conference fees spark researcher frustration

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  1. r/MachineLearning TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/rokk07 ·

    On the ACM Multimedia 2026 Conference Registration and APC [D]

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Having two papers accepted at two different workshops and planning to attend the main conference, I contacted the organizers by email. It is now clear that I need to register twice, using the same personal details, to cover both papers.</p> <p>Th…

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