Inside NeurIPS 2025, and how it has transformed from a small academic conference into a massive industry event with 24,000+ attendees, yacht parties, and more (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal:
Inside NeurIPS 2025, and how it has transformed from a small academic conference into a massive industry event with 24,000+ attendees, yacht parties, and more  —  It used to be a small gathering just for nerdy researchers.  Now there are yacht parties—and everyone is feeling bubbly.