Massive projects in multi-modal learning, self-supervised learning, and 3D imagery took center stage at NeurIPS 2021, showcasing advancements in integrating diverse data types, improving machine learning models without labeled data, and enhancing 3D image processing. These projects highlighted the significant strides being made in the field of artificial intelligence, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create more sophisticated, versatile, and autonomous systems capable of understanding and interacting with the world in a more human-like manner. The conference underscored the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights and techniques from different areas of AI to push the boundaries of what machines can achieve.