Call for Research Abstracts & Art

The organizing committee invites submissions for the upcoming Conference on Society-Centered AI (#SCAI2026). This event will bring together industry and academic leaders, researchers, and students to discuss emerging trends in society-centered AI. 

Topics of Interest

  • AI Safety and Robustness
  • AI Governance and Policy
  • Algorithmic Fairness and Bias Mitigation
  • AI Alignment
  • Inherently Interpretable ML
  • Environmental Impact of AI Systems
  • AI Explainability
  • AI Ethics, Human Rights, and Moral AI
  • Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
  • Social Impact Assessment of AI Systems
  • Sociotechnical Perspectives on AI Development
  • Cultural Implications of AI Adoption
  • Digital Divide and AI Accessibility
  • Social Network Analysis and AI

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract length: 150–300 words
  • Keywords: 3–5 keywords

Abstracts should contain:

  1. Clear statement of the research question or problem
  2. Methodology or approach
  3. Key findings or expected outcomes
  4. Implications for responsible AI development
  5. Potential impact on industry or society

Presentation Formats

Poster Presentations
Selected abstracts will be invited to present their work in a poster session, allowing for in-depth discussions and networking opportunities with fellow researchers and practitioners.

Art Demos
Selected artists will be invited to exhibit their art during a poster session.

Spotlight Talks
A limited number of exceptional abstracts will be chosen for spotlight talks (15 minutes).

Rapid Fire Talks
A limited number of abstracts will be chosen for Rapid Fire talks (5 minutes)

Accepted abstracts and artist statements will be archived on the symposium website. Authors/artists may choose to opt out of archival.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: January 15, 2026
  • Symposium Dates: February 12-14, 2026

Submission Process

Each submission will undergo a double-blind peer review process by our panel of reviewers. If you would like to be a reviewer, please fill out this form.

Submit by Dec. 31

Selection Criteria

  • Originality and innovation
  • Scientific/technical quality
  • Practical significance
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Relevance to responsible AI development
  • Potential impact on field

The Responsible AI Symposium is committed to fostering diverse perspectives and inclusive discussions. We strongly encourage submissions from researchers and practitioners of all backgrounds, career stages, and geographical locations.