Paper submission
SIAI is now hosted by the Digital Equity ACM Chapter
As AI increasingly shapes healthcare, governance, education, and public safety worldwide, there is a growing need for tools that address issues like bias, fairness, and accountability. The Social Impact of AI (SIAI) conference is an international platform committed to exploring and addressing the societal effects of AI technologies across multiple regions, SIAI fosters global dialogue and cross-disciplinary partnerships to ensure that AI benefits all communities while minimizing harm. Join us for insightful discussions and collaborative sessions to shape global AI practices and foster responsible innovation.
We welcome original research papers, case studies, and position papers addressing topics including but not limited to:
AI and Marginalized Communities
AI for Social Good and Public Impact
AI in Global and Cross-Cultural Contexts
AI, Disability Inclusion, and Accessibility
AI, Ethics, and Human Rights
Algorithmic bias, fairness, and ethical AI
Case studies on AI’s societal impact (e.g., education, healthcare, law enforcement)
Collaborative approaches to AI for public good
Cross-cultural perspectives on AI governance and accountability
Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in AI development and deployment
Diversity in the AI Workforce and Research
Educational Frameworks and AI Literacy for Inclusion
Frameworks for evaluating AI’s social impact
Gender and Intersectionality in AI
Inclusive AI Development Processes
Mitigating Algorithmic Bias and Discrimination
Public trust, transparency, and participatory AI practices
Regulatory Frameworks and Policy for Inclusive AI
Regulatory frameworks and policy for responsible AI
Transparent, Explainable, and Accountable AI Systems
Original contributions for this conference will be published by Spinger Nature.
Short papers: 8 to 11 pages
Full papers: 12 to 18 pages
All papers must be revised and formatted according to the official Springer Nature conference proceedings guidelines before final submission. Authors should use the Springer Nature author instructions and templates available at:
https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines
The Springer Nature page provides the required formatting guidance, including templates for Microsoft Word and LaTeX. Authors of accepted papers will receive additional camera-ready instructions after the review process.
Paper submission deadline: September 12, 2026, 23:59, AoE
Notification to authors: September 30, 2026, 23:59, AoE
Camera-ready submission: October 16, 2026, 23:59, AoE
Conference Date: November 13 - 14, 2026
SIAI2026 will be a hybrid conference. For more information about virtual or in-person registration, see www.siai.co/registration
For any questions or inquiries: deligiannidisl@wit.edu
We invite interested organizations, institutions, and companies to join us by supporting our workshop series. As a sponsor, you'll gain visibility among leading AI experts and contribute to meaningful discussions on the social impact of AI. Please email folajimiy@wit.edu for potential sponsorship and collaboration opportunities.
CMT Acknowledgement: The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.