Welcome to the 2026 International Conference on the Social Impact of AI (SIAI 2026). Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the conference, paper submissions, registration, publication, and participation.
1. When and where will SIAI 2026 take place?
SIAI 2026 will take place November 13–14, 2026, at Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
2. Is SIAI 2026 an in-person or virtual conference?
SIAI 2026 is a hybrid conference, offering both in-person and virtual participation.
3. What is the theme of SIAI 2026?
The conference theme is “AI for the Many: Equity, Agency, and the Public Good.” SIAI explores how artificial intelligence can advance innovation while promoting fairness, accountability, inclusion, and societal well-being.
4. Who can participate in SIAI 2026?
The conference welcomes researchers, students, educators, industry professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the societal implications of AI. You do not need to have submitted a paper to attend.
5. Who organizes SIAI 2026?
SIAI 2026 is hosted by the Digital Equity ACM Chapter in collaboration with Wentworth Institute of Technology and international academic partners.
6. Where can I find the conference program and speaker information?
The conference program, keynote speakers, panel discussions, and presentation schedules will be published on the official conference website as details are finalized.
Website: https://www.siai.co/
7. What types of papers does SIAI 2026 accept?
SIAI 2026 accepts three categories of scholarly contributions:
Full Papers
Short Papers
Poster Papers and Extended Abstracts
Submissions undergo peer review and are evaluated according to the conference's research and quality criteria.
8. Is the submission period still open?
No. The extended paper submission deadline was September 25, 2026. New submissions are no longer being accepted for SIAI 2026.
9. How can I check my paper's acceptance status?
Authors can log in to the SIAI 2026 Microsoft CMT portal to view their submission decisions.
10. Where can I find the reviewers' comments?
Reviewers' feedback is available through Microsoft CMT. Authors should log in to their accounts, locate their submissions, and review the comments associated with their papers.
11. How competitive was the SIAI 2026 review process?
SIAI 2026 received approximately 150 submissions, with an overall acceptance rate of approximately 40% across submission categories.
12. Can a paper be accepted in a different category from the one originally submitted?
Yes. Following peer review, the Program Committee may accept a paper in a different category, such as a short paper or poster, where appropriate.
The acceptance notification specifies the final category and applicable publication requirements.
13. What is the camera-ready submission deadline?
The deadline for camera-ready submissions is October 25, 2026, at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE).
14. Where should I submit my camera-ready manuscript?
Camera-ready manuscripts must be uploaded through the SIAI 2026 Microsoft CMT portal.
The camera-ready submission option is available only for accepted papers.
15. What are the camera-ready page limits?
The applicable page limits are:
Full Papers: 12–18 pages
Short Papers: 8–11 pages
Poster Papers/Extended Abstracts: 1–7 pages
16. What formatting guidelines should I follow?
All camera-ready manuscripts must follow the Springer Nature Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) formatting guidelines.
Authors can access the official Word and LaTeX templates at:
https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines
17. Must I address the reviewers' comments?
Yes. Authors are expected to carefully consider and address the reviewers' feedback when preparing their final manuscripts. Revisions should improve the clarity, quality, and accuracy of the accepted work.
18. Do I need to submit source files as well as a PDF?
Authors should follow the final submission instructions provided through Microsoft CMT and the organizing committee. Editable source files and applicable publication forms may be required as part of the Springer Nature proceedings preparation process.
19. Is author registration mandatory for accepted papers?
Yes. At least one author of every accepted paper, including poster papers and extended abstracts, must complete registration and payment by October 25, 2026, for the paper to qualify for publication and presentation.
20. Does one registration cover multiple accepted papers?
No. Each paid author registration covers one accepted paper only.
Authors with multiple accepted papers must complete a separate paid author registration for each additional paper.
21. Are discounted registration rates available?
Yes. SIAI 2026 offers subsidized registration rates for eligible participants from economically developing countries.
Importantly, the subsidized registration rate fully satisfies the author-registration requirement for publication and presentation. Eligible authors are not required to pay the general registration rate.
22. How do I determine whether I qualify for the subsidized registration rate?
Eligibility is based on the ACM country classification for economically developing countries.
Please refer to the ACM Country Listing to check eligibility.
23. Does subsidized registration cover more than one accepted paper?
No. The one-paper-per-registration policy applies to both general and subsidized author registrations.
A separate paid author registration is required for each additional accepted paper.
24. Is registration mandatory for poster authors?
Yes. Poster papers and extended abstracts are subject to the same author-registration requirement as full and short papers.
25. Can I present an accepted paper without registering?
No. At least one author must complete the required registration for the paper to be scheduled for presentation, whether in person or virtually.
26. What happens if I do not register by the deadline?
Without the required author registration, the paper will not be included in the final conference program or published proceedings.
The original acceptance decision will remain in the conference's internal review records, but acceptance alone does not guarantee presentation or publication.
27. Is registration cheaper for virtual attendees?
No. SIAI 2026 offers the same registration rates for in-person and virtual participation, subject to the applicable registration category and any eligible discounts.
28. What does conference registration include?
Conference registration includes:
Access to keynote addresses, panel discussions, and paper presentations
A certificate of participation
Conference materials and name badges for in-person attendees
Refreshments during scheduled breaks for in-person attendees
29. Where can I register and pay?
Registration and payment information are available at: https://www.siai.co/registration
30. Will accepted papers be published?
Accepted full and short papers will be included in the Springer Nature LNCS conference proceedings, subject to satisfactory completion of the camera-ready submission, author registration, editorial checks, and final publication requirements.
31. Will poster papers and extended abstracts be published?
Yes. Accepted poster papers and extended abstracts will also be included in the conference proceedings, subject to the applicable publication requirements.
However, they will not receive individual Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
32. Will full and short papers receive DOIs?
Full and short papers will be published according to Springer Nature's standard LNCS publication arrangements, including applicable DOI assignment.
33. Does receiving an acceptance notification guarantee publication?
No. Final publication requires completion of all applicable requirements, including submission of a compliant camera-ready manuscript, author registration and payment, and successful completion of editorial and publisher checks.
34. Can my paper still be included in the proceedings if I do not attend?
An accepted paper must have at least one registered author who fulfills the conference's presentation requirements. Authors unable to attend in person may select virtual participation.
35. Must an author present an accepted paper?
Yes. At least one author of each accepted paper is expected to present the work at SIAI 2026, either in person or virtually, according to the assigned presentation format.
36. How long will paper presentations be?
Presentation durations and session arrangements will be communicated when the final conference program is released.
37. How will poster presentations work?
Accepted poster authors will receive instructions regarding poster preparation, presentation format, and scheduling before the conference.
38. When will the final conference schedule be available?
The program will be published on the SIAI website once session assignments and speaker arrangements have been finalized.
39. Can I attend SIAI 2026 without presenting a paper?
Yes. Researchers, students, industry professionals, policymakers, and other interested participants are welcome to register and attend without submitting or presenting a paper.
40. Does conference registration include travel or hotel accommodation?
No. Standard conference registration does not include travel or accommodation expenses. Participants are responsible for making their own arrangements unless specific arrangements have been confirmed by the organizing committee.
41. Can international participants receive visa-support documentation?
International participants who require conference-related documentation may contact the organizing committee to inquire about available support.
Visa applications and approvals remain the responsibility of the applicant and the relevant immigration authorities.
42. Where is the conference venue located?
The conference is hosted at:
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Further venue and arrival information will be communicated to registered participants.
43. Whom should I contact for conference-related questions?
For inquiries about paper submissions, registration, publication, or participation, please contact:
SIAI 2026 Organizing Committee
Email: deligiannidisl@wit.edu
Website: https://www.siai.co/
44. How can I stay informed about conference updates?
Please visit the official conference website regularly for announcements, program updates, and important information.
We look forward to welcoming you to SIAI 2026 in Boston, November 13–14, 2026!