Date: 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-14
Location: New York, USA
Type: Conference
Website: aies-conference.com
What Is AIES 2026?
The 9th AAAI/ACM Conference on AI, Ethics, and Society (AIES 2026) is a premier interdisciplinary gathering that brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to confront the most pressing ethical and societal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Co-sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), AIES has established itself as the leading venue for rigorous, cross-sector dialogue on responsible AI governance.
Scheduled for October 12–14, 2026, in New York City, AIES 2026 invites submissions that not only analyze ethical dilemmas but also propose concrete pathways for reimagining the institutions, practices, and values needed to govern AI responsibly. The conference distinguishes itself by refusing to treat ethics as an afterthought; instead, it positions ethical reasoning as a foundational design constraint for AI systems. This year’s edition continues the tradition of bridging computer science, law, philosophy, sociology, and policy studies to produce actionable insights for the AI community.
Why does AIES 2026 matter now? As AI systems become embedded in critical domains—healthcare, criminal justice, hiring, and finance—the gap between technical capability and societal readiness has never been wider. AIES 2026 provides a structured forum to close that gap, moving beyond abstract principles toward implementable frameworks for fairness, accountability, transparency, and inclusivity.
Why It Matters for AI Professionals
For AI professionals—whether you are a machine learning engineer, a product manager, or a CTO—AIES 2026 offers direct relevance to your daily work. The conference addresses the practical challenges of deploying AI in high-stakes environments: how to audit models for bias, how to design transparent decision pipelines, and how to align corporate incentives with ethical standards. Attendees gain exposure to cutting-edge research on algorithmic fairness, interpretability, and value alignment that can be immediately applied to their own systems.
Moreover, AIES 2026 is a rare opportunity to engage with the people shaping AI regulation and standards. As governments worldwide move toward binding AI legislation, understanding the ethical frameworks being debated at this conference can give professionals a strategic advantage in compliance and risk management. The interdisciplinary nature of the event ensures that technical solutions are grounded in real-world legal and social constraints.
What to Expect
AIES 2026 will feature a program built around rigorous peer-reviewed research, interactive workshops, and plenary discussions. While the full schedule is yet to be announced, the conference typically covers the following key themes:
- Algorithmic fairness and bias mitigation – Methods for detecting and correcting discriminatory outcomes in machine learning models.
- Transparency and explainability – Techniques for making AI decision processes interpretable to non-experts and regulators.
- Accountability and governance – Institutional designs for assigning responsibility when AI systems cause harm.
- Privacy and data rights – Balancing model performance with individual autonomy and consent.
- AI and democracy – The impact of generative AI on misinformation, elections, and public discourse.
- Global perspectives on AI ethics – How different cultural and legal contexts shape ethical AI deployment.
Notable speakers and panelists will be announced closer to the event date. Past AIES conferences have featured leading figures from academia, industry, and civil society, and AIES 2026 is expected to continue this tradition.
Who Should Attend
AIES 2026 is designed for a broad interdisciplinary audience. Primary attendees include:
- AI researchers and engineers seeking to integrate ethical considerations into their technical work.
- Ethicists, philosophers, and social scientists studying the societal impacts of technology.
- Policy advisors and regulators developing AI governance frameworks at local, national, and international levels.
- Corporate leaders and legal counsel responsible for AI risk management and compliance.
- Civil society advocates working on digital rights, algorithmic justice, and public interest technology.
- Students and early-career professionals looking to build expertise in the rapidly growing field of AI ethics.
How to Register
Registration details for AIES 2026, including pricing tiers and early-bird deadlines, are to be announced. Interested attendees should monitor the official conference website for updates. The call for papers is currently open, with submission guidelines and important dates available online. To stay informed and register once details are released, visit the AIES 2026 official website: https://www.aies-conference.com/2026/call-for-papers.
