The 3rd annual National Symposium on Effective and Ethical AI (N-SEA 2026)*
will be hosted at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, on July 25-26, 2026.
*formerly the "National Symposium on Equitable AI"

2026 Theme: "Human-AI Collaboration: Empowerment, Agency, and Belonging."

Featured Speakers:
Jeffrey Bardzell (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
Jere Boudell (Clayton State University)
David Danks (University of Virginia)
Chuncheng Liu (Northeastern University)
Olusola Olabanjo (Lagos State University / Morgan State University)
Gabriella Waters (Virginia State University)
Aaron Michael West, Jr. (Johns Hopkins University)

Overview:
N-SEA is an annual conference hosted by the Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) at Morgan State University. N-SEA brings together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and students to address how artificial intelligence is designed, deployed, and governed across sectors.

The 2026 theme, "Human-AI Collaboration: Empowerment, Agency, and Belonging," will explore how AI systems can be developed to augment human capability while preserving human decision-making authority, dignity, and meaningful participation. Among other topics, presentations may examine technical design choices, governance frameworks, workforce implications, and real-world case studies that highlight both the promise and risks of collaborative AI systems.

Among others, we welcome discussions of these themes in the following areas:

· Agriculture (for instance: Generative Farming)
· Healthcare (for instance: Diagnostics)
· K-12, College, and Graduate Education
· Legal Landscape and Judicial Support
· The Arts (for instance: Authorship, Originality, Copyright)
· Robotics
· Therapy (for instance: Cyberpsychology)
· Culture and Cultural Implications


Abstract Submission Link: https://forms.gle/aTVe28U5EvTf8ker5
EXTENDED Abstract Submission Deadline!: Friday, May 1, 2026, 11:59pm AoE (Anywhere on Earth)
Notice of Acceptance: May 15, 2026
Conference Website: http://www.morgan.edu/ceamls-symposium