We invite proposals for panels, roundtables/lightning talks, discussions, presentations, theory to practice sessions, and hands-on workshops for this year’s Heartland AI Symposium. The Heartland AI Symposium, formerly the K-State AI Symposium, is hosted by Kansas State University and is now in its fourth year. This AI Symposium is a one-of-a-kind event, bringing together voices from all sectors and areas of the community. Join us for a fruitful, multidisciplinary discussion on AI in the Heartland. We welcome discussions on AI and its place and future in our society, responses to AI in an expanding digital era, and practical applications of AI in all disciplines. We believe that each voice has a valuable perspective that can be shared and that will contribute to a greater understanding of AI and its place in society.

Submitting a proposal offers an opportunity to share your work with a regional audience, connect with collaborators across institutions in the Heartland, and contribute to discussions on AI’s impact and place in our society.

Important Dates

Symposium Dates: November 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2026

Call for sessions closes: July 1st, 2026

Location: Kansas State University, Manhattan Public Library, and Zoom

Submission Link

Please submit proposals to the Microsoft Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SueezTkgXB

For more information and to see our full call, visit our website: https://lib.k-state.edu/technology/ai-and-libraries/ai-symposium/2026-ai-symposium/