NSEA 2026 - National Symposium on Equitable AI

Featured Speakers

World-renowned experts leading the conversation on equitable AI

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Aisha Johnson

Director of AI Ethics, Stanford University

"Algorithmic Bias in Healthcare: Lessons from the Pandemic"

FEATURED SPEAKER

Prof. Marcus Chen

Head of Responsible AI, MIT

"Building Inclusive Machine Learning Systems"

INDUSTRY EXPERT

Prof. Lakisha Williams

Data Science Lead, Google Research

"Fairness-Aware Machine Learning in Practice"

HBCU LEADER

Dr. James Washington

Professor, Howard University

"HBCUs Leading the Future of Equitable AI"

POLICY EXPERT

Dr. Carmen Rodriguez

Chief Technology Officer, TechForGood

"AI Policy and Governance: A Global Perspective"

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Important Dates

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17

Nov

Abstract Submission Deadline

Monday, November 17, 2025 - Submit abstracts by 11:59pm AOE

12

Jan

Acceptance Notification

Authors notified of abstract acceptance

01

Jan

Early Bird Registration Ends

Last chance for discounted registration rates

01

Mar

Regular Registration Deadline

Standard registration rates apply after this date

01

Apr

Final Presentation Materials

Submit final presentation slides and materials

10

Apr

Conference Begins!

Two days of groundbreaking presentations

April 10-11, 2026

About NSEA 2026

Leading the conversation on equitable artificial intelligence

The Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) at Morgan State University hosts the National Symposium on Equitable AI each year. This premier event brings together technologists, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders for critical reflection on AI's past, present, and future.

CEAMLS serves as a crucial resource promoting AI awareness, developing K-12 AI curriculum, providing research opportunities, and fostering a diverse tech ecosystem through novel research.

Mission

Advancing equitable AI through research, education, and collaboration

Venue

Morgan State University - Historic HBCU Campus in Baltimore, MD

Impact

Building a diverse tech ecosystem through novel research and partnerships

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