The Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) at Morgan State University hosts the National Symposium on Equitable AI each year. The event brings together technologists, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders for critical and constructive reflection on artificial intelligence’s past, present, and future, with special attention to issues of equity and racial bias.
CEAMLS Mission Statement
To facilitate the development, deployment, and verification of socially responsible and equitable artificial intelligence systems and to ensure the public is well-informed of how evolving technologies in this space affect their health, prosperity, and happiness.
For our 2025 theme, Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities, we especially welcome talks and presentations on:
Economy
- Labor market displacement
- Automated decision-making in real-world practice
- Parity and equity throughout the AI-mediated workforce
Environment
- AI’s carbon footprint
- AI applications for managing environmental risks
- Agriculture, land-use, and natural resource management
- AI and the built environment
Education
- AI in K-12 education
- AI in higher education
- Individualized learning
Healthcare
- Precision medicine and personalized medicine
- AI and social determinants of health
- AI for safety and security of health benefit systems
- AI for behavioral health
Criminal Justice
- Criminal risk assessment tools in practice
- Predictive policing: risks and impacts, including for biases and equity
- AI applications for evaluation of equity and bias in policing
Diversity
- Studies of diversity’s impacts on AI research
- Conceptualizing diverse diversities: disciplinary, cultural, etc.
- AI-supported communication and integration in diverse team
CEAMLS Vision Statement
The Center for Equitable AI and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) facilitates the research, development of standards, identification of new methods, and advancement of innovative technologies that benefit everyone on the planet. CEAMLS serves as an interdisciplinary nexus for thought leadership in the application of fair and unbiased technology and its applications. The Center will remain rooted in scholarly stewardship, cultivating the next generation of students at all levels, as well as life-long learners across industries and areas of study.
The Center for Equitable AI and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) facilitates the research, development of standards, identification of new methods, and advancement of innovative technologies that benefit everyone on the planet. CEAMLS serves as an interdisciplinary nexus for thought leadership in the application of fair and unbiased technology and its applications. The Center will remain rooted in scholarly stewardship, cultivating the next generation of students at all levels, as well as life-long learners across industries and areas of study.
2025 Agenda
8:30 am – 9:15 am
April 5, 2025
Registration, Continental Breakfast
9:15 am – 9:30 am
Welcome, opening remarks
Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Arjune Sen Oxford University
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break
Coffee and tea will be available in the lobby.
10:30 am – 11:50 am
Breakout Sessions
10:30 am – 11:50 pm
Session Topics and Speakers:
Session #1: AI in Society
- Larry Liu, Morgan State University
- Alexander Tolbert, Emory University
- Gaspard Tissander, Rutgers University
- Genevieve Smith, Oxford
Session #2: AI in Medicine
- Ashley Lewis, Stanford
- Freeman Agyemang, Morgan State University
- Talita Honorato-Rzeszwicz, Pfizer
- Nesim Aslantar, Indiana University
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Special Guests:
National Security, Equity, & AI: A Conversation with Senior Leadership from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Fayrouz Saad (Assistant Secretary, Office of Partnership & Engagement), Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia (Officer, Office of Civil Rights & Civil Liberties)
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Keynote #3: Equitability, Inclusiveness, & Bias in Generative AI: A Conversation
John Pasmore (Founder and CEO, Latimer), Chuck Faush (Miles College)
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Keynote #4: Fairness & Trustworthiness in Generative AI
Hal Daumé (University of Maryland)
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Coffee Break
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Talks (Breakout Sessions):
Session #3: Algorithmic Fairness
- Equality is not Equity: Recognizing Group Differences in AI
- Angelina Wang (Princeton)
- Causal Fairness: Perspectives from Social & Formal Sciences
- Alycia Carey (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
- Causal Agnosticism About Race: Variable Selection Problems in Causal Inference
- Alexander Williams Tolbert (Emory)
Session #4: Equitable AI in Engineering, Industry, & Government
- AI Through the State Government Lens
- Nishant Shah (Maryland Governor’s Office)
- Malur Narayan (CTO, Latimer)
- Understanding Conscious & Unconscious Bias in AI & ML
- Tom Conley (Idaho Research Laboratory)
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Coffee Break
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Keynote #5: Less Discriminatory Algorithms
Solon Barocas (Microsoft / Cornell University)
5:45 pm – 6:30 pm
Panel discussion, Q&A
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Reception
Speakers
Sina Fazelpour
Northeastern University
Rachel Graham
Baltimore Office of Promotion of the Arts
Willie May
Morgan State University
Fay Cobb Payton
North Carolina State / Rutgers
Arjune Sen
Oxford
Mona Sloane
UVA
Agus Sudjianto
Wells Fargo
Alexander Williams Tolbert
Emory University
Gloria Washington
Howard University
Sponsorship
Transform the Future With Us
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes every facet of society, the National Symposium on Equitable AI invites visionaries to support a landmark event dedicated to fostering inclusivity, fairness, and equity in AI technologies. The Symposium will convene leading minds in technology, policy, academia, and social advocacy to chart a path toward more ethical AI development and usage.
Why Sponsor?
Impact: As a sponsor, you have the unique opportunity to influence the conversation around equitable AI, demonstrating your commitment to responsible AI development. Your support will help bring together diverse voices and perspectives, essential for driving meaningful change in the industry.
Join Us
The National Symposium on Equitable AI is more than an event; it’s a movement towards creating a more inclusive, fair, and equitable technological future. Your sponsorship not only supports this vital conversation but also positions your organization as a leader in shaping the future of AI.
Networking and Collaboration
The Symposium offers exclusive networking opportunities with thought leaders, potential collaborators, and innovators. Sponsors will have access to VIP events, roundtable discussions, and bespoke matchmaking sessions to facilitate valuable connections that can drive future innovations.
Custom Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome the opportunity to create bespoke sponsorship experiences that align with your specific interests and goals. Whether it’s sponsoring a scholarship for emerging leaders, underwriting a technology showcase, or something entirely unique, we’re excited to collaborate with you.
For more details on sponsorship packages and to discuss how you can be part of this transformative event, please contact our Sponsorship Team at albert.sweets@morgan.edu.
For more details on sponsorship packages and to discuss how you can be part of this transformative event, please contact our Sponsorship Team at albert.sweets@morgan.edu.
