[Air-L] ASIS&T SIG-AI Symposium "Investigating Interdisciplinary Approaches to Responsible and Ethical AI: Challenges and Opportunities"

[Lala Hajibayova]

Call for Proposals

ASIS&T SIG-AI Symposium "Investigating Interdisciplinary Approaches to Responsible and Ethical AI: Challenges and Opportunities"


Friday, November 14, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Crystal City, Virginia | Pre-Conference Event at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting


SIG-AI calls for a proposal for the ASIS&T SIG-AI Symposium, Investigating Interdisciplinary Approaches to Responsible and Ethical AI: Challenges and Opportunities. This symposium aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to critically examine the challenges and opportunities presented by AI-driven technologies. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and collaborative activities, participants will work together to develop a comprehensive roadmap for an interdisciplinary approach to the responsible, fair, and ethical advancement of AI.

The key questions guiding this symposium are:

What constitutes an effective interdisciplinary approach to the development of responsible AI?

How can we ensure accountability, transparency, and explainability in AI-driven information services and practices?

How can we address the environmental impacts of AI applications and/or solutions?

What design principles should guide AI development to uphold human values and rights while ensuring equitable and fair access to information?

How can information professionals contribute to ensuring fair and equitable access to information sources and services while also addressing the digital divide that is further exacerbated by rapidly advancing AI technologies?


Who Should Submit?
We encourage submissions from a wide range of voices, including scholars, practitioners, students, and first-time ASIS&T presenters. 


What are Proposal Requirements?
An 800-word proposal (excluding references) that aligns with or builds upon the symposium's guiding questions should be submitted via the Google Form linked below. Submissions must follow APA formatting style.  The deadline for proposal submission is July 25, 2025. The submission form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGIxl8QQsJII4fBbuXGwigGTB4PYsJIt0Xcg4tAShSzaa_Tw/viewform?usp=header>
What is the Proposal Review Timeline?

Proposal Submissions: June 25-July 20, 2025
Review: July 21- 31, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2025

What is the Registration Fee? 
All presenters must register for and attend the in-person symposium by August 7, 2025. Registration fees are:
• $280 for ASIS&T members
• $200 for student members

Symposia rates will increase by $25  after August 7 and again after October 31.

Will Travel Funds be Provided? 
SIG-AI will offer a limited number of student registration waivers,  travel grants, and best paper awards. 


We look forward to your submissions.

Sincerely,

ASIST SIG-AI Symposium Organizing Committee



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Lala Hajibayova
Associate Professor
School of Information
Kent State University
lhajibay at kent.edu <mailto:lhajibay at kent.edu>