Foundations of Ethics in AI (FEAI) (16 to 19 June 2026)
Foundations of Ethical AI Workshop will be held from 16 to 19 June 2026 at IIIT Hyderabad. The workshop will be an engaging and immersive program designed for students, researchers, and practitioners eager to build responsible and ethical AI systems.
With the rapid success of Large Language Models (LLMs), AI has become increasingly ubiquitous and central to decision-making across diverse domains. This makes addressing challenges such as fairness, trustworthiness, robustness, explainability, and privacy more critical than ever. Through expert-led talks and interactive sessions, the workshop provides a strong foundation along with insights into cutting-edge research in ethical AI.
The program also features hands-on sessions and offers participants the opportunity to showcase their work through poster presentations, making it a vibrant platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
The Foundations of Ethical AI Workshop 2026 is crafted as a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue on both the technical and societal dimensions of AI.
The event link: mll.iiit.ac.in/feai/
Digital Demos: Data, Power and Politics in the EU and India (9 and 10 September 2026)
International conference on Digital Demos: Data, Power and Politics in the EU and India is being organised by Jean Monnet Module on “Digital Democracy and Data Governance in the European Union” Human Sciences Research Centre, IIIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with IHub Data, IIIT Hyderabad and Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad.
Date: September 9-10, 2026
Venue: IIIT Hyderabad
India Concept note
Who controls the flows of data that increasingly affect citizens’ lives? What new forms of power are emerging through data brokers, aggregators, monetisers, and digital infrastructures? Can regulatory frameworks keep pace with the rapidly evolving political economy of data-driven systems? As data becomes central to governance, economic value creation, and political authority, debates on digital regulation are expanding beyond privacy towards broader questions of power, ownership, and control. Data is no longer merely collected; it is aggregated, monetised, traded and embedded within complex infrastructures such as data centres, cloud architectures and digital platforms. This raises urgent concerns about accountability, transparency, and democratic oversight in an increasingly datafied world. Against this backdrop, the European Union and India represent two distinct yet influential approaches to governing data. While the EU’s rights-based model has shaped global normative values, India’s evolving approach reflects its emphasis on digital public infrastructure and developmental priorities. In this context, the second edition of Digital Demos examines data governance as an ecosystem, encompassing legal and policy frameworks, market actors, and technological infrastructures. It aims to provide a platform for rigorous academic dialogue and critical debate, examining data regulation and its absence, and fostering interdisciplinary and comparative insights on their global implications.
Themes
We encourage submissions that address, but are not necessarily limited to:
Comparative Frameworks for Data Governance
Data Infrastructures and Digital Ecosystems • Data Economies and Emerging Stakeholders
Data and the Public Good
Digital Public Infrastructure and Policies
Digital Divides and the Reimagining of Rights
Accountability and Transparency for Data Fiduciaries
Sustainability and Environmental Implications of Data Centres
Geopolitics of Data Sovereignty and Data Diplomacy
Future Trajectories of Data in AI Governance
Submission Guidelines
We invite submissions of original research papers from scholars across disciplines such as European and international law, political science, public policy, sociology, international relations, diplomacy studies, and development studies. Abstracts should be between 500 and 700 words and clearly include the paper title, research objectives, methodology, key findings, and the relevance to the conference theme. Each submission must be accompanied by a brief bio of the author(s), including their institutional affiliation and contact information.
Key Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 (5 PM IST)
Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2026
Draft Paper Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026
Link for Abstract Submission: https://forms.office.com/r/n3GMZt1DWV
Registration and Logistics: There is no registration fee. The conference organisers will provide catering for tea/coffee and lunch during the conference. All other expenses, including travel and accommodation, will be the responsibility of the participants.
Conference Convenor: Dr. Aakansha Natani, Human Sciences Research Centre, IIIT Hyderabad
Email: aakansha.natani@iiit.ac.in
Conference Co-Convenor: Prof. Manjari Katju, Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad
InDIITA Workshop 2026 (9 May 2026)
As digital systems scale, what is built into them determines who is included, whose identity is recognized, what can be trusted, and whether individuals truly have agency.
Making Dignity, Inclusion, Identity, Trust & Agency the default.
📅 09 May 2026
📍 International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad, India
🎯 One-day cross-sector working forum
Themes include:
* Digital Trade & Interoperability
* Explainable & Trustworthy AI
* AI & Data Infrastructure
* Digital Government & Policy Architecture
* Identity Systems
Be part of conversations shaping responsible digital systems and governance.
Register now: https://konfhub.com/indiita-2026-diita-by-default-making-human-values-the-baseline-of-digital-systems
DSAA – 2026 (6 to 9 October 2026)
The 13th IEEE International Conference on Data Science and Advanced Analytics (DSAA-2026) will be held in New Delhi, India on 6 to 9 October 2026. It features its strong interdisciplinary synergy between statistics, computing and information/intelligence sciences, and cross-domain interactions between academia and business for data science and analytics. DSAA sets up a high standard for its organizing committee, keynote speeches, submissions to main conference and special sessions, and a competitive rate for paper acceptance. DSAA has been widely recognized as a dedicated flagship annual meeting in data science and analytics such as by the Google Metrics and China Computer Foundation. DSAA-2026 provides a premier forum that brings together researchers, industry and government practitioners, as well as developers and users of big data solutions for the exchange of the latest theoretical developments in Data Science and the best practice for a wide range of applications.
Date: 6 to 9 October 2026
Venue: New Delhi
Homepage: https://dsaa2026.dsaa.co/
TechForward Seminar (21 April 2026)
TechForward Seminar on Improving Seller Productivity with Agentic AI
Date – 21 April 2026
Time – 3:30 PM
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4ss47wa7
F C Kohli Day (17 March 2026)
Every year, International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad commemorates Kohli Day to honour the legacy of F. C. Kohli—widely regarded as the father of the Indian IT industry. The annual event celebrates his vision of building world-class computing research and education in India, bringing together pioneers whose work continues to shape the future of technology.
This year’s F. C. Kohli Day Distinguished Lecture (17 March, 4 PM) features legendary roboticist Takeo Kanade, a pioneer of computer vision and autonomous systems and a longtime professor at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute.
In his talk, Prof. Kanade will share stories of “fun research” in robotics—how curiosity-driven experimentation and bold ideas can lead to transformative innovation. From foundational advances in computer vision to real-world robotics applications, his work has influenced generations of researchers and engineers worldwide.
If you’re interested in AI, robotics, computer vision, or the future of intelligent systems, this is a lecture you won’t want to miss.
📅 17 March 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 IIIT Hyderabad / Online
🔗 Register here: https://iiit-ac-in.zoom.us/meeting/register/kpmXIddeQk-GYcefWVWBTw#/registration
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of innovation that F. C. Kohli championed and hear from one of the pioneers shaping the future of robotics. 🚀
IIIT Hyderabad’s Annual R&D Showcase 2026 (14 and 15 March 2026)
IIIT Hyderabad invites you to its flagship celebration of research and innovation — a dynamic platform that brings together path-breaking work from across disciplines. From Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to Cybersecurity, VLSI, Geospatial Technologies, and beyond, the Annual R&D Showcase highlights ideas, prototypes, and technologies that are shaping the future.
Each year, the showcase opens our labs to the world, offering industry leaders, academia, policymakers, and the larger community a first-hand look at cutting-edge research emerging from the institute.
This Year’s Theme
Trust in Technology: Security. Privacy. Transparency.
As technology becomes deeply embedded in everyday life, building systems that are secure, privacy-preserving, and transparent has never been more critical. This year’s theme explores how research and innovation at IIIT Hyderabad are addressing these foundational challenges to create trustworthy digital ecosystems.
Date – 14 & 15 March 2026
Join us as we celebrate innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of impactful research.
Workshop: Empathy and Storytelling in End-of-Life Care (12 February 2026)
The Human Sciences Research Centre (HSRC) at IIIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Indian Association of Palliative Care and Sparsh Hospice, is organising a workshop on End-of-Life Care on 12 February 2026.
The workshop aims to foster meaningful dialogue among academicians, medical professionals, and caregivers on the ethical, clinical, and human dimensions of end-of-life care. Participants are welcome to attend any session or talk of interest.
Urban AI Forum: Rethinking Cities by Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (29 January 2026)
The event will bring together academia, civil society, industry leaders, and policy makers to talk about Artificial Intelligence and the future of Cities. We welcome you to join, A panel discussion featuring industry and government representatives on Smart Cities: Applications, Planning & Implementation of AI A panel discussion featuring civil society and academic voices on Urban Futures of Sustainability, Inclusivity and Democracy Connecting Urban Data Platforms: Insights from IUDX and Institut Paris Region.
Please register for the event at: https://forms.office.com/r/PQfY5VANC4
Bahu Bhasa 2025 (6 to 8 November 2025)
IIIT Hyderabad is hosting Bahu Bhasa 2025 from 6 – 8 November 2025, a three-day event celebrating India’s linguistic diversity through the lens of policy, technology, and community. The event will bring together academics, technologists, policymakers, open knowledge enthusiasts and community organisations to deliberate on the future of Indian languages in the digital age. A key area of focus is the challenges and opportunities for low-resource and underrepresented languages, covering themes of language documentation, digital preservation, and open knowledge ecosystems. This event will also serve as a space to map emerging issues and ongoing work on digital language conservation, revitalisation and development, and identify actionable areas for collaboration.
Key themes for discussion include:
● Policy: This theme will discuss the role of policy and planning in shaping linguistic diversity and addressing barriers. This includes recent policy developments across sectors such as technology, education and governance, and their impact on everyday use of Indian languages.
● Technology: This theme will explore how digital technologies mediate meaningful access and use of Indian languages, what are existing infrastructural gaps and the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. It will specifically focus on advancements in Indic language computing, localisation and open knowledge projects contributing to the same.
● Community: This theme will unpack language as lived culture and social experiment, through its everyday experiences and creative expression. In addition to a showcase and critical discussion on community-led projects on language documentation, preservation and revitalization, it will also explore ways to foreground community-led work on Indian languages.
This three-day event would comprise a mix of sessions across formats such as roundtable and panel discussions, workshops, demonstrations, and a fireside conversation.
Organised by the Open Knowledge Initiatives (OKI), RCTS in collaboration with the Language Technologies Research Centre (LTRC), IIIT Hyderabad.