[Commlist] CFP: International Conference: AI and Children

*Call for Papers for an International Conference*

*Artificial Intelligence and Children : Influencing Societies, Human 
Values and Governance*
Date: September 10-11, 2026
Location:  Bennett University, India

Times School of Media and School of Artificial Intelligence, Bennett 
University invites research papers and practice based presentations for 
an international conference on the theme, *Artificial Intelligence and 
Children:Influencing Societies, Human Values and Governance,  scheduled 
for 10th and 11th September 2026* at Bennett University. The objective 
of the conference is to examine how AI and immersive technologies are 
shaping children’s activities, learnings, identities, and values.
This international conference, through researchers, academicians, 
technologists, educators, parents, policymakers, and child rights 
advocates, aims to identify opportunities, threats, and ethical dilemmas 
around the present and future of AI and children. Authors are encouraged 
to submit original
unpublished work on the following themes (not limited to)

  * AI, Children, and Education
  * Children’s Rights, Safety and AI Ethics
  * AI and Global South Perspectives
  * Digital Future and Ethical Design
  * Society, Values, and Digital Parenting
  * AI, Healthcare and Digital Well-being
  * AI, Immersive Media, and Identity
  * AI, Inclusion, and Accessibility
  * Policy, Governance and SDGs
  * AI, Cognitive Development and Learning Analysis

*
Awards and Publication*
Best papers will be awarded. All the presenters and participants will be 
given certificates.

*Publication Opportunity*
Selected papers will be published in *Palgrave Macmillan* book series.

*Abstract Submission date extended*
The last date for abstract submission is *June 25, 2026*. Abstracts can 
be submitted on the link given below:
https://forms.office.com/r/Tpc17ubnDd 
<https://forms.office.com/r/Tpc17ubnDd>

Full paper submission for accepted abstracts: 20th July 2026

We especially encourage contributions that engage with* socio-cultural 
contexts, and interdisciplinary approaches* to understanding AI and 
childhood.

Practice based and non academic presentations on the topic are 
encouraged from practicing Technologists, Psychologists, Child Rights 
Activists, Platform Designers, Media Professionals, Schools, Think 
Tanks, Govt Representatives and Creative Practitioners

*Presentation Mode*
All presentations will be in person for Indian citizens.
Foreign citizens may present the paper online.

Organiser: Times School of Media and School of Artificial Intelligence, 
Bennett University

Organiser: Times School of Media and School of Artificial Intelligence, 
Bennett University

  We would be grateful if you could circulate this call within your 
networks. We look forward to your submissions and participation.

Email: (icaic2026 /at/ bennett.edu.in) <mailto:(icaic2026 /at/ bennett.edu.in)>


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