The Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) at Morgan State University is pleased to announce its 1st annual National Symposium on Equitable AI, to be hosted in Baltimore, Maryland on April 5, 2024. This event is an opportunity for critical and constructive reflection on AI’s past, present, and future, with special attention to issues of equity and racial bias.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Equitability of AI applications in education, healthcare, and criminal justice
- Legacies of bias and diversity gaps in datasets
- Enhancing diversity in AI research and development
- The role of equity in AI ethics, policy, and governance managing environmental impacts of AI
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.
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.
The Agenda
8:00 am – 8:45 am
Registration
8:45 am – 9:15 am
Welcome, opening remarks
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Keynote #1:
Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Keynote #2:
Michael Running Wolf
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Coffee Break
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Talks (Breakout Sessions):
Session #1: Equitable AI Policy
- Sonia Gipson Rankin (University of New Mexico)
- Reva Schwartz (NIST)
Session #2: Responsible AI in Research
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Fahmi Khalifa (Morgan State)
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Gloria Washington (Howard University)
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Keynote #3:
John Passmore
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Keynote #4:
Hal Daumé
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Coffee Break
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Talks (Breakout Sessions):
Session #3: Algorithmic Fairness
- Angelina Wang (Princeton)
- Alycia Carey (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
- Alexander Williams Tolbert (Emory)
Session #4: Equitable AI in Law and Industry
- Nishant Shah (Maryland Governer’s Office)
- Malur Narayan (CTO, Latimer)
- Tom Conley (Idaho Research Laboratory)
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Coffee Break
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Keynote #5:
Solon Barocas
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Panel discussion with all speakers
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Reception
Speakers
Angelina Wang
Princeton University
Alycia Carey
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Hal Daumé
University of Maryland
Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup
Duke University
Fahmi Khalifa
Morgan State University
Sonia Gipson Rankin
University of New Mexico
Reva Schwartz
National Institute of Standards & Technology
Malur Narayan
CTO, Latimer
Nishant Shah
Maryland Governer’s Office
Michael Running Wolf
Founder, Indigenous AI
Gabriella Waters
Morgan State University
Alexander Williams Tolbert
Emory University
Gloria Washington
Howard University
Alycia Carey
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Hal Daumé
University of Maryland
John Pasmore
Founder and CEO, Latimer
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. This 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.
