Center for Informed Democracy & Social - cybersecurity (IDeaS)
About IDeaS Conference 2026
The IDeaS Conference 2026 centres on how AI and online platforms are governed. It takes place in person at the Gates-Hillman Center, Pittsburgh, PA, from Monday, October 12 to Wednesday, October 14, 2026, under the Center for Informed Democracy & Social - cybersecurity (IDeaS). Panels address generative AI accountability, human-AI teams at work, technology and elections, and AI companions for minors. Rob Axtell, George Mason University, gives a keynote, and Michael Prietula of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition is also named.
Registration prices: general $500 and student $400, after Early Bird rates of $400 and $300 ended on September 11. Plans include a Welcome Reception and Poster Session, plus a reserved courtesy room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place.
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Venue: Gates-Hillman Center
Agenda
Monday, October 12
- 09:00–10:20 · Session 1: Online Community Dynamics, Identity, and Discourse
- 10:30–12:30 · Panel 1 - Governing Generative AI: Accountability, Liability, and Public Trust
- 13:30–15:30 · Panel 2 - Governing Human-AI Teams in the Workplace
- 17:00–18:20 · Keynote - Rob Axtell, George Mason University and the Sante Fe Institute — Rob Axtell
Tuesday, October 13
- 09:00–10:20 · Session 1: Platform Governance and Information Integrity
- 10:30–12:30 · Panel 3 - Technology, Elections, and Democratic Resilience
- 13:30–15:30 · Panel 4 - Governing AI Companions for Minor Users
- 17:00–18:20 · Keynote - Michael Prietula, Institute for Human and Machine Cognition — Michael Prietula
Wednesday, October 14
- 09:00–10:20 · Session: Modeling Hybrid Human-AI Systems
- 10:30–12:30 · Poster Lighting Talks
Audience
- Academics, policymakers, industry practitioners, civil society leaders
Speakers
- Rob Axtell
- Michael Prietula
Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Networking & recordings
Welcome Reception and Poster Session
Hotels & travel
A courtesy room block has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place for in-person attendees.
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IDeaS Conference 2026 FAQ
When was IDeaS Conference 2026?
IDeaS Conference 2026 ran Oct 12–14, 2026 (America/New York time zone).
Where is IDeaS Conference 2026 held?
IDeaS Conference 2026 is held at Gates-Hillman Center, Pittsburgh, United States.
Who is IDeaS Conference 2026 for?
The organizer names Academics, policymakers, industry practitioners, civil society leaders.
Is there an online option for IDeaS Conference 2026?
The organizer lists it as an in-person event; no online option was published when we checked.
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