Call for Papers:

Artificial Intelligence and Children: Influencing Societies, Human Values and Governance
An International Conference
September 10-11, 2026
Times School of Media and School of Artificial Intelligence
Bennett University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India [and online]
https://necs.org/news/calls-for-papers/artificial-intelligence-and-children-influencing-societies-human-values-and

Deadline for submissions of abstracts: May 3, 2026 (full papers for accepted abstracts due June 21, 2026)

The Times School of Media and School of Artificial Intelligence at 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 Authors are encouraged to submit original unpublished work on the following themes (not limited to)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
• Children and Vision Viksit Bharat@2047
• 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 an edited volume by a publisher of international repute.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

The deadline for submissions is May 3, 2026. Abstracts can be submitted on the link given below:

https://forms.office.com/r/Tpc17ubnDd

Full paper submission for accepted abstracts: 21st June 2026

We especially encourage contributions that engage with *Global South perspectives, 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

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

Email: icaic2026@bennett.edu.in