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Conference Program

N-SEA 2026 — Two Days of Innovation

April 10-11, 2026 | Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

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Program Overview

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Friday, April 10

Opening & Foundations

  • •Registration & Welcome Reception
  • •Opening Keynote
  • •Foundation Sessions
  • •Poster Session & Networking
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
02

Saturday, April 11

Research & Innovation

  • •Technical Sessions
  • •Workshops & Tutorials
  • •Industry Panel
  • •Student Research Showcase
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday, April 10 - Day 1

Morning Sessions

Registration & Welcome Coffee

8:00 — 9:00 AM

Registration desk opens, welcome coffee, networking

Opening Keynote: "The Future of Equitable AI"

9:00 — 10:00 AM

Dr. [Keynote Speaker] - Distinguished Professor of Computer Science

Coffee Break & Networking

10:00 — 10:30 AM

Refreshments and informal networking

☀️ Late Morning Sessions

Session 1A: Algorithmic Bias Detection

10:30 — 12:00 PM

Latest research in bias identification and measurement techniques

Session 1B: Community-Engaged AI Research

10:30 — 12:00 PM

Participatory approaches to AI development and deployment

🍽️ Afternoon Sessions

Lunch & Poster Session

12:00 — 2:00 PM

Networking lunch with student poster presentations

Panel: "AI Ethics in Practice"

2:00 — 3:30 PM

Industry leaders discuss real-world ethical AI implementation

🌆 Evening

Welcome Reception

6:00 — 8:00 PM

Cocktail reception with live music, networking, and local cuisine

Saturday, April 11 - Day 2

Morning Sessions

Keynote: "Algorithmic Justice in the Age of AI"

9:00 — 10:00 AM

Prof. [Speaker Name] - Leading AI Ethics Researcher

Technical Sessions Block 1

10:30 — 12:00 PM

Parallel sessions: Fairness Metrics | Data Justice | Healthcare AI Ethics

🍽️ Afternoon Sessions

Working Lunch & Student Mentorship

12:00 — 1:30 PM

Mentorship sessions pairing students with industry professionals

Workshops & Tutorials

1:30 — 3:00 PM

Hands-on workshops: Bias Detection Tools | Fairness Testing | Policy Analysis

Industry Panel: "Scaling Equitable AI"

3:30 — 5:00 PM

Tech leaders share experiences implementing fair AI at scale

🌆 Evening

Student Research Showcase & Awards

6:00 — 8:00 PM

Student presentations, poster judging, and best paper awards

Special Events & Workshops

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Student Events

Learning & Growth

  • •PhD Student Consortium
  • •Career Fair & Industry Meetup
  • •Mentorship Speed Dating
  • •Student Research Competition
  • •Graduate School Information Session
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Technical Workshops

Hands-on Learning

  • •Hands-on Bias Detection Tools
  • •Fairness Metrics Implementation
  • •Explainable AI Techniques
  • •Policy Analysis Framework
  • •Community Engagement Methods
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Networking Events

Building Connections

  • •Welcome Reception (Day 1)
  • •Industry-Academia Mixer
  • •Community Leaders Roundtable
  • •HBCU Partnership Meeting
  • •Alumni & Friends Gathering
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Policy Sessions

Governance & Ethics

  • •Federal AI Policy Update
  • •State-Level Implementation
  • •International Governance Trends
  • •Legal Framework Analysis
  • •Regulatory Best Practices

Conference App & Virtual Participation

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Whova App

Mobile Experience

  • •Interactive program schedule
  • •Speaker profiles and abstracts
  • •Networking and messaging
  • •Session ratings and feedback
  • •Live Q&A and polling
  • •Digital business cards

Available on iOS and Android. Download links sent to registered participants.

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Virtual Participation

Remote Access

  • •Live streaming of all keynotes
  • •Interactive virtual breakout rooms
  • •Digital poster hall
  • •Virtual networking lounges
  • •Access to recorded sessions
  • •Online workshop participation

Full access to digital resources and networking opportunities for remote attendees.

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