CFP: Workshop on Advancing Fairness in Machine Learning

The Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics is delighted to invite submissions for the Workshop on Advancing Fairness in Machine Learning, a multidisciplinary platform aimed at fostering dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. This workshop seeks to explore fairness in machine learning (ML) from technical, social, legal, and philosophical perspectives, encouraging innovative and practical approaches to addressing bias and inequality in algorithmic systems.

We welcome submissions addressing diverse aspects of fairness in ML, including but not limited to:

• Algorithmic Bias and Fairness: Techniques for bias detection, mitigation, and fairness-aware learning.
• Metrics and Methodologies: Definitions of fairness, evaluation metrics, and trade-offs between fairness and accuracy.
• Ethics and Fairness: Philosophical foundations and ethical implications of fairness in ML.
• Fairness in Practice: Real-world applications and challenges in deploying fair ML systems (e.g., in healthcare, education, hiring, and criminal justice).
• Fairness Across Disciplines: Contributions from sociology, psychology, and economics to understanding and designing fair algorithms.
• Regulatory and Legal Considerations: Policy frameworks, compliance with anti-discrimination laws, and accountability in AI.

We particularly encourage contributions that bridge technical advancements with societal implications and highlight interdisciplinary collaborations.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Length: Abstracts should not exceed 500 words.
• Submission Format: Submit your abstract in PDF format, using 12-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
• Submission Deadline: February 6, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: February 20th, 2025

How to Submit

Please email your abstracts to [email protected] with the subject line: “Abstract Submission – Fairness in ML Workshop.” Include the following in the body of your email:

1. Title of the abstract.
2. Author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s).
3. Contact information (email and phone number).
4. Whether you will be able to attend in-person.

Presentation Format

Accepted abstracts will be presented as 30 minute presentation + 10 minutes for QnA. Presenters will have the opportunity to engage with a multidisciplinary audience and receive feedback to refine their ideas and approaches.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: February 06, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: February 20, 2025
• Workshop Date: April 10-11 2025

Join us to advance the conversation on fairness in ML and shape the future of equitable and responsible AI systems.

For inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].