CFP: 2026 Graduate Conference AI and Emotions

Topic Areas 

Philosophy of AI 

Philosohpoy of Emotions 

The graduate students of the Philosophy department at the University at Albany are pleased to announce the 2026 Graduate Philosophy Conference, to be held in person on April 11th, 2026, in Albany, New York. The theme of the conference is AI and Emotions, broadly construed. We are especially interested in papers that focus on the way AI shapes human emotions through interactions and how AI demonstrates, imitates, and responds to emotions. We also welcome submissions that focus on either of these topics individually. Papers should be suitable for a 30-minute presentation (approximately 3,000-4,000 words).

Keynote Speaker

The keynote speaker will be Cameron Kirk-Giannini.

Submission Guidelines

• Eligibility:
  Submissions are open to current graduate students in philosophy. Co-authored papers are welcome, provided that all authors are current graduate students in philosophy.
• Paper Length:
• 3000-4,000, excluding abstract and references
• Abstract:
• Maximum 300 words
• Format:
• docx, or pdf
• Submissions must be prepared for anonymous review                                         

What to Submit:

1. An anonymized pdf or docx containing:

·      Paper title

·      Abstract (≤300 words)

·      Full paper

2.   A separate cover page including:

·      Author name(s)

·      Paper title

·      Institutional affiliation

·      Contact information

Submission & Notification Timeline

• Submission deadline: February 22nd, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: March 8th, 2026

The conference will provide:

• Light breakfast 
• Buffet-style lunch 
• Dinner following the conference 

For traveling presenters, we can also arrange housing with University at Albany graduate students, depending on availability.

Submissions & Inquiries

Please send submissions, or any questions, to: [email protected]

Accessibility Needs 

Please contact the organizers with any accessibility needs.