The International Association for Computing and Philosophy (IACAP) and the Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour (AISB) will host a joint conference from 1-3 July, 2025 at the University of Twente, NL. Submissions are now closed. The programme will be published soon.

On 30 June, 4TU.ethics will host a workshop on AI and neurotechnology at the University of Twente that will directly precede the conference. This workshop, organised in conjunction with member societies IACAP and AISB, also comprises the formal opening of the joint IACAP-AISB conference. The conference will include symposia, talks, posters, and panels on a range of topics from AI to computing. The 4TU.ethics workshop will give space to consider AI and neurotechnology ethics before an already exciting programme of events.

This highly interdisciplinary workshop is free and open to everyone, although priority will be given to members of 4TU.ethics and those who are registered to attend the conference. The workshop will be followed by a reception which doubles as a 4TU.ethics social event, allowing visitors the opportunity to meet up and (further) discuss ideas over drinks. The workshop is planned in association with this special issue on NeuroAI.

Important Information

• Conference dates: July 1-3
• Conference website: iacapconf.org
• Registration: 2025.tickets.iacapconf.org – early bird rates until May 31, registration closes June 19
• Host Organisation Websites:
  • IACAP.org
  • AISB.org.uk
• Conference location: Enschede, NL.
• Conference host: University of Twente

Keynote Speakers

• AISB Keynote – Philip Brey
• IACAP Covey Award Address – Vincent C. Müller
• IACAP Simon Award Address – Emily Sullivan

IACAP-AISB-2025 Organising Committee [OC]

Y. J. Erden (Univeristy of Twente)
Stephen Rainey (TU Delft)
Rob Wortham (University of Bath)

Arzu Formanek (Fraunhofer Institute)
Björn Lundgren (University of Erlangen)
Hajo Greif (Warsaw University of Technology)

Questions about the conference to: Y. J. Erden and Stephen Rainey
Questions about the symposia to: Y. J. Erden and Stephen Rainey
Questions about non-symposia presentations, posters and registration technicalities: Arzu Fomanek, Björn Lundgren, Hajo Greif

Call for Abstracts and Symposia Proposals (now closed)

The International Association for Computing and Philosophy (IACAP) has a long-lasting tradition of promoting philosophical dialogue and interdisciplinary research on all aspects of computing as it relates to philosophy. IACAP’s members have contributed to shaping the philosophical (both theoretical and applied) debate about computing, information technologies, and artificial intelligence.

The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour (AISB) is the largest Artificial Intelligence Society in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1964, the society has an international membership from academia and industry, with a serious interest in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science and related areas. It is a member of the European Coordinating Committee for Artificial Intelligence.

Our joint 2025 annual meeting will gather philosophers, ethicists, roboticists, and computer scientists and engineers interested topics that include:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Ethics, Philosophy, and Societal Impact of AI and Computing
• Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Human-Machine Interaction
• Cognitive Science and Computational Models of Mind and Behavior
• Embodied, Ecological, and Distributed Cognition
• Consciousness, Emotions, and Affective Computing

We welcome submissions of various kinds:

• Symposia – will typically run one or two full days. Successful applicants will issue their own CfPs and organise reviews
• Individual papers – typically as 30-minute talks (including Q&A)
• Workshops – more open, interactive format, typically as 90-minute sessions
• Poster presentations – either submitted as such or as alternative format for individual papers

Authors of papers are free to decide whether they submit their contributions to one of the accepted symposia or individually – depending on topical fit.

Depending on format, submissions may be published in proceedings either as extended abstracts or as full papers.

Important Dates

• Symposia Proposals extended due date: January 15, 2025.
• Notification of acceptance for Symposia proposals: December 9, 2024 for the submissions sent before December 1. For the later submissions, January 30.
• Extended Abstracts (approx. 1000 words) for individual Presentations, Posters, and Workshops independent of Symposia, extended due date: January 15, 2025. We will accept submissions for a few more days.
• Notification of acceptance for Presentations, Posters, Workshops: March 31, 2025.
• Conference registration opens in early/mid April, 2025.

Additional Details

Individual Papers

• Submissions should be prepared for blind review (Do not include author information in the extended abstract or optional attached pdf);
• Provide an extended abstract of approx. 1000 words;
• Provide a short abstract of 150-200 words suitable for inclusion in the conference program.

Authors should indicate whether they would consider their paper to be alternatively accepted as a poster.

Poster Presentations

• Submissions should be prepared for blind review (Do not include author information in the extended abstract or optional attached pdf);
• Provide an extended abstract of approx. 1000 words;
• Provide a short abstract of 150-200 words suitable for inclusion in the conference program.

Authors should bring their printed posters in A2 format or larger, or equivalent ANSI format and should be prepared to explain and discuss content during poster sessions

Workshops:

• Submissions should be prepared for blind review (Do not include author information in the extended abstract or optional attached pdf);
• Provide an extended abstract of approx. 1000 words;
• Provide a short abstract of 150-200 words suitable for inclusion in the conference program.
• Should explain and justify the specific format chosen

A workshop is an interactive event that needs more time than the 30 minute slots for individual presentations. Authors are free to choose a format they consider appropriate, provided they offer justification.

Symposia proposals:

Submissions should include:

• A title
• A 300-1000 word description of the scope of the symposium, and its relevance to the conference along with the nature of the academic events (talks, posters, panels, demonstrations, etc.)
• Information whether the symposium is intended as a sequel to a symposium at a previous AISB conference
• An indication of whether submissions will be by abstract, extended abstract or full paper
• Your preferences about the intended length of the symposium as a number of days (preferably one or two days; half a day is possible), together with a brief justification
• A description (up to 500 words) of any experience you have in organisation of academic research meetings (n.b. it is not a requirement to have such experience)
• Names and affiliations of any invited speakers you have in mind for the symposium
• Your names and full contact details, together with, if possible, names and workplaces of the members of a preliminary, partial programme committee

Each accepted symposium is organised by its own organising committee The committee proposes the symposium, defines the area(s) and structure for it, issues calls for abstracts/papers etc., manages the process of selecting submitted papers for inclusion, and compiles an electronic file for inclusion in the conference proceedings. Organisers are welcome and encouraged to invite keynote speakers to their symposia.

Individual contributions to Symposia

(Depends on Smyposia organisers)