{"id":314,"date":"2026-07-07T12:58:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T11:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/?p=314"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:56:11","slug":"international-conference-on-hcai-gender-equality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/international-conference-on-hcai-gender-equality\/","title":{"rendered":"HerHCAI 2026: International Conference on Gender Equality in AI Technology and STEM Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><strong>Call for Papers &#8211; Deadline Extended!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Following the strong interest in our Call for Papers and requests from prospective authors, we are pleased to announce that the <strong>paper submission deadline has been extended<\/strong>. This extension gives authors additional time to prepare and submit their work. We warmly invite researchers, academics, practitioners and professionals to take advantage of the extended deadline and contribute to the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-palette-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please see the new Submission Deadline below.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-palette-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss this extended opportunity to share your research, connect with others and contribute to important conversations in the field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HerHCAI 2026 International Conference on Gender Equality in AI Technology and STEM Education will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and system builders to shape the future of trustworthy, secure, resilient, and responsible AI and to advocate for gender equality in AI technology policy and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference will examine AI&#8217;s social, ethical, legal, and technical challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective, with a core focus on just and inclusive technology. It will provide a platform for women in STEM to gain peer recognition, network with leaders, and share their work. Awards will be presented to outstanding women in HCAI to inspire the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conference Tracks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gender, Inclusion, and STEM Education &#8211; Landscape and Challenges (empirical studies, literature reviews, global comparisons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human-Centred AI: Frameworks, Ethics, Policy, Legal, Security, Governance and Inclusive Design (AI system design, fairness, transparency, participatory methods)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI Literacy, Curriculum, and Pedagogy (teaching AI inclusively, curriculum innovation, educator training)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pathways, Mentorship, and Institutional Change (mentorship models, policy, industry\u2013academia collaboration) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Perspectives and Cross-Cultural Studies (UK\u2013Nigeria findings, comparisons, community engagement)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-vision-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-vision-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-vision-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-vision-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-vision-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-vision-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HerHCAI 2026 aims to position gender equality in AI as a shared priority across academia, industry, and government bringing together commercial, academic, political, and media professionals to advocate for just, inclusive AI policy and practice across the world<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Research Challenge<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI systems trained on biased or unrepresentative data reproduce and amplify gender inequality from health tools that misdiagnose women to systems that reinforce stereotypes and discourage women from pursuing AI careers. Compounding this, women remain significantly under-represented in AI\/HCAI research and development, meaning the perspectives needed to catch and correct these biases are often missing from the room.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-Challenge-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-Challenge-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-Challenge-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-Challenge-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-Challenge-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Conference-Challenge-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Research-Impact-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-484 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Research-Impact-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Research-Impact-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Research-Impact-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Research-Impact-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Research-Impact-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Expected Impact<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raised awareness among policymakers, educators, and industry on gender bias in AI and how to address it. Shaping policy, standards, and practice across academia, industry, and government.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Springer Peer-Reviewed<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indexed in the Springer Women in Engineering series<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Nature.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-560 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Nature.jpeg 597w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Nature-300x168.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-365a876e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-69bc4bdf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paper Format<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-container-content-69bc4bdf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Length<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-container-content-69bc4bdf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Review Model<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submission System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Manuscripts must be submitted as PDF files using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springernature.com\/gp\/authors\/publish-a-book\/step-by-step-conference-proceedings#:~:text=for%20volume%20editors-,Information,-for%20authors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Springer Nature Template<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Up to 8 pages, including appendices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Double-blind peer review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-69bc4bdf wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmt3.research.microsoft.com\/herHCAI2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft CMT<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academics and researchers<\/strong> working in AI, HCAI, ethics, or gender studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policymakers and government officials<\/strong> to engage with research on gender-equitable AI regulation and policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry professionals and corporate executives<\/strong> from AI\/tech companies interested in responsible AI practices and diverse development teams <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educators<\/strong> looking to integrate HCAI and gender-bias awareness into STEM curricula <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Students<\/strong> interested in AI\/STEM career paths <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media professionals<\/strong> helping amplify the conference&#8217;s findings and messaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\"><strong>Important Dates<\/strong> &#8211; Extended Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Call for special sessions<\/td><td><strong>13th July 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper submission deadline<\/td><td><strong><s>2nd October 2026<\/s><\/strong> Extended to <strong>23rd October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper acceptance notification<\/td><td><strong><s>23rd October 2026<\/s><\/strong> Extended to <strong>13th November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration Due<\/td><td><strong><s>6th November 2026<\/s><\/strong> Extended to <strong>20th November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Camera ready submission<\/td><td><strong><s>23rd November 2026<\/s><\/strong> Extended to <strong>27th November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poster \/ Industry speaker abstract submission deadline<\/td><td><strong><s>30th October 2026<\/s><\/strong> Extended to <strong>20th November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acceptance notification of poster \/ industry speaker<\/td><td><strong><s>13th November 2026<\/s><\/strong> Extended to <strong>27th October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conference Date<\/td><td><strong>10th &#8211; 11th December 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Authors (Physical Mode)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Authors (Online Mode)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Registration (Physical Mode)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Registration (Online Mode)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non author\/ Industry Delegate (Physical Mode)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No author \/Industry Delegate (Online Mode)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conference Date<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paper Submission Portal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cmt3.research.microsoft.com\/herHCAI2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Paper<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keynote Speakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Alan.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Alan.png 902w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Alan-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Alan-768x744.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Prof. Alan Dix <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emeritus Professor<br>Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, UK<br>and Emeritus Professor, Computational Foundry<br>Swansea University, Wales, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/AM_Bio_Pic.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/AM_Bio_Pic.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/AM_Bio_Pic-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/AM_Bio_Pic-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/AM_Bio_Pic-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Dr Alaa Mohasseb<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence. University of Portsmouth, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Gbemi.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Gbemi.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Gbemi-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Gbemi-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Gbemi-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Dr. Gbemisola Adetayo <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responsible AI Transformation &amp; Governance Architech | Principal, Arrell Advisory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Salma.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Salma.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Salma-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Salma-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Salma-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Prof. Salma Abbasi, PhD, FRGS, FCMI, FRSA<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founder, Chairperson and CEO, eWorldwide Group<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1078\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-13.40.13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-13.40.13.png 1078w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-13.40.13-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-13.40.13-1024x878.png 1024w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-13.40.13-768x658.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1078px) 100vw, 1078px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Prof. Olumide Olayinka Obe<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federal University of Technology Akure. Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Parisa-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Parisa-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Parisa-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Parisa-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Parisa-1-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Dr Parisa Eslambolchilar<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founder &amp; Director. Intelligent Education Systems Ltd<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Organising Committee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Bola.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Bola.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Bola-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Bola-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Bola-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Dr Bola Omisade<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Head, Creative Computing Research Centre, Cardiff School of Technology. Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Fiona-1-1017x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Fiona-1-1017x1024.png 1017w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Fiona-1-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Fiona-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Fiona-1-768x773.png 768w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Fiona-1.png 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Dr Fiona Carroll<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reader in Human Computer Interaction. Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-12.49.59-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-12.49.59-2.png 682w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-12.49.59-2-300x293.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>Dr Alexis Bennett<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research Associate. Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-08-at-20.52.41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-08-at-20.52.41.png 796w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-08-at-20.52.41-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-08-at-20.52.41-768x772.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Prof. Olutayo Boyinbode<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor of Computer Science. The Federal University of Technology Akure. Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keynote addresses from leading AI figures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel discussions with policymakers, academics, and industry leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper presentations and research spotlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness-raising interactive sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer recognition awards ceremony for women in STEM HCAI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Peer Recognition Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference will present awards to recognise outstanding women in HCAI. Categories to be confirmed by the project team. Award nominations will be open to all project participants, mentors, and the wider AI community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Venue and Travel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage our participants to physically attend the conference in Cardiff. We look forward to welcoming you to this vibrant Welsh capital city<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. 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