Dear colleagues, The Call for Submissions for the academic track of AI: Hype, Hope & Humanity – Co-creating Responsible AI across Research, Policy, and Practice is now open. This three-day festival brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and societal partners to co-create responsible AI solutions for societal challenges across areas such as work, health, education, media, food, safety, and defence. We welcome submissions that engage critically and constructively with responsible AI, public values, and real-world impact, including research papers, interdisciplinary contributions, and practice-oriented work. Conference dates: 30 September – 2 October 2026 Location: De Doelen, Rotterdam Submission portal: https://www.eur.nl/en/events/ai-hype-hope-and-humanity-2026-09-29 Submission deadline: 24 May 2026 We encourage submissions from across disciplines and sectors, and particularly welcome contributions that bridge research, practice, and societal impact. Please feel free to share this call with colleagues or networks who may be interested. With kind regards on behalf of the AI MAPS team, Majsa