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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Governing with AI: The Role of Data Science and AI in Evidence-Based Public Policy, Ethical Leadership, and Digital Transformation

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has penetrated most aspects of daily life. While it can be used to promote the goals of public sector development, integrated cooperation among societal actors is needed to use AI to further the democratization of public institutions.

Pursuing this goal, the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies – Data Science for Public Policy Program, in partnership with Rizal Technological University’s Data Science and Smart Analytics Research Unit and Sen. Neptali A. Gonzales Research Center for Development Studies, invite researchers, policymakers, AI practitioners, AI developers, and innovators to submit abstracts of their studies to take part in the growing dialogue on the intersections of public policy and AI, and to provide a guided foundation for the future of governance and policymaking amid the future of AI use.

This two-day online conference in November 2026 will tackle the following research areas:

    • Artificial Intelligence in Governance
    • Ethics, Privacy, and Responsible Al
    • Data Science for Public Policy
    • Decision Support Systems
    • Smart Cities and Urban Analytics
    • Health, Education, and Social Analytics
    • Digital Transformation in Public Institutions
    • Sustainability and Environmental Intelligence

Come and take part in this opportunity to contribute to the development of smarter, more responsive, and citizen-centric governance.

Deadline of Abstract Submissions: July 15, 2026