Hello everyone,
We invite you to submit an abstract to the 5th annual Workshop on AI & Analytics for Social Good to be held at the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland on April 24, 2026. The workshop brings together academics, thought leaders and stakeholders to discuss how analytics can support organizations, including government entities, non-profits, and social impact organizations, in improving their reach and impact through innovative use of data and models. The overarching theme is analytics for good.
We are agnostic about the topic of research provided it fits into the workshop theme. We particularly encourage young scholars, junior faculty and PhD students to submit their work.
Important Dates
● Submission Deadline: February 14, 2026
● Notification of Acceptance: March 1, 2026<w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr>
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● Conference Date: April 24<w:sdt sdttag="goog_rdk_14" id="2131203842"></w:sdt>, 2026
Submission Requirements:
· Extended abstract:
o 3 pages maximum, excluding references; 11-12 point font; 1.5/double spacing
o Include: Title, author names & email addresses
o Highlight: Research questions/goals, novelty, methodological approach, main results, and impact or potential for impact.
· Submit abstracts by email to socialimpactanalytics@umd.edu.
We look forward to reading your impactful work,
Jessica, John, Jui, Margret and Hamsa
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Margret Bjarnadottir
Associate Professor of Management Science and Statistics
University of Maryland
College Park MD
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