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Name: Call for Papers: URAI Symposium 2026. AI and the Human in the Loop
Start: 2026-04-08T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-08T17:00:00+00:00

November 2025
Online Training on E-Accessibility

November 21, 20259:00 am - 11:00 am

FHNW is organising an online exchange and training session on E-Accessibility, aimed at those interested in digital learning, communication and inclusion within the ChallengeEU Alliance (in particular within WP2, WP5 and WP6). Together with experts Andrea Gerber (FHNW) and Markus Böni (Access for All, participation requested), the event will address current challenges and good practices for making digital content accessible to all users. The session is designed to spark ideas, support reflection on institutional practices and connect participants engaged in E-Accessibility across the alliance. Programme outline: Kick-off Expert input: Andrea Gerber (FHNW) Expert input: Markus Böni (Access for All, participation requested) Breakout sessions: Highlights & Lowlights Key findings and discussion Wrap-up The event is open to participants from all ChallengeEU partner institutions and associated partners who are interested in E-Accessibility and inclusive digital practices. More information: leonie.wallisch@fhnw.ch
December 2025
INCLUDO: How inclusive is Artificial Intelligence?

December 9, 20254:30 pm - 6:30 pm

FHNW Campus Muttenz (Aula) or online via MS Teams Hofackerstrasse 30, Muttenz, Switzerland

INCLUDO focuses on a highly topical issue: Artificial Intelligence and Diversity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises new opportunities – such as barrier-free tools or personalized learning offers. At the same time, cases of bias, discrimination, and stereotyping continue to emerge. How inclusive is AI, and what do we as users need to be aware of? We will explore these questions in an interactive workshop. Following an expert input from AI specialist Sonja Angehrn, we will jointly test various AI tools for their diversity competence and compare the results. What you’ll take away: Understanding: How does AI work – and where are its limitations? Competence: How can AI results be critically evaluated? Practice: Hands-on prompting – testing how AI responds to diversity topics Inspiration: Tools and strategies to make AI use more inclusive Date/Location: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 4.30-6.30 PM, FHNW Campus Muttenz (Aula) or online via MS Teams (Link will be sent after registration) Program: 4:30 PM Welcome & Introduction to the topic 4:45 PM Expert input by Sonja Angehrn, Lecturer at ICAI – Interdisciplinary Center for Artificial Intelligence, OST 5:30 PM Group work: Testing AI tools 6:00 PM Discussion of results & take-home messages 6:30 PM Joint Apéro INCLUDO will be held in English and German. The event is part of the university alliance ChallengeEU.
April 2026
Call for Papers: URAI Symposium 2026. AI and the Human in the Loop

April 88:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Upper Rhine Artificial Intelligence Symposium (URAI) is a recurring international conference focusing on applied, human‑centred, and responsible AI. It brings together researchers from computer science, engineering, and application domains to exchange results and experiences at the intersection of AI technology and human decision‑making. URAI 2026. AI and the Human in the Loop: Creation, Application, and Co-Evolution will take place on 4 November 2026 at the FHNW Campus Brugg‑Windisch (Switzerland) and is hosted by the FHNW School of Computer Science. The symposium is co‑organized with ChallengeEU’s Associate Partner TriRhenaTech. TriRhenaTech is the cross‑border alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences and Grandes Écoles in the Upper Rhine region (France, Germany, Switzerland). Researchers from ChallengeEU partner universities, including early‑career researchers, are invited to submit contributions. Topics AI system development Human-AI Interaction AI in Application Domains Responsible and Trustworthy AI Contributions linking AI research with societal transformation in the areas of work, sus-tainability, and health are particularly encouraged. Submission Tracks Original Research: unpublished applied or interdisciplinary AI research Journal / Conference‑First: peer‑reviewed publications from the last 18 months Accepted contributions will be presented as oral or poster presentations. A publication in the URAI Proceedings series is foreseen. Important Dates Extended abstract deadline: 12 June 2026 Notification of acceptance: 3 July 2026 Full paper deadline (Track 1): 30 September 2026 Symposium: 4 November 2026 Further Information Conference website: https://www.fhnw.ch/urai-2026 Contact: Judith Küstler (judith.kuestler@fhnw.ch) What? URAI Upper-Rhine Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2026 When? 4th November 2026 Where? Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch Bahnhofstrasse 6 5210 Windisch Switzerland

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