[cfp][meetings] AAAI-26 “AI Research That Matters” Community Event

[Mirsky, Reuth]

Dear Colleagues,

[Apologies for cross-posting]

If you're interested in connecting with others who care about the broader impact of AI research, we invite you to join the upcoming "AI Research That Matters" social event at AAAI-26. This gathering is designed to inspire and equip PhD students and early-career researchers, including postdocs, with practical advice for thriving in AI/ML research. It complements the AAAI Doctoral Consortium by focusing on both hands-on research practice and the broader AI/ML mindset.

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ai-research-that-matters/home

Date and Location: January 23, 8:30am, Singapore EXPO

Who this is for: Graduate students, researchers, practitioners.

What you’ll get:

• Practical talks on how to make ambitious, impactful AI research: from the vision level to the implementation.
• Informal discussion, informed by your questions and interests.
• Time for networking with colleagues and mentors.

If this resonates with you, register for AAAI-26 and join us for the AI Research That Matters social event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Stefano, Manuela, Matt, and Reuth