Call For Industry Spotlights and Tutorials

The IEEE International Conference on Responsible Artificial Intelligence (IRAI 2026) invites industry organizations, practitioners, and experts to contribute to the conference through two complementary formats: the Industry Spotlight and the Tutorial. Both tracks are designed to bridge the gap between research and practice, bringing real-world expertise to a global audience of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Sponsored by the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) and La Trobe University, IRAI 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and students to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration on AI safety, fairness, transparency, accountability, and more.

Submission Formats at a Glance

Choose the format that best matches your expertise and goals. Both formats are open to industry organizations of all sizes and sectors.

	Industry Spotlight	Tutorial
Format	25-min presentation + 5-min Q&A	2-hour interactive session (with pre-recorded video)
Who Should Apply	Organizations, practitioners, and cross-sector teams with real-world AI deployment experience	Leading industry experts with deep expertise in a focused RAI topic or tool
Focus	Share concrete case studies, lessons learned, and implementation insights from the field	Deliver hands-on training and skill-building on tools, frameworks, and emerging techniques
Key Deliverable	250–400 word abstract + speaker bio(s)	600-word description + 45–60 min pre-recorded video + presenter bios
Speakers	Up to 2 speakers per submission	Tutorial chair + co-chair
Benefits	One complimentary registration. Additional benefits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.	One complimentary registration. Additional benefits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Deadline	June 15, 2026	June 15, 2026
How to Submit	Email the required information to irai2026[at]ieee-ies[dot]org	Email full proposal + video link to irai2026[at]ieee-ies[dot]org

What We’re Looking For

We seek submissions that go beyond theory to demonstrate concrete, grounded experience from the field. We especially welcome submissions aligned with the conference’s core themes, including:

AI Safety & Security — Practical red-teaming, adversarial testing, incident response, and risk management frameworks
Predictive & Explainable AI — Implementations of XAI in regulated or high-stakes environments
AI Ethics & Regulation — Governance frameworks, internal audit processes, model cards, or compliance strategies
Fairness, Transparency & Accountability — Approaches to identifying and reducing algorithmic bias across products, hiring, lending, or public-sector applications
Industrial Applications of AI — Responsible deployment in manufacturing, energy, logistics, or infrastructure
AI Agents & Bots — Responsible design, oversight, and governance of autonomous agents in real-world contexts
Physical AI & Robotics — Safety and accountability in AI-driven physical systems
AI in Education — Responsible integration with attention to equity, privacy, and pedagogical impact
Multidisciplinary & Human-Centred Practice — Meaningful human oversight, stakeholder engagement, or interdisciplinary collaboration in AI workflows
Emerging Topics — Industry perspectives on quantum AI, AGI safety, neuro-symbolic approaches, and other frontier areas

Submission Requirements

Title (max 15 words)
Topic Area — select the IRAI 2026 theme that best aligns with your submission
Abstract (250–400 words)
Speaker Bio(s) (150 words per speaker, max 2 speakers)
Relevant Links — published work, blog posts, open-source tools, or press coverage

For Tutorials:

Video Demo – A 45–60 minute pre-recorded video uploaded to Google Drive with public access enabled
Code – link to the repository with the code for the tutorial

For Spotlight:

Stage of Work — completed, in progress, or early exploration

How to Submit

Submit your proposal through the IRAI 2026 submission portal or contact the organizing committee at irai2026[at]ieee-ies[dot]org. Please check https://irai2026.ieee-ies.org for updates.