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Accountable AI Research Conference

Hosted by the Wharton Accountable AI Lab

February 26, 2027

The Wharton School
Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Accountable AI Research Conference will bring together leading scholars in law, public policy, business, and related disciplines on February 26, 2027.

The risks and limitations of AI have been the subject of scholarly attention for many years, yet there has been a dramatic upsurge in AI business adoption, technical capabilities, investment, and public policy activity.

Join us for a full-day conference to examine the rapidly evolving AI landscape and explore pathways to effective governance and accountability.

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— Call for Papers —

Submissions are now closed.

The submission deadline has passed. Thank you to all who submitted papers. Authors will be notified of decisions by Friday, November 20, 2026.

Important Dates

  • Paper Submission Deadline Closed: November 2, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: November 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
  • Full paper submission*: January 15, 2027, 11:59 PM EST
  • Conference Date: February 26, 2027

*Please note that there will not be an official conference proceedings, but papers accepted for presentation will be shared publicly via the Wharton AI and Analytics Initiative website for the conference.

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— Hosted by Wharton Faculty —

Kevin Werbach

Liem Sioe Liong/First Pacific Company Professor
Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics
Chairperson, Legal Studies and Business Ethics
Vice Dean, Wharton MBA Program for Executives
Faculty Director, Wharton Accountable AI Lab

Rory Van Loo

Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics
Faculty Director, Wharton Accountable AI Lab

— Event Team —

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Traci Doyle
Senior Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative

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Schotland McQuade
Assistant Director of Events and Engagement, Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative

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Ginny Ulichney
Research Analyst, Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative

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