Annual Meeting News, May 2025
REGISTRATION OPENS 2 JUNE 2025
Announcing a 2025 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker!
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. John Symons, Professor of Philosophy and Courtesy Professor of Computer Science at The University of Kansas, will deliver the Opening Keynote at the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting!
Dr. Symons is a leading voice in the philosophy of technology and science. His work explores the intersection of ethics, AI, and the human condition—making him the perfect speaker to launch this year’s theme: “Difficult Conversations: The Role of Information Science in the Age of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.”
John Symons is Professor of Philosophy and Affiliate Professor of Computer Science at The University of Kansas and is Founding Director of the Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics. His research areas include philosophy of technology and general philosophy of science. He is author of 11 books or edited volumes and over 60 articles and book chapters. John is committed to interdisciplinary cooperation in research and teaching and his research has appeared in computer science, mathematics, and applied economics journals in addition to philosophy journals. He was past editor-in-chief of Synthese (2002-11), the leading journal in epistemology and philosophy of science and has served as editorial board member of numerous interdisciplinary journals and journals of philosophy. He currently serves as executive editor of Philosophy and Technology and is now editor-in-chief of Global Philosophy. John is a regular participant in Complexity Science programs and groups internationally and has served as visiting faculty at Peking University and The University of Lisbon. He is a member of the Institut International de Philosophie (IIP) and is an associate member of the Institut d'histoire et de philosophie des science et des techniques (IHPST), Paris 1. In 2022 he was elected a member of the International Academy for Philosophy of Science (AIPS). John has experience as Department Chair in two universities including a stint as Chair of the Department of Economics at KU. He has successfully led efforts to secure large extramural research funding from NSF, the Templeton Foundation, and the Department of Defense.
His new Center for Cyber Social Dynamics at The University of Kansas is home for the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study of the relationship between internet and data-driven technologies and society, politics, and culture. We aim to understand and evaluate the ways in which our lives are shaped by the ubiquitous and pervasive influence of computing technologies. This understanding will allow our communities to mindfully and ethically shape technologies so as to promote human flourishing.
Paper, Panel, and Alternative Event Acceptances Sent
Earlier this week, acceptance emails were sent to the submitters of 54 Long Paper proposals, 50 Short Paper proposals, 24 Panel proposals and 3 Alternative Event proposas for the In-Person Annual Meeting (14-18 November). In addition, 25 Long Papers, 15 Short Papers, 5 Panels and 1 Alternative Events were accepted for the Virtual Satellite Annual Meeting (10-11 December 2025). The overall acceptance rate for the In-Person meeting thus far is:
Long Papers: 33%
Short Papers: 28%
Panels: 52%
Alternative Events: 43%
Poster submissions are still being accepted until 3 June 2025. Doctoral and Early Career Colloquia submissions are being accepted until 9 June 2025. Submit a Proposal HERE.
Book your Hotel and Plan Your Visit
Get a jump on things by booking your Annual Meeting hotel today. Experience comfort at Hyatt Regency Crystal City; located in Arlington, VA, the hotel provides easy access to Washington DC and is just minutes away from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This convenient location ensures quick and hassle-free travel.
Book by October 22, 2025 to receive the ASIS&T group rate. Use the booking website or call the reservations department at 1-800-233-1234 and request the group code: G-ASIS. Reservations made through third-party vendors do not count toward the ASIS&T-contracted room totals.
Plan to come a few days early or stay a few days after to enjoy all that the Washington, DC area has to offer. We are offering guest tickets again this year so that your travelling companion can join you for the meeting's social events.