Conference on Technology and Society in Pisa

The ACM 6th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT 2026) will be held from 2 to 4 September 2026, at the University of Pisa, Italy. The event brings together researchers, educators and practitioners interested in how digital technologies can truly support society, address the challenges of the modern world and contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The conference will feature a special thematic track on AI systems governance with community participation, prepared by scientists from the UNIC Alliance. We encourage you to contribute – the deadline for submitting papers is 17 May of the current year.

Opublikowano: 13 April 2026
Pisa, Italy

The conference covers a broad spectrum of topics related to the use of technology for social good – from artificial intelligence and data analytics, through solutions for health, education and culture, to sustainable development, smart cities and digital ethics. Organisers emphasise the interdisciplinary nature of the event, combining computer science with social and environmental sciences and public policy.

Community-Based Governance of AI Systems

The conference includes a special thematic track, "Co Gov AI: Community in the Loop Governance in AI-Enabled Socio-Technical Systems" dedicated to the collaborative governance of AI systems with community participation. It is a platform for interdisciplinary research combining computer science, social sciences, public policy and technology ethics. This track was developed by UNIC researchers from the University of Deusto (Basque Country / Spain) and the Malmö University (Sweden). The UNIC Alliance strives to understand the contemporary, technological reality in all its complexity and to address contemporary challenges using a solid body of research.

More information, abstract guidelines

Details regarding the thematic track can be found in the conference document (go to the document), which also includes information on the formal guidelines for abstracts. Notification of submission acceptance will be sent on 7 June. Details regarding the thematic track can also be found on the project website (go to the project website).

Why is it worth it?

  • This is one of the most important events dedicated to technology for social good in Europe.
  • It enables the presentation of research results to an international audience of experts,
  • The event fosters collaboration between universities and institutions from different countries,
  • It promotes the responsible, ethical and sustainable use of technology.
     

Who is it for?

The conference is intended for researchers, doctoral students, students, representatives of social organisations, public institutions and anyone interested in the impact of technology on society.

Date and time of the event: 02 September 2026 (Wednesday) 08:00 - 04 September 2026 (Friday) 16:00

UNIVERSITY OF LODZ

 

Narutowicza 68, 90-136 LODZ

fax: 00 48 42/665 57 71, 00 48 42/635 40 43

NIP: 724 000 32 43

Funduszepleu
Projekt Multiportalu UŁ współfinansowany z funduszy Unii Europejskiej w ramach konkursu NCBR