Queer in AI and {Dis}ability in AI Workshop @ ICML 2024
Queer in AI and [Dis]ablity in AI are holding a joint workshop and socials at ICML 2024. We aim to act as a gathering space for queer and/or disabled folks to build community and solidarity while enabling participants to learn about key issues and topics at the intersection of AI, disability and queerness.
Call for Contributions
We are excited to announce our call for contributions for the Queer in AI and [Dis]ablity in AI Workshop at ICML 2024. We are accepting research papers, extended abstracts, position papers, opinion pieces, surveys, and artistic expressions on issues of queerness and/or disability in machine learning and artificial intelligence. We also welcome contributions about general topics in artificial intelligence and machine learning authored by queer and/or disabled folks. Accepted contributions will be invited to present at the Queer in AI workshop during ICML 2024.
This workshop is non-archival, and we welcome work that has been previously published in other venues, as well as work-in-progress.
Submissions
Submission is electronic, using the OpenReview platform. All submissions should be anonymized. Please refrain from including personally identifying information in your submission.
All authors with accepted work will have FULL control over how their name appears in public listings of accepted submissions.
Formatting
You can either submit your work in research paper format or non-traditional format and media. Submissions need NOT be in English. This is to maximize the inclusivity of our call for submissions and amplify non-traditional expressions of what it means to be Queer in AI. There are no page limits.
Research paper format:
If possible, please format the paper using the official ICML style files for LaTeX (available here). If using another typesetting system, this requirement is waived.
Non-research format: For this format, you can submit your work in the form of art, poetry, music, microblogs, tiktoks, or videos. You need to upload a PDF containing a summary or abstract of your work and a link to your work.
Important Dates
All deadlines are Anywhere on Earth.
Submissions open: April 15th
Submission deadline: June 13th
Decisions due: June 22nd
Reviews given: June 30th
Camera-ready submissions due from accepted authors: July 10th
Contact Us
Email: [TODO]
Code of Conduct
Please read the Queer in AI code of conduct, which will be strictly followed at all times. Recording (screen recording or screenshots) is prohibited. All participants are expected to maintain the confidentiality of other participants.
Please also refer to the ICML 2024 code of conduct and the Queer in AI Anti-harassment policy. Any participant who experiences harassment or hostile behavior may contact the ICML Diversity and Inclusion co-chairs or the Conference HR Liaison, or contact the Queer in AI Safety Team. Please be assured that if you approach us, your concerns will be kept in strict confidence, and we will consult with you on any actions taken.
Workshop and Social Programs
The workshop and social programs and dates are currently being finalized; please check in soon! The workshop will be co-located with ICML 2024 (July 21st - July 27th) and will be a hybrid event in Vienna, Austria. Following this, Queer in AI events will include both in-person and virtual components.
Call for organizers
Joining the organization team is a great way to meet queer folks and mentors in our field and understanding inclusivity issues. We need folks to help us organize our events and socials (NAACL, ACL, EMNLP, ICML and NeurIPS 2024). You don’t need any prior experience / background to join our background, everyone is welcome! Fill up our form here to join.