AITC Logo June 5–6, 2026 · Nuremberg, Germany

AI Transparency Conference

cosponsored by
IASE.ai

Keynote Speakers

Vera Schmitt

Vera Schmitt

Research group lead
XplaiNLP Group, TU Berlin

 Joel Z. Leibo

Joel Z. Leibo

Senior staff research scientist
Google DeepMind

 Yonatan Belinkov

Yonatan Belinkov

Harvard & Technion

The AI Transparency Conference is an international research conference focused on advancing transparent and human-compatible AI systems. It brings together researchers working on interpretability, AI safety, control, and governance.

Designed as an on-site event, the conference prioritizes depth and shared understanding. It is aimed at PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and research institutes. Attendance is free of charge. Please register to secure your spot.

Schedule & Venue

Friday, June 5, 2026 12:00 – evening
Saturday, June 6, 2026 09:00 – evening
Free parking · on-site garage, check name at entrance

See the preliminary schedule below — subject to change. Parking details.

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The conference addresses three core themes

Detect

Agent Behaviour & Collaboration

Methods for observing, measuring, and characterizing the behavior of autonomous AI agents, including multi-agent interactions and emergent collaboration patterns.

Understand

Transparency & Interpretability

Techniques for making AI decision-making processes legible to humans — from mechanistic interpretability to explanation interfaces and audit tools.

Control

AI Control & AI Safety

Frameworks and mechanisms for maintaining meaningful human oversight of AI systems, including alignment verification, safety testing, and governance protocols.

Schedule

Final programme for both days.

Friday, June 5, 2026 Final

12:00–13:00Arrival & Reception
13:00–13:20COAI Welcome & Opening Remarks
13:20–13:30Organizing Team Introduction
13:30–13:40Message from IASEAI
13:40–14:20Keynote 1Vera Schmitt — XplaiNLP Group, TU Berlin
14:20–14:40Paper Talk“Counterfactual Preference Perturbation Reveals Objective Misalignment in Multi-Agent LLM Negotiation”
14:40–15:00Paper Talk“Architecture as Governance: Why LLM Agents Need Structural Compliance Enforcement”
15:00–15:20Paper Talk“Beyond Liars’ Bench: The Impact of Lie Typology, Depth, and Sparsity on Deception Detection in LLMs”
15:30–16:00Coffee & Snacks
16:00–16:10Message from APART
16:10–16:25Paper Talk“Agreement is not Alignment: Divergent Moral Grounds in Human and LLM Ethical Judgments”
16:25–16:45Paper Talk“From Recognition to Refusal: Mapping Safety Formation Zones Across Model Architectures”
16:45–18:00Poster Session
from 19:00Networking

Saturday, June 6, 2026 Final

09:00–10:20Arrival · Coffee, Snacks, Networking
10:20–11:05Keynote 2Yonatan Belinkov — Harvard & Technion
11:05–11:50Poster Session
11:50–12:10Paper Talk“Organizational Integration of Autonomous, AI-Based Multi-Agent Systems: A Scenario Analysis”
12:10–12:25Group Photo
12:25–13:25Lunch Break
13:25–14:10Keynote 3Joel Z. Leibo — Google DeepMind
14:10–14:55Poster Session
14:55–15:15Paper Talk“Rethinking Red Teaming: There Is More To Agents Than LLMs”
15:15–15:35Paper Talk“The Arbiter Agent: Continually Monitoring Multi-Agent Conversations to Detect Emergent Misalignment”
15:35–16:05Coffee & Snacks
16:05–16:25Paper Talk“StreamFair: Online Fair Adaptation Under Temporal Intersectional Drift”
16:25–16:45Paper Talk“Confirming Process, Missing Function: The Uninstrumented Oversight Layer in AI Transparency and Control Research”
16:45–17:15Closing Session

Call for Submissions

We invite submissions for papers and posters. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Accepted papers will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.

The entire submission and review process is handled through OpenReview. In line with our commitment to maximum transparency, all reviews, discussions, and decisions will be openly accessible on the platform.

Author Guidelines Reviewer Guidelines Contact for Questions

Accepted papers will be published in the AI Transparency Journal (AITJ) — our peer-reviewed, open-access journal for research on transparent and human-compatible AI.

New Voices Poster Session

Share Your Ongoing Research

About

The New Voices Poster Session offers researchers, students, and practitioners a low-threshold opportunity to present ongoing work at AITC 2026. Whether a semester project, thesis, or first industry results — anyone working on relevant topics can participate with a short abstract (200–400 words).

Schedule & Deadlines

Early submission is worthwhile — you will receive feedback within 3 days on whether you have been accepted with a poster.

Review

  • Lightweight review (relevance, clarity, scientific potential)
  • No assessment of completeness of results — work in progress is explicitly welcome
  • Feedback on interim results and approaches

Benefits

  • Low barrier to entry — 200–400 word abstract, no finished results required
  • Fast feedback — response within 3 days
  • Expert feedback — review as constructive input on your ongoing work
  • Visibility — poster presentation in front of an international specialist audience
  • Networking — direct exchange with researchers and practitioners from AI Safety, Interpretability and Governance
  • Free participation — no registration fee
Submissions Closed Contact for Questions

The New Voices submission window has closed. Accepted authors will present on June 6, 2026.

As AI systems become more capable and autonomous, the need for transparency has never been greater. Understanding how these systems behave, interpret information, and can be controlled is essential for building AI that is safe and aligned with human values.

The AI Transparency Conference provides a dedicated space for researchers to share findings, challenge ideas, and shape the future of transparent AI — together.

Advisory Board

Carsten Lanquillon

Carsten Lanquillon

Sigurd Schacht

Sigurd Schacht

Event Organizing Committee

Sudarshan Kamath Barkur

Sudarshan Kamath Barkur

Marc Guggenberger

Marc Guggenberger

Jannis Heising

Jannis Heising

Irma Heithoff

Irma Heithoff

Fabian Maag

Fabian Maag

Frequently Asked Questions

Visa & Accommodation

Visa

Do I need a visa to attend AITC 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany?
This depends on your nationality. Citizens of the EU/EEA and several other countries do not require a visa for short stays in Germany. Please check with the German Embassy or Consulate in your country to confirm whether you need a Schengen visa.
Can the organizing committee provide an invitation letter for my visa application?
Yes. We are happy to issue an official invitation letter to support your visa application. Please send us the required details, and we will prepare the letter for you.
What information do I need to provide for the invitation letter?
Please send us the following:
  • Full name (as stated in your passport)
  • Passport number
  • Passport expiry date
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Tentative travel dates
  • Organization and job title
  • Current address
Should I contact the German Embassy before requesting the invitation letter?
Yes, we strongly recommend it. Visa requirements can vary by country, and some embassies may require additional details in the invitation letter. Contacting them first ensures we can include everything they need in a single letter and avoid delays.
When should I start the visa application process?
We recommend starting as early as possible. Schengen visa processing can take several weeks, and appointment availability at embassies varies. Once you have your hotel booking confirmation and invitation letter, you can proceed with your application.
Does the invitation letter guarantee that my visa will be approved?
No. The invitation letter supports your application, but the final decision rests with the German Embassy or Consulate. We recommend preparing all required documents carefully, including proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and financial means.

Accommodation

Will the organizing committee arrange accommodation for attendees?
No. Accommodation is not included and must be arranged and paid for by each attendee individually. However, we are working on compiling a list of recommended hotels to help you find suitable options.
Why should I book my hotel early?
There is another major event taking place in Nuremberg around the same time as AITC 2026, which means hotel availability may be limited. We strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure a room at a reasonable rate.
Will the organizing committee share a list of recommended hotels?
Yes. We are currently in contact with several hotels in the Nuremberg area to negotiate availability and rates for our attendees. Once we have this information, we will share the list with all registered participants.
Is accommodation sponsored or subsidized by the organizing committee?
No. AITC 2026 is organized by a non-profit organization and we do not have the funding to sponsor or subsidize accommodation. All accommodation costs are the responsibility of the attendee.

Parking & Arrival

Is there parking at the venue?
Yes — the on-site parking garage at Südwestpark 97 is open and free of charge for AITC 2026 attendees on both event days (June 5 and 6, 2026). The barrier will be open throughout the event and a security staff member is stationed at the entrance.
Do I need to bring ID to park?
Yes — please bring a valid ID. On arrival at the parking garage, you will be asked to identify yourself so the security staff can cross-check your name against the participant list. Only then can you drive in and park for free.
Hinweise für deutschsprachige Teilnehmende
Die Schranke des Parkhauses wird an beiden Veranstaltungstagen geöffnet sein, und ein Security-Mitarbeiter ist an der Parkhauseinfahrt vor Ort. Teilnehmende fahren am Parkhaus vor, weisen sich aus und werden auf der Teilnehmenden-Liste gegengeprüft. Danach können sie einfahren und kostenlos parken.

Contact

contact@coairesearch.org

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