2026 Tech Ethics Symposium
Constructing Community, Deconstructing AI: Storytelling, Solidarity, and Faith
November 5-6, 2026
Power Center Ballroom and Online
Save the dates for the Grefenstette Center for Ethics seventh annual Tech Ethics Symposium! This event is co-sponsored by the Patricia Doherty Yoder Institute for Ethics and Integrity in Journalism and Media.
The Symposium will feature expert speakers, panel discussions, and, a perennial favorite, the Student Research Poster competition. This year's schedule will also include a special community storytelling event. More details coming soon!
In the meantime, revisit the details and view the livestreams from all past Tech Ethics Symposia on our News and Events page, and join our email list for the latest updates!
Symposium Details
Program
The 2026 Tech Ethics Symposium will be held Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6 in the Dougherty Ballroom in the Power Center on the Duquesne University campus.
Program details coming soon!
Registration
The Symposium is free to attend and open to all university students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members. Registrants can attend in person or experience the Symposium via livestream.
Registration for the 2026 Tech Ethics Symposium will open soon!
Student Poster Competition
All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit research posters to present at the Symposium on any aspect of technology ethics! All accepted posters will receive an award to offset printing costs. On top of this award, accepted posters will compete for prizes in the Undergraduate and Graduate student categories.
Rules & Eligibility:
- Complete the poster submission form and submit the poster by the deadline.
- Submissions may come from individuals or teams. Only one poster per team.
- Poster size must be 36" x 44"
- Posters may come from any academic discipline.
- Any current undergraduate or graduate student, from any university, is eligible to submit a poster.
- If accepted, at least one author must be physically present to present the poster.
- Generative AI may NOT be used to create the poster. All posters will be scanned, and AI-generated posters will be disqualified.
- The full list of guidelines and recommendations for this year's competition will be posted soon!
Parking and Campus Information
Duquesne University is located at 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. The Tech Ethics Symposium will take place on the fifth floor of the Power Center in the Dougherty Ballroom and Shepperson Suite areas.
If you are driving to the Symposium, you are advised to park in the Chatham Garage.
Please refer to this map to assist you in navigating the Duquesne University campus.