C4SG
The inaugural summit

Computing for Social Good Summit

Three days of keynotes, panels, track sessions, and real connection for researchers, students, and practitioners from the human-centered computing community and beyond. Together, we'll explore how technology can serve communities and drive social good.

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When
November 12–14, 2026Arrive Thursday · Sessions Friday and Saturday
Where
Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, Georgia
Who
About 150 participantsIndustry, academia, government, and students
Tracks
AI · EducationPlus keynotes, panels, a doctoral consortium, and a hackathon
Dress code
Business casual
Lab members on stage at the Tapia Conference, 2017
Supported byMorehouse CollegeUniversity of FloridaSpelman College
Program

Three days at Morehouse

Arrive Thursday for a welcome reception, then two full days at Morehouse College of keynotes, panels, and track sessions in artificial intelligence and computing education, with a doctoral consortium on Friday and a hackathon on Saturday. Keynotes take place in Sale Hall, 830 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Thursday

November 12Arrival
  1. Hotel Check-InHilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St NE
  2. Welcome Reception Peacherie from 5–7 p.m. Happy hour is 3–5 p.m. if you’d like to come early.
    1375 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
    Park in B North. The first 2 hours are free—ask the staff for the parking QR code on your way out.

Friday

November 13Day one
  1. RegistrationSale Hall, Morehouse College
  2. Welcome and Opening KeynoteWelcome: Dr. Juan Gilbert and Dr. Kinnis GoshaKeynote: Hiring in Computing in the Age of AI, Dr. Aubrey Rembert, SiriusXMAnnouncements: Dr. Jeremy WaisomeSale Hall, Morehouse College
  3. PanelDemocratizing Computing for Social GoodDr. David Thornton
    Dr. Jerome McClendon
    Dr. Jakita Thomas
    AIInternational AIDr. Sekou Remy
    Dr. Sanethia Thomas
    Dr. Wanda Eugene
    EducationHBCUsDr. Simone Smarr
    Dr. Tiffanie Smith
    Dr. Naja Mack
  4. Lunch Break
  5. PanelGet to the BagDr. Josh Ekandem (moderator)
    Dr. Kinnis Gosha
    Briana Ekandem, M.B.A.
    Dr. Chris Crawford
    AIIndustry PerspectivesGreg Rogers, MS
    Kristie Goss Flenord, MSCS
    Jamey White, MSWE
    EducationInstructional StrategiesDr. Amanda Holloman
    Dr. Dale-Marie Wilson
    Dr. Tima Tavassoli
    Dr. Atiya Avery
  6. Networking Break
  7. Doctoral ConsortiumDoctoral ConsortiumDr. Juan Gilbert, Dr. Jeremy Waisome, Dr. Sekou Remy, Dr. Atayliya Irving, Dr. Chris Crawford
  8. Afternoon KeynoteKeynote: Intersectional Computing: Computing and Liberation for All, Dr. Jakita Thomas, Auburn UniversitySale Hall, Morehouse College
  9. DinnerLocation to be announced, likely a Hilton Atlanta restaurantHosts: Kyla and FranceLooking for a sponsor. Interested? Contact Dr. Jeremy Waisome or Dr. Juan Gilbert.
  10. Post-Dinner HangoutHilton Atlanta

Saturday

November 14Day two
  1. Welcome and Morning KeynoteWelcome: Dr. Juan GilbertKeynote: From Transformers to World Models: Embodied AI's ChatGPT Moment Is Still Ahead, Dr. Shaun Gittens, MasterPeace SolutionsAnnouncements: Dr. Jeremy WaisomeSale Hall, Morehouse College
  2. HackathonHackathon10:30 AM–3:00 PMRuns alongside the sessionsPending sponsorship
  3. AIUser Experience Research and DevelopmentDr. Hanan Alnizami
    Dr. Ignacio Alvarez
    Dr. Myles Lewis
    Dr. Jerone Dunbar
    AIRobotics and Brain-Computer InterfacesDr. Angelique Taylor
    Dr. Adriane Randolph
    Dr. Marvin Andujar
    EducationAI in Computing EducationDr. Edward Dillon
    Dr. Armisha Roberts
  4. Lunch Break
  5. Tales from the Lab: From HCCL to HXR to CFSGDr. France Jackson, Dr. Wanda Eugene, Dr. Kyla McMullen, Dr. Jessica JonesSale Hall, Morehouse College
  6. Networking Break
  7. Afternoon KeynoteKeynote: Title to be announced, Dr. Raquel Hill, Spelman CollegeSale Hall, Morehouse College
  8. Break
  9. Dinner and ClosingSponsored by Spelman CollegeMorehouse College

Draft agenda, subject to change.

Friday & Saturday · Sale Hall, Morehouse College

Keynotes

  • Friday · 9:00 AMDr. Aubrey RembertPandoraHiring in Computing in the Age of AI
  • Friday · 3:30 PMDr. Jakita ThomasAuburn UniversityIntersectional Computing: Computing and Liberation for All
  • Saturday · 9:00 AMDr. Shaun GittensMasterPeace SolutionsFrom Transformers to World Models: Embodied AI's ChatGPT Moment Is Still Ahead
  • Saturday · 3:00 PMDr. Raquel HillSpelman CollegeTitle to be announced

Why we're gathering

Share the scholarship

Present scholarly work on computing and its use to better humanity.

Show what works

Demonstrate how AI and computing education are being used for social good.

Inspire what's next

Engage students from every pathway into computing in dialogue that inspires the next generation of the computing workforce.

Lab Reunion

Every cohort, one room

The summit doubles as a reunion for Dr. Juan E. Gilbert's lab, bringing together the students who have come through the lab since 2000. Come present, mentor the next cohort, and catch up with the people you trained alongside.

Auburn UniversityClemson UniversityUniversity of Florida
Dr. Juan E. Gilbert
Dr. Juan E. GilbertAndrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor, Distinguished Professor and Provost Fellow, University of FloridaOpening keynote · Friday, 9:00 AM
  • Welcome ReceptionThursday, 5:00–7:00 PM. Dinner to reconnect before sessions begin.

    Peacherie from 5–7 p.m. Happy hour is 3–5 p.m. if you’d like to come early.
    1375 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
    Park in B North. The first 2 hours are free—ask the staff for the parking QR code on your way out.
  • Opening morningFriday at 9:00 AM, a welcome from Dr. Juan Gilbert and Dr. Kinnis Gosha, followed by the Opening Keynote.
  • Tales from the LabSaturday, 1:30–2:45 PM in Sale Hall. The lab's story, from HCCL to HXR to CFSG.
Travel

Where to stay

The summit takes place at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Summit hotel block

Hilton Atlanta

255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. The summit's hotel block is now full.

Dress code

Business casual

Plan to dress business casual for the summit.

Planning Committee

Summit Planning Committee

  • Dr. Juan E. Gilbert
    Conference Co-ChairDr. Juan E. Gilbert
  • Dr. Jeremy Waisome
    Conference Co-ChairDr. Jeremy Waisome
  • Dr. Rua Williams
    Program Co-ChairDr. Rua Williams
  • Dr. Imani Munyaka
    Program Co-ChairDr. Imani Munyaka
  • Dr. Kyla McMullen
    Doctoral Consortium ChairDr. Kyla McMullen
  • Dr. Naja Mack
    Hackathon Chair & WebmasterDr. Naja Mack
  • Dr. Kinnis Gosha
    Site CoordinatorDr. Kinnis Gosha
  • Dr. Andrea Johnson
    Local Arrangements ChairDr. Andrea Johnson
Contact

Questions? Reach the organizer.

For presenting, sponsorship, or the reunion, email Dr. Jeremy Waisome.

jeremywaisome@gmail.com
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