The SSIT newsletter hits member inboxes around the end of each month.
Please contact the SSIT Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, Zahra Atf (zahra.atf@ontariotechu.ca), if you have a news item, SSIT-related update, volunteer opportunity, call for papers, award notice, or “Feature Article” idea for a future issue.
Submissions are due in the first week of the month.
Current Newsletter
Click here to access the November 2026 newsletter. From that issue:
Dear Readers,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this issue of SSIT Insights, my first as Editor-in-Chief. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve a community that brings together diverse perspectives on the relationships between technology and society.
My warm thanks go to Shannon Lodoen and Heather Love for their dedicated leadership and for making the editorial transition so welcoming. I am also delighted to work alongside Aleksander Franiczek, whose experience and continued support are invaluable.
To me, one of SSIT’s greatest strengths is its ability to connect people across disciplines, professions, and regions. I look forward to continuing that spirit through SSIT Insights, sharing our members’ activities, celebrating their contributions, and encouraging thoughtful dialogue about technology’s role in our lives.
This issue reflects that breadth, with highlights from IEEE Ethics Week, reports from ACSOS and LawTech 2026, and personal accounts of our members’ service and outreach. You will also find upcoming events and opportunities to contribute to the wider SSIT community.
Thank you for reading and for helping make this newsletter a shared space for our community. I look forward to hearing your news, experiences, and ideas.
Highlights from our November issue include:
- Call for Bids to Host ISTAS28, with initial Letters of Intent due 30 November 2026.
- Call for Papers for IEEE ETHICS-2027, focusing on ethical technology, leadership, and education.
- Program details for the 2026 International Symposium on Social Robots and Ethical Design (iSRED 2026), taking place 10–12 November in Japan.
- Registration information for the IEEE Virtual Forum on Technology for a Sustainable Climate 2026.
- Celebrating the Success of IEEE Ethics Week 2026.
- Recognition of Dr. Harivardhagini Subhadra for receiving the 2026 IEEE Region 10 Women in Engineering Outstanding Professional Volunteer Award.
- Highlights of SSIT members’ contributions to the IEEE TechSummit on Ethical AI in Budapest, Hungary.
- Report on ACSOS 2026: Exploring Sustainable and Trustworthy Autonomous Systems.
- Report on LawTech 2026: Professor Katina Michael on Deepfakes and Digital Evidence.
- SSIT In Action: Reflections from Shannon Lodoen on her newsletter roles and responsibilities, and Miroslav Skoric’s Distinguished Lecturer tour across Portugal and Spain.
- Updates on IEEE Technology and Society Magazine and the September 2026 issue of IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society.
- Information about SANKET 2026, supported by IEEE SSIT Chapters in India, along with additional conference announcements and opportunities for member participation.
We welcome your submissions for future newsletter content, which can be submitted via Google webform or emailed to me at zahra.atf@ontariotechu.ca. The deadline for inclusion in the December issue is 6 November. Material received after this deadline may be carried over to a subsequent issue.
Thank you for reading and for helping make this newsletter a shared space for our community. I look forward to hearing your news, experiences, and ideas.
Sincerely,
Zahra Atf and Aleksander Franiczek
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