The Symposium on Responsible AI, held on October 16-17, 2025, at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus in New York City, was a collaborative event organized by Fordham University, IBM, New York University, and the AI Alliance. This two-day symposium aimed to address the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and professionals.
The symposium featured two primary focus areas: "AI Regulation & Frameworks" and "Trustworthy AI." Sessions delved into topics such as the legal implications of AI across various sectors, the role of AI in legal services and the courts, global AI governance frameworks, transparency and explainability in AI systems, mitigating bias in algorithmic decision-making, and ensuring data privacy and security.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in keynote speeches, panel discussions, selected paper sessions, interactive workshops, and networking events. Notable speakers included Ben Brooks from Harvard University, Julia Stoyanovich from NYU, Anthony Annunziata from IBM, and Doni Bloomfield from Fordham University. The event also featured a panel on "Trustable AI" and a workshop on "Agentic AI Tools."
The symposium was designed for a diverse audience, including university professors and students, legal scholars and practitioners, philosophers and ethicists, industry leaders, policymakers, technologists, and civil society advocates. Participants gained insights into the latest developments in responsible AI, explored interdisciplinary approaches to AI governance, and connected with peers to advance the development of trustworthy AI systems.
Speakers(15)
Adam Pingel
Head of Open Tools and Applications for the AI Alliance at IBM
Adam Pingel is IBM's Head of Open Tools and Applications for the AI Alliance, focusing on open AI tools.
Andrew Hoh
President & Co-Founder at LastMile AI
Andrew Hoh is the President and Co-Founder of LastMile AI, specializing in building transparency and safeguards into AI agents.
Anthony Vigilante
Founder and CEO at Vigilant Innovation Group
Anthony Vigilante is the Founder and CEO of Vigilant Innovation Group, specializing in AI innovation.
Ben Brooks
Affiliate at Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
Ben Brooks is an affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, focusing on AI regulation and frameworks.
Deborah Denno
Professor of Law at Fordham University
Deborah Denno is a Professor of Law at Fordham University, conducting symposia on AI and publishing related articles.
Elizabeth Matthews
Associate Professor at Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University
Elizabeth Matthews is an Associate Professor at Fordham's Graduate School of Social Service, working on trustworthy AI for mental health.
Frank Hsu
Clavius Distinguished Professor of Science at Fordham University
Frank Hsu is the Clavius Distinguished Professor of Science at Fordham University, specializing in responsible AI.
Kuan-Tsae Huang
Chair Professor at Asia University, Taiwan
Kuan-Tsae Huang is a Chair Professor at Asia University in Taiwan, focusing on building trust in AI-powered healthcare.
Laura Globig
Postdoctoral Researcher and Cognitive Neuroscientist at New York University
Laura Globig is a postdoctoral researcher and cognitive neuroscientist at NYU, studying how AI circumvents identity-driven biases in information-seeking.
Mandanna Appanderanda Nanaiah
Head of Responsible AI, Americas at Infosys
Mandanna Appanderanda Nanaiah is the Head of Responsible AI for the Americas at Infosys, focusing on responsible AI practices.
Marc Conte
Professor, Department of Economics at Fordham University
Marc Conte is a Professor in Fordham's Department of Economics, examining AI's impact on inequality in the Anthropocene.
Ruopeng An
Endowed Professor in Data Science and Prevention at Silver School of Social Work, New York University
Ruopeng An is an Endowed Professor at NYU's Silver School of Social Work, introducing agentic AI tools and workflows.
Stephen Keeley
Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences at Fordham University
Stephen Keeley is an Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences at Fordham University, researching tools for unboxing deep neural networks.
Wenqi Wei
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Information Science at Fordham University
Wenqi Wei is an Assistant Professor in Fordham's Department of Computer and Information Science, researching audio deepfake detection.
Yilu Zhou
Associate Professor at Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University
Yilu Zhou is an Associate Professor at Fordham's Gabelli School of Business, exploring AI's role in protecting children from age-inappropriate apps.
Event Details
- Date
- November 24, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- McNally Amphitheatre, Lincoln Center Campus, Fordham University
- Pricing
- Free of charge
- Audience
- Scholars, practitioners, and professionals from academia, industry, government, and civil society interested in the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence.
- Attendees
- Over 260 registered participants