Scope

The ACM 6th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT 2026) is a premier international forum for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, and challenges in leveraging technology, data, and interdisciplinary approaches for Social Good and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The conference welcomes contributions that explore the intersection of technology with fields such as social sciences, healthcare, environmental studies, and public policy—highlighting the broader impact of digital transformation on society.

Alongside the main track, the conference features the Work-in-Progress Track and the PhD Track. The Work-in-Progress Track provides an excellent opportunity for practitioners and researchers from diverse domains to present early-stage work, share ideas, and receive valuable feedback, fostering cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations. The PhD Track is designed for doctoral students at different stages of their research, offering a unique space to present and refine their work with guidance from experienced researchers across various disciplines.

Additionally, the program will be enriched with several Special Tracks, complementing the existing five conference tracks. These tracks will further emphasise the interdisciplinary nature of GoodIT 2026, addressing topics at the convergence of technology, ethics, sustainability, and societal impact. The forthcoming Call for Papers will outline these tracks in detail. The list of special tracks will be available at a later date.

Conference Main Tracks

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

    Data Science and AI for Social Good:
        Social Impact of Machine Learning Applications
        Data and Algorithmic Biases and Potential Societal Risks
        Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI Models' Impact on Society
        Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency in Machine Learning
        Citizen Science and Civic Intelligence
        Data Sensing, Processing and Persistence
    Technology and Applications for Social Good:
        AI and Machine Learning for Social and Humanitarian Response
        IoT Solutions for Sustainable Development
        Decentralised Approaches to IT
        Digital Solutions for Cultural Heritage
        Game, Entertainment, and Multimedia Applications
        IT for Education, Smart Living, Health and Social Care
        Social Informatics
    Environmental Sustainability and Technology:
        Green Computing and Energy-Efficient Technologies
        Climate Change Modelling and Environmental Science
        Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
        Sustainable Networking and Communication Systems
        Technology Addressing the Digital Divide
        Sustainable Cities and Transportation
        Frugal Solutions for IT
    Ethics, Policy, and Governance in Tech for Social Good:
        Regulatory and Policy Frameworks for Ethical Tech
        Governance of AI and Autonomous Systems in Social Contexts
        Digital Rights and Freedom in the Age of Technology
        Data Privacy and Security in Social Applications
        Privacy and Trust Issues and Solutions
        Smart Governance and E-administration
        Socially Responsible IT Solutions