The 6th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization took place on November 5–7, 2026, at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany, bringing together researchers and practitioners from around the world.
Over three days, we explored a wide range of topics, from education, causal inference, and fair allocation to healthcare, AI governance, and accountability. Among the highlights were two excellent keynotes: Moritz Hardt reflected on performative prediction and how predictions shape the world they seek to describe, while Mohsen Bayati explored the evolving role of human oversight as AI systems become increasingly autonomous. The conference concluded with a thought-provoking fireside chat with Abeba Birhane on AI accountability and its implications for young people.
A particularly memorable part of this year's conference was the Summer of Science poster session, showcasing research involving Indigenous communities in Mexico and Peru. It was a wonderful example of EAAMO's commitment to bringing diverse perspectives into research and connecting scientific ideas with the needs of local communities.
Summer of Science poster presentation
Beyond the presentations, it was the open discussions, new connections, and welcoming atmosphere that made the conference special. For those interested in papers that were presented, please look at the conference proceedings and conference program.
Special thanks to our General Chairs, Christoph Kern and Clara Strasser Ceballos, for hosting this year's conference, and to everyone involved in making it a success.
We are already looking forward to the next chapter of the EAAMO conference. Stay tuned for ACM EAAMO 2027 in San Diego!
A sincere thank you to all our speakers, authors, organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and participants for contributing to another memorable EAAMO conference.