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2025 International Conference on Philosophy of Computing
Following the success of our Symposia on Philosophy of Computing (2023, 2024) — the first events of their kind in Latin America, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, and participants from diverse backgrounds — the Philosophy of Computing Research Group at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is proud to announce the International Conference on Philosophy of Computing.
This five-day academic event is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research at the intersection of computation and philosophy — a dialogue that has never been more urgent. In a time marked by rapid technological transformation, ethical challenges in AI, and the growing impact of computational systems on every aspect of society, there is a pressing need for spaces of critical reflection and rigorous debate.
As computation reshapes our institutions, economies, modes of inquiry, and even our understanding of knowledge and existence, this conference seeks to foster deep interdisciplinary engagement with the philosophical implications and responsibilities of life in the digital age.
We invite abstract submissions on topics including, but not limited to:
- Theory of Computation, Formal Languages, Logic, and Foundational Mathematics
- Biocomputation, Biomathematics, and Artificial Life
- Physical and Non-Conventional Computation
- The Uncomputable in Other Disciplines
- Cybernetic Culture and Technopolitical Studies
- Frontier Artificial Intelligence, Neurosymbolic AI, and Computational Linguistics
- Computational and Non-Computational Cognitive Science
- Gender, Politics, and Society in Computing
- Ethical Issues in and of Computing
- Aesthetic Issues in and of Computing
- Philosophy of Science and Mathematics in the Era of Computing Machinery
- Ontological, Epistemological, Metaphysical, and Axiological Issues in Computing
- Computational Philosophy
- Social Networks and Digital Communication
- Philosophy of Interaction Design
- Philosophy of Computing and Computer Science
Conference Details
Location: Central Camputs of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.
Conference language: English & Spanish
Submission period: March 15 – June 30, 2025
Submission acceptance deadline: July 15, 2025.
Program ready on our website: July 16, 2025.
Registration opens: July 16, 2025.
Conference Dates: October 27 – 31, 2025
Notes:
- We will try to get some special deals with nearby hotels. Check back soon for more details.
- Coffee will be available at all times during the whole week.
- Dinner will be offered on october the 30th for a fee.
- The closing ceremony to be held on the 31st will be followed by a concert and a small cocktail, available for free to attendees and presentators alike.
- A complimentary, free-of-charge tour around the University Campus will be offered to registered participants (presenters or attendees) on the 29th.
- A complimentary tour around Downtown, right amid the celebration of the Day of the Dead, will be offered to registered presenters on the 29th, for a fee.
Submission guidelines
Submissions should be prepared in English and as follows:
(1) A short, 150 – 300 word pitch (to be entered in the submission form itself).
(2) An extended abstract, in PDF format, of at most 1,000 words (excluding references), which must also exclude any information allowing for the identification of the author(s) or their affiliation since these PDFs will be submitted to peer review (to be uploaded in the submission form).
Accepted abstracts will be included in the Conference Abstract Book, which will be made available to all participants. A potential Proceedings Book will be discussed during the conference with interested participants.
Submission process
Please submit your abstract via the online submission portal. You will need to create an account in our abstract management system before you can submit your abstract.
Fees & early bird access
The conference will be free of charge. For this reason, we will not be offering grants nor funds for traveling or other expenses.
Those interested in acquiring a conference kit or access to the special dinner before the end of the event will receive all necessary information via email once registered.