Quick answers about the Canadian Association for Artificial Intelligence and Future Studies (AAIFS), its conferences and membership.
What is AAIFS?
AAIFS is the Canadian Association for Artificial Intelligence and Future Studies, a registered non-profit society that unites academia, industry and policymakers to advance the understanding, development and responsible use of AI and Future Studies by organizing and sponsoring scientific meetings, conferences, seminars, symposiums and workshops.
Is AAIFS a registered organization?
Yes. AAIFS is a registered non-profit society with registration number S0081875.
Where is AAIFS based?
AAIFS is based in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, with its office at Thompson Rivers University. See the contact page for details.
Which conferences does AAIFS sponsor?
AAIFS sponsors ICICET (intelligent systems and computational strategies in engineering and technology), AHTBE (healthcare technology and biomedical engineering), ICSSB (sustainable energy, smart cities and business intelligence) and FTHCB (future trends in health, cities and business). See the Events page.
How do I become a member of AAIFS?
Choose a plan on the membership page: Associate Membership ($9.99 per year) for university or college students and recent graduates, or Executive Professional Membership ($19.99 per year). Members enjoy travel grant eligibility, conference fee waiver eligibility and discounts on training and AAIFS-sponsored conferences.
How do I submit a paper to an AAIFS-sponsored conference?
Each conference runs its own submission process. Open the conference page on the Events page and follow the link to the official conference website for the call for papers, tracks, deadlines and submission instructions.
How can I become a reviewer or technical program committee member?
Members can apply to serve as a technical program committee (TPC) member and peer reviewer for AAIFS-sponsored events. Start with the membership page or contact us.
How can my organization sponsor AAIFS conferences?
Submit the sponsorship application or write to admin@aaifs.org to discuss partnership options.
Where are accepted conference papers published?
Publication and indexing details differ by conference and year and are stated in each conference call for papers. See each conference on the Events page and the official conference website.
How do I contact AAIFS?
Email admin@aaifs.org for general and technical enquiries, or use the contact page.