We are excited to host the fourth annual Midwest Ethics Symposium: Technology and Well-Being, April 7–8, 2026. This year’s symposium will bring together academics, professionals, and students to consider the ethical implications of consumer technologies and, in particular, how they shape our health, identity, and overall quality of life. We welcome submissions of extended abstracts (750–1000 words) related to this theme by January 11, 2026.

Potential topics include:

• Social media, identity, and community
• The effects of digital technology on attention and intellectual development
• Algorithmic feeds, echo chambers, and political polarization
• Fitness trackers and other health-focused digital tools
• Simulated digital companions and the ethics of AI in therapy

The Symposium is free and open to the public.

Submit your abstract here.