An introduction to science communication at #AAAI2026

We’re pleased to announce that we will be giving an introduction to science communication for AI researchers at AAAI this year. This will be held on Wednesday 21 January from 13:00 – 14:30. The session is part of the Undergraduate Consortium programme. However, if you are attending the conference and fancy finding out how you can communicate your research to a general audience in different formats, then you are more than welcome to join us.

The session will comprise a talk, a Q&A, and the opportunity to try some of the activities presented in the tutorial. You will have the opportunity to receive advice on any science communication ideas or questions you have.

Location

Peridot 201, Singapore EXPO, Singapore

Presenter

Dr Lucy Smith, Senior Managing Editor, AIhub

About the session

Science communication is essential. It helps demystify AI for a broad range of people including policy makers, business leaders, and the public. As a researcher, mastering this skill can not only enhance your communication abilities but also expand your network and increase the visibility and impact of your work.

In this brief tutorial, we will teach you how to clearly and concisely explain your research to non-specialists. You’ll learn how to avoid hype, how to find suitable images to illustrate your work, and where to start with social media.

What we’ll cover

• Why science communication matters
• Different ways to do science communication
• Communicating via social media
• Finding your story
• Turning your story into a blog post
• How to find and use suitable images
• How to avoid hype in your communication
• Working with media
• Unconventional ways to do science communication

If you’d like to find out more, contact Lucy Smith at aihuborg@gmail.com.

Lucy Smith is Senior Managing Editor for AIhub.

Lucy Smith is Senior Managing Editor for AIhub.