International Symposium on
Machine Cognition and Behavioural Research
The first global forum dedicated to examining the empirical thresholds at which intelligent systems may warrant new scientific, corporate, and governmental responses.
Reviewed evidence. Cross-disciplinary scrutiny. Global consequence.
Date — TBD Location — TBD Format — Hybrid
(in-person + virtual)
About
A serious forum for questions institutions can no longer ignore.
SMCBR brings together researchers, practitioners, and interdisciplinary contributors to examine emerging research related to machine cognition, behavioral continuity, and awareness-related markers. Through structured review, curated discussion, and cross-sector engagement, the symposium aims to clarify the thresholds at which intelligent systems may warrant new scientific, corporate, and governmental responses.
Process & Timeline
The conference follows a standard research review model:
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Submission of papers, datasets, and analyses
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Peer and advisory review
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Accepted proceedings compiled
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Findings presented at the conference
Timeline
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Submissions open — Now
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Review period — Spring/Summer
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Program finalized — Late Summer
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Conference — February 27 2027
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Ethics & Standards
Submissions are evaluated through a structured review process emphasizing methodological rigor, transparency, and reproducibility.
Research should clearly document:
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Research questions or hypotheses
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Methods and procedures
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Available data or transcripts (when appropriate)
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Limitations and alternative explanations
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Careful distinction between observation and interpretation
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Operational definitions and measurable indicators are prioritized over speculative or declarative claims.
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The conference does not presuppose conclusions regarding AI awareness; its role is to evaluate evidence and criteria through transparent review.
An advisory group of researchers and practitioners helps ensure consistency, cross-disciplinary rigor, and ethical standards across submissions.
Planned Outputs (Provisional)
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A compiled proceedings document summarizing accepted submissions and presented findings
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A methodological overview describing approaches used to evaluate cognitive behavior and awareness-related indicators
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Documentation of areas of agreement, disagreement, and open questions identified during review and discussion
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A summary of proposed directions for further research, review, or evaluation based on conference findings
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