Overview
Join the Institute for Humane Studies for a two-day, in-person graduate papers workshop on “Non-Governmental Actors Shaping Technology,” hosted in partnership with Dr. Chris Whyte and Dr. Karl Grindal. Held in Manchester, New Hampshire, on February 6–7, this workshop offers PhD students and postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to present works in progress and receive detailed, constructive feedback from peers and faculty discussants.
We welcome research examining how actors outside the formal state apparatus—such as private firms, civil society organizations, open-source networks, criminal groups, and other non-state institutions—shape the development, governance, security, and societal implications of emerging technologies. Relevant topics include cybersecurity and digital threat ecosystems, AI governance, platform and infrastructure regulation, decentralized technology communities, information operations, and other inquiries at the intersection of technology, institutions, and global security.
Participants will deepen their research, engage in rich discussion, and connect with a community of scholars working on similar topics. IHS will provide all participants with a $200 honorarium and a stipend to offset lodging, transportation, and travel-related meal expenses. All meals during the workshop itself will be provided by IHS.
Expert Panelists
- Karl Grindal, University of New Hampshire
- Christopher Whyte, Virginia Commonwealth University
Schedule
Friday, February 6
7:00 PM | Welcome Dinner
Saturday, February 7
9:00 AM | Breakfast and Opening Remarks
9:15 AM | Paper Sessions
12:15 PM | Lunch Break
1:15 PM | Paper Sessions / Coffee Breaks
5:00 PM | Closing Remarks
6:00 PM | Closing Dinner
