AI and Mental Health Conference

Date: Oct. 5, 2026

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Michigan Union | Rogel Ballroom | 530 S. State St., Ann Arbor

Registration: Register here

Keynote Speakers: We are thrilled to welcome nationally recognized leaders to share their insights:

• Dr. Vaile Wright: Senior director of health care innovation, American Psychological Association.

• Dr. Caitlin Stamatis: Clinical psychologist and head of research, Slingshot AI.

What Attendees Can Expect: This is more than a conference. It is a call to action designed to foster responsible, human-centered AI innovation. Participants will engage in multidisciplinary exploration through keynote speeches, expert panels and interactive discussions. Key learning areas include:

• The Human Stakes: Exploring how AI influences mental health for individuals, families and communities, and how it feels to live through this period of rapid change.

• Promise vs. Hype: Distinguishing between evidence-based AI advances and speculative hype while focusing on responsible development.

• Governance and Accountability: Discussing the urgent need for ethical guardrails, public policy and standards to ensure AI is used equitably and transparently.

• Community Connection: Learning through “spotlight” presentations about what teams are building, studying and changing in the field.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to contribute to “The Listening Wall,” sharing their worries, hopes and ideas to help inform a post-event white paper and future policy recommendations.

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