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Michigan Civil Rights Summit 2026: Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms

Michigan Civil Rights Summit 2026: Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms

Blue and black image made to look like a circuit board. Text 2026 Civil Rights Summit on AI. MDCR's logo is at the top.

Date: June 17, 2026 
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  
Venue: Virtual  

Registration: Now Open  

 

About The Summit  

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) is hosting a free, virtual summit, Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms, focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence, civil rights, and public policy.  Artificial intelligence is already shaping decisions that impact people’s daily lives, from employment to housing to access to services. This is why it is critical that organizations and individuals, particularly those involved in protecting the rights of Michigan residents, engage in discussions about how AI systems are designed and governed. 

 

What You’ll Learn

  • The role of policy and governance in AI  
  • How AI is influencing employment and housing decisions  
  • Current work to align innovation with accountability  

Who Should Attend

  • Government and public sector leaders 
  • Nonprofit and community organizations  
  • Private sector and tech professionals 
  • Policy and advocacy leaders

 

 

Read more about artificial intelligence and civil rights

Accommodations 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, it is the policy and practice of MDCR to provide reasonable accommodations to guest presenters unless a specific accommodation would cause an undue hardship. ASL interpreters and CART services will be provided for this event. If you require an additional auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the event please email Dorris Tilmon at TilmonD@michigan.gov. Requests for disability related accommodations that are received after June 1, 2026, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine reasonableness.