Charal Challenge - Mexican International Conference on AI
CHARAL 2026: Cognition First – The AI Augmented Learner Challenge
Virtual Conference within MICAI 2026 (SMIA)
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Format: Online
Event Overview
CHARAL 2026 is an academic and technology-focused forum designed to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. Geared toward researchers, academics, and developers, the conference addresses the critical shift from passive adoption of generative tools toward interactive frameworks that actively stimulate human critical thinking, synthesis, and deep reasoning.
The event convenes AI leaders for keynote sessions focused on two core pillars:
AI Systems for Reviewers: Architectures and methodologies that empower educators and evaluators to audit reasoning trajectories and thought processes rather than solely grading final outputs.
AI Systems to Stimulate Cognition: Environments designed to intellectually challenge learners and researchers in real time, encouraging reflection and active problem-solving.
The concluding segment features live Demo Presentations, showcasing applied AI Learning Systems designed to augment human cognition.
Conference Schedule (Mexico City Time / CST)
Time (CST) Session
Details / Speaker
09:00 – 09:10 - Welcome & Opening Remarks
Introduction to CHARAL 2026 and opening framework within MICAI
09:10 – 09:50 - Keynote Speaker 1
Dr. Enrique Cortés Rello
The intersection of AI in education and building AI Learning Systems
09:50 – 10:00 - Break / Technical Transition
10:00 – 10:30- Keynote Speaker 2
Anne Kjær Bathel
Perspectives on the human-centered impact of AI in learning
10:30 – 10:45 - Break / Technical Transition
10:45 – 11:20 - Keynote Speaker 3
To Be Confirmed (TBD)
Academic & technical keynote
11:20 onwardsAI Learning Systems Demos
Live demonstration presentations and interactive system showcases
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