International Workshop
Cyberpsychology and Post-AI Education (PsyAI–2026)
June 22–24, 2026, St. Petersburg, Russia
Working language: English. PsyAI–2026 in Russian is also being held as part of the joint IMS-2026 Conference.
Seminar format: in-person. If it is impossible for foreign participants to arrive, their participation in the online format is considered by the organizers on an individual basis.
Seminar location: St. Petersburg, Russia (Congress Center of ITMO University at Lomonosova Street, 9)
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of human life has significantly influenced educational practices and psychological processes. The International Seminar Cyberpsychology and Post-AI Education (PsyAI-2026) aims to explore the interplay between psychological factors and educational systems in the era of AI-driven technologies as well as the features of human-virtual environments interactions. In this case, a virtual environment is considered as an artificially created context in which a person interacts with various digital and technological systems, such as virtual reality, social networks, smart homes, mobile applications, industrial systems, and algorithms. These environments encompass a wide range of technologies and processes that influence everyday life and society's interaction with information and technology.
PsyAI-2026 TRACKS AND KEY TOPICS
Human Interaction with Virtual Environments
- Cognitive load, emotional response, and decision-making in AI-assisted environments
- Neuromarketing for usable AI-solutions
Cyberpsychology of AI-Driven Education
- Emotional and behavioral responses to digital teaching tools
- Adaptation and resistance to AI technologies among educators and learners
Personalized Learning and Psychological Well-Being
- Virtual environments’ role in customizing learning paths based on psychological and cognitive profiles
- Balancing personalization with privacy and ethical considerations
Social and Ethical Dimensions
- Psychological effects of AI-based assessments on students’ motivation and self-esteem
- Equity and access issues in digital educational systems
Post-AI Skills and Competencies
- Psychological readiness for lifelong learning in an AI-dominated world
- Soft skills development and its integration with AI tools in educational curricula
Human-AI Collaboration in Education
- Enhancing student-teacher relationships through AI mediation
- The role of AI in fostering collaboration and teamwork
Future Trends in Cyberpsychology and Education
- The influence of virtual and augmented reality on learning and psychological states
- Predictive models of human-AI interaction outcomes in educational settings
PsyAI-2026 KEYWORDS
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IMPORTANT DATES – Paper Submission & Registration:
- 15 Mar 2026 – Papers Submission Deadline
- 12 May – Notifications of Acceptance
- 24 May – Camera Ready Papers
- 26 May – Early Bird Registration
- 13 June – Authors Registration Deadline
- 22–24 June 2026 – Presentation at the IMS-2026
SUBMISSION
- The contributions must be submitted in form of Full research paper (12–15 pages) and present original unpublished work from the authors
- Manuscripts submitted to the PsyAI-2026 workshop must be prepared using the Springer template
- All submissions must be done via the Microsoft CMT system. The link will be available later.
All submitted papers and abstracts will undergo double-blind peer review by the Program Committee. The authors of accepted papers will need to improve their paper on the basis of reviewers’ comments and will be asked to send a camera-ready version of their manuscripts.
At least one author of each paper accepted to PsyAI-2026 must pay a full registration, attend the workshop and present the work.
PROCEEDINGS
The accepted and presented papers will be included in the IMS-2026 Proceedings and indexed in Scopus.
More information is available at:
IMS-2026: https://ims.itmo.ru/eng/
e-mail: ims@itmo.ru