The Trust and Safety Research Conference

The Stanford Tech Impact and Policy Center will host the fifth annual Trust and Safety Research Conference on October 1-2, 2026 at Stanford University. The conference brings together trust and safety researchers and practitioners from academia, industry, civil society, and government to advance research in trust and safety while fostering the exchange of ideas across various disciplines, including computer science, communication, policy, law, and political science. Registration for the 2026 Trust & Safety Research will open in June.

Dates and Deadlines

• June 1, 2026: Applicants notified if their proposed presentation is accepted
• June 1, 2026: Journal of Online Trust and Safety deadline for commentaries
• June 10, 2026: General registration opens (early bird pricing)
• July 16, 2026: Conference ticket prices increase
• October 1-2, 2026: Trust & Safety Research Conference 

Conference Registration

Pricing

Your ticket provides access to:

• Two days of talks, panels, workshops, and breakouts
• A poster session on the first day
• Breakfast and lunch both days
• Networking opportunities, including two happy hours

Check out our registration fees and policies.

If you need a disability-related accommodation or wheelchair access information, please contact us, at tsrconference@stanford.edu. Requests should be made by September 12th.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Trust and Safety Research Conference and would like to be contacted with more information, please complete the following form: Sponsorship Interest Form.

Questions? Email us at tsrconference@stanford.edu