*New* Current Innovations in Probability-Based Household Internet Panel Research (CIPHER): Free to Attend Hybrid Conference (02/25/26 – 02/27/26)
Posted: 2/19/2026 (Conference)
In its eighth installment, the Current Innovations in Probability-Based Household Internet Panel Research (CIPHER) Conference expands its scope to include artificial intelligence (AI) as a new area of focus. As always, CIPHER builds on a rich legacy of methodological innovation, international collaboration, and emerging data modalities. Bringing together researchers, technologists, and policymakers, this year’s conference will explore how AI can enhance panel design, data quality, respondent engagement, and ethical governance. Join us as we chart the future of probability-based internet panels at the nexus of artificial intelligence and survey science. The agenda is now posted here. The program with speaker bios can be found here. CIPHER is free to attend in-person or virtually, but registration is required. To register for CIPHER and/or the UAS Data Use Workshop, please complete this form.
On Thursday 26 February, Trent D. Buskirk, Professor and Provost Fellow-Data Science and Professor Biostatistics at the School of Data Science and Joint School of Public Health at Old Dominion University, will present a keynote address titled: Let’s Not Leave Probability Panels to Chance: Why AI Matters for Their Future. On Friday 27 February, Ben Gurga, Acting Executive Director of Analytics, U.S. Social Security Administration, will present a keynote on Virtual Assistants at Social Security.
Date: 02/25/2026
Location: Online