2022 American Causal Inference Conference

Thank you!

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Thank you all for participating in ACIC 2022 here at UC Berkeley

If you couldn't get enough of ACIC this year, ACIC 2023 will be held in Austin Texas, so mark your calendars for next May. Again, thank you all so much for being a part of this conference, and we hope to see you again for ACIC 2023.

The 2022 American Causal Inference Conference (ACIC) had a total of nearly 700 attendees both in-person and virtually, making this year's ACIC the largest ever! ACIC 2022 had over 140 poster presenters, 63 oral presenters, 21 sessions, and 17 teams who submitted to the ACIC data challenge session.

About the Sponsors

The Center for Targeted Machine Learning and Causal Inference (CTML) at UC Berkeley is an interdisciplinary research center for advancing, implementing and disseminating statistical methodology to address problems arising in public health and clinical medicine. CTML brings the rigor and power of statistical theory together with advances in machine learning and causal inference to generate robust evidence for advancing health.

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to fight some of the world’s toughest diseases. Harnessing the best of biology and technology, Amgen reaches millions of patients with its medicines, helping make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer.

The American Statistical Association (ASA) is the world’s largest community of statisticians, the “Big Tent for Statistics.” It is the second-oldest, continuously operating professional association in the country. Since it was founded in Boston in 1839, the ASA has supported excellence in the development, application, and dissemination of statistical science through the following: meetings, member services, education, publications, advocacy, & accreditation.

Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The life-changing scientific breakthroughs Genentech has delivered over the last five decades stand as a testament to this patient-first philosophy.

Northeastern University is renowned for its experiential learning model, high-impact research, deep partnerships, and worldwide reach. From day one, Northeastern pursued innovative ways of teaching and research that place a premium on experience and engagement with the world. Today, its signature approach erases traditional boundaries, empowering not only students, but faculty, alumni, partners, and innovators to solve problems and pursue impact.

Novo Nordisk's approach reflects the way we balance scientific excellence with compassion, stay rooted in our Danish heritage while making a global impact, and remain ambitious while always putting people first.

Pfizer's purpose is breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We pursue that goal relentlessly and innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

Covid-19 Information & Disclaimer

As members of the campus community, the ACIC Planning Committee is not autonomous in our decision-making, and is subject to UC Office of the President, UC Berkeley, and government guidelines.

In the event that the In-Person portion of the conference is cancelled due to COVID-19, registrants with an In-Person Conference ticket will have the option of either receiving a full refund or exchanging their ticket for a virtual conference ticket. For the exchange option, the difference in ticket price will be refunded. In the event that both the In-Person and Online Only portions of the conference are cancelled due to COVID-19, all registrants will receive a full refund.

The ACIC Planning Committee strongly encourages travelers to purchase refundable or transferable tickets, and is not responsible for travel or other similar costs.

Masks are strongly recommended, but not required, indoors - regardless of vaccination status. N95 masks will be made available.

All participants will be required to adhere to UC Berkeley, UC Office of the President, and local, regional, state, and federal mandates. Failure to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols will result in dismissal from any conference and/or workshop and forfeiture of registration fees.

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

By entering an Annual Symposium on Risks and Opportunities of AI in Pharmaceutical Medicine (“AIPM”) event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.

By entering the event premises, you consent to and assign all rights, titles, and interest, including copyrights, to any photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by AIPM and its affiliates and representatives including the University of California Berkeley ("UCB"), including UCB's mission or research, education, public service, and for promoting the public good. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar AIPM or UCB events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of AIPM and/or UCB. You release AIPM and UCB, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings.

By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by AIPM and UCB or the person or entity designated to do so by AIPM. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.

Accessibility

If you require accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Christina Da Silva at aipm2026@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days (October 14th, 2026) in advance of the event.

2022 American Causal Inference Conference