Welcome to the page dedicated to international conferences and events that explore the impact of AI on global peace and security. The page provides information on upcoming events that bring together top thinkers, decision-makers, and experts from across the government, industry, academia, and civil society. To share your inquiries or suggest additional events, please don't hesitate to contact us using the AI Policy Portal Contact Form.
When: 27-28 March 2025 Where: Hybrid- Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland and Online Organisers: UNIDIR, Microsoft
About: The inaugural Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2025 will provide a unique forum for the diplomatic ecosystem in Geneva and the wider multistakeholder community, including academic experts, civil society organizations, industry representatives and research labs interested in the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in security and defence.
When: 10 and 11 February 2025 Where: Grand Palais, Paris, France Organisers: The Ministry of Higher Education and Research, French Government
About: On 10 and 11 February 2025, France hosted the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering at the Grand Palais, Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society.
When: 9–10 September 2024 Where: Lotte Hotel Seoul, The Westin Josun Seou
Organisers: The Republic of Korea (ROK), The Kingdom of the Netherlands, The Republic of Singapore, The Republic of Kenya, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
When: 27 June 2023 Where: Campus Biotech, Geneva, Switzerland Organisers: UNIDIR
About: First held in 2019, the Innovations Dialogue is UNIDIR's flagship event dedicated to exploring the impact of critical technologies on international peace and security, bringing together the top thinkers and decision-makers from governments, industry and startups, academia, and civil society for strategic-level discussion and debates.
When: 25-26 April 2023 Where: Maison des Arts et des Etudiants, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Organisers: Minister of Defence, Directorate of Defence, the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The conference aims to raise public awareness on the topic and offer all stakeholders a platform to discuss the risks and challenges associated with the use of autonomous weapons systems (AWS).
When: 23-24 February 2023 Where: La Ribera de Belèn, Costa Rica Organisers: the Government of Costa Rica
The conference brought together governmental experts from Latin America and the Caribbean region. The objective was to stimulate a common understanding and more active participation from the region around the implications of AWS, and to promote a more comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon. Over 30 states adopted Belen Communiqué, the outcome document of the Conference.
When: 15-16 February 2023 Where: World Forum, The Hague, the Netherlands Organisers: the government of the Netherlands
The summit provided a platform for all stakeholders to discuss the key opportunities, challenges and risks associated with military applications of AI. Participants included foreign ministers and other government delegates, as well as representatives from knowledge institutions, think tanks, industry and civil society organisations. The event was co-hosted by the Republic of Korea.
When: 20 October 2022 Where: Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, New York, the United States of America Organisers: UNIDIR
The fourth edition of the Innovations Dialogue examined the state of play and the future of artificial intelligence (AI), surveyed the potential risks and rewards of AI technologies for international peace and security, and explored the path to Responsible AI.