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.
The rapid advancement of AI has put these technologies at the forefront of global policy discussions. Policymakers and regulators worldwide have begun to recognize the urgency of shared understandings, norms and regulations that transcend national borders and individual interests, including in the context of AI’s applications for security and defence.
The international community has started to undertake several efforts to address the complex implications of AI in security and defence. Most recently, the First Committee approved Draft Resolution A/C.1/79/L.43 which requests, among others, the Secretary-General to seek the views of Member States, observer States, international and regional organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, civil society, the scientific community and industry on the opportunities and challenges posed to peace and security by the applications of AI in the military domain.
Against this backdrop, UNIDIR is launching its Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics, to be held annually as a flagship event that brings together the diplomatic community – as well as experts from the military, industry, academia, civil society organizations and research labs – to jointly consider and address the complex implications of AI for national, regional and global security and resilience.
The conference, open to all, is organized as part of the Roundtable for AI, Security and Ethics (RAISE) – an initiative led by UNIDIR in partnership with Microsoft. By convening experts from diverse backgrounds and across geopolitical divides, RAISE intends to foster inclusive and multisectoral engagement by promoting open dialogue and cooperation.
Programme
- Day 1, Academic Track: Panel discussions, poster sessions, lightning talks, fireside chats and thematic deep-dives.
- Day 2, Policy Track: Panel discussions, poster sessions, lightning talks and fireside chats.
An agenda and list of speakers, as well as information on how to register will be made available in due course.
Call for abstracts
To shape the programme, UNIDIR is inviting abstract submissions for poster presentations, thematic deep-dives, and lightning talks. Submissions must align with one of the six priority themes outlined in UNIDIR’s policy brief on the Governance of AI in the Military Domain.
Accepted abstracts will directly contribute to the conference agenda, fostering insightful discussions and actionable outcomes. The author of the best abstract will be invited to present at the conference in Geneva, all expenses covered by UNIDIR.
Submit your abstract by Monday, 3 February. Abstracts will be anonymized and assessed on a rolling basis by a panel of experts from the multistakeholder AI, security and defence community.
Further information
For any questions, please contact Yasmin Afina at yasmin.afina@un.org.