HBKU TO HOST GLOBAL AI ETHICS CONFERENCE IN DOHA THIS SEPTEMBER

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will host a landmark conference on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, themed “The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions”, from Sept 28 to 29, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha.

The event is expected to gather leading academics, policymakers, industry experts and ethicists to discuss how AI is transforming societies and how globally diverse value systems should shape its responsible development and deployment.

In a statement, HBKU said the conference comes at a time when technological innovation is advancing faster than regulatory frameworks, underscoring the need for meaningful international action.

Socially disruptive technologies are increasingly impacting daily life. It is therefore crucial to establish ethical guidelines that safeguard cultural and human norms while supporting innovation.

The two-day programme will highlight six thematic areas – healthcare, urban design, security, education, finance and the future of the workplace.

The discussions aim to advance cohesive international standards that help mitigate institutional risks and protect individuals and communities potentially affected by the rapid growth of AI.

The university stressed the importance of cross-sector and cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure that AI progresses in ways that reflect collective responsibility and diverse global moral frameworks.

Notable speakers include experts from Microsoft, MIT, the Alan Turing Institute, Smart Cities Council, and leading universities such as Peking University, the University of Vienna, and Northwestern University.

The conference promises to be a catalyst for setting ethical guardrails in AI’s global trajectory—aligned with human dignity, equity, and cultural nuance.

-- BERNAMA