From 24 to 27 June 2025, the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. The forum in 2025 will highlight achievements in AI ethics since UNESCO’s 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of AI and underscore the need for continued progress through actionable initiatives. Co-hosted by Thailand, this event serves as a vibrant platform for global dialogue, collaboration, and policy innovation on the ethical dimensions of AI. Registration and logistical information will be available soon.
The forum will convene global leaders, AI experts, industry pioneers, and policymakers to address critical challenges and opportunities in AI development. Participants will delve into implementing UNESCO’s AI Ethics Recommendations, balancing innovation with responsibility, and fostering global collaboration to shape inclusive and ethical AI governance frameworks. Building on the first Global Forum in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2022, and the second in Kranj, Slovenia, the 2025 forum continues UNESCO’s mission to advance the adoption of its groundbreaking 2021 Recommendation—the first global standard on AI ethics.
Key topics will include AI’s impact on human rights, gender equality, and sustainability, featuring expert panels, interactive discussions, and actionable strategies to align technological innovation with ethical principles. This year’s forum aims to drive tangible progress and inspire international collaboration toward a responsible AI-powered future.
We welcome abstract submissions (500–1000 words) working in fields related to AI ethics, policy, social sciences, computer and data science. Selected authors will be invited to present their research at the Forum in Bangkok, with travel and participation costs subsidized, and selected work will be published in the Forum proceedings and special issues of the Journal of Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (JAISD). You can find the Call for Proposals attached to this email.
Submission deadline: 1 May 2025
