2026 Conference Details
Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026Location: Hemmingson Ballroom, Gonzaga University
About the Conference
AI technologies are drastically reshaping society, thereby raising urgent ethical questions about such values as privacy, security, fairness, safety, and accountability. While AI holds immense potential for good, it risks harm through misuse, bias, and careless implementation. Because of its pervasive import, it is more than timely that we should engage in reflective and critical thought on its ethical underpinnings.Bringing together faculty and student scholars from diverse disciplines with industry experts, this conference explores the ethical challenges and opportunities of responsible, values-driven AI. In 2026, panels and discussions with industry leaders, educators, scholars, and healthcare leadership will focus on three key themes: Personal Identity and Meaning, Learning and Education, and the Future of the Workforce.
The conference is organized by the Department of Philosophy and the Institute of Informatics and Applied Technology.
2026 Conference proceedings available in digital or pdf format.