Shaping the future of AI: innovation, ethics and impact
This interdisciplinary workshop delves into the complex and evolving relationship between humans and algorithms.
The workshop is a gathering of industry leaders, AI pioneers, and leading researchers to explore the evolving role of AI in business, governance, and society. This exclusive event will feature high-level discussions, academic presentations, an AI hackathon and private networking opportunities.
This year’s theme, 'Shaping the future of AI: innovation, ethics and impact,' brings together experts to discuss cutting-edge AI developments, governance challenges, and the future of AI research and publishing.
Highlights
- Exclusive panels and speakers – engage with world-renowned AI experts, business leaders, and policymakers
- Four thematic panels:
- AI and industry – AI adoption in traditional sectors
- AI and tech – Evolution and next-gen AI models
- AI and regulation – Governance and policy challenges
- AI and editorial – Publishing and the future of AI research
- Academic presentations – showcasing the latest AI research breakthroughs
- VIP networking – formal dinner at St Hilda’s College
- AI hackathon – compete in teams to tackle real-world AI challenges
The conference programme will feature two days of sessions and networking at Saïd Business School. You will also have the opportunity to attend a reception and a formal three-course dinner at St Hilda's College, as well as join a walking tour to round off their Oxford experience.
Travel, accommodation and expenses are not included in the price. Hotel recommendations are available on page 6 of the 2024 workshop booklet.
Organisers
- Kejia Hu (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford)
- James Taylor (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford)
- Siddharth Arora (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford)
- Eric Zhao (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford)
- Yufeng Zhang (University of Birmingham)
- Jingjing Qu (Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory)
2025 programme
Abstract submission
Abstracts are welcome. Submission deadline: 15 May 2025. Submit your abstract.
Contact
- For logistics, visa support letters and conference-related queries, please email faculty.events@sbs.ox.ac.uk
- For paper submission queries, please email kejia.hu@sbs.ox.ac.uk