Avoiding the "Race to the Middle". On the Importance of an AI of Empowerment.
Dr Alex Carter, Associate Professor for Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge
Forum Agenda
Where Artificial Intelligence Meets Humanity. Exploring the intersection of capability, ethics, and global policy.
Day 1:
19th Aug 2026
09:00
Opening Plenary
11:00
Research Briefing
Theme I: (TBC)
14:00
Guest Lecture
Theme II: (TBC)
16:30
Guest Lecture
Theme III: (TBC)
19:00
Formal Dinner at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge
An evening of cross-disciplinary dialogue within the historic walls of Cambridge, fostering connections between technologists and humanists.
Day 2:
20th Aug 2026
09:00
Interactive Workshop
Theme IV: Building Difficult AI
Dr Steve Suckling, Founder and Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Interactions (CAII)
11:00
Interactive Workshop
Theme V: Music Creation Empowerment
Dr Sacha Krstulović, Managing Director, understand-AI.today
14:00
Panel Discussion and Q&A
How Can AI Empower Humanity?
Panelists: Dr Alex Carter, Dr Steve Suckling, Dr Sacha Krstulović, (TBC), Moderator: Mr David Quan
17:00
Closing Forum