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Conference: Christian Ethics and Peacebuilding in the Age of AI and Autonomous Weapons Systems

Date(s)
March 3, 2026
Location
Senate Room, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University Belfast
Time
09:00 - 17:00
Price
Free

Conference Organisers:

Dr Femi Omotoyinbo, Queen’s University Belfast

Professor Fiona Magowan, Queen’s University Belfast

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapons presents profound ethical challenges for global peace and security.   As warfare evolves, Christian ethical traditions offer crucial perspectives on justice, morality, and peace-making in this new technological era.

This conference invites scholars, faith leaders, policymakers, and technologists to explore how Christian ethics can inform responses to AI-driven warfare, autonomous weapons systems, and efforts for peacebuilding.   Through theological reflection, interdisciplinary engagement, and practical solutions, we seek to advance discourse on the role of faith-driven ethics in shaping global policy and peace efforts

Keynote speaker

Professor Peter Lee, University of Portsmouth

Call for Papers

The Call for Papers for this Conference is now open.

Read more here.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 9 January 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: 30 January 2026
  • Conference Date: 3rd March 2026
Department
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
The Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice
Audience
All
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