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Global Forum on the Ethics of AI (2025)
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Event Format & Duration
4 days (24–27 June 2025)
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Closed-door ministerial policy dialogue
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Closed-door industry dialogue with invited industry leaders
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08:30 – 09:30
Welcome Coffee
9.30 – 10.10
Opening Ceremony
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Prime Minister of Thailand
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Audrey Azoulay Director-General, UNESCO
Thailand’s Commitment on the Ethics of AI
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Prasert Jantararuangtong Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Thailand
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Supamas Isarabhakdi Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand
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Permpoon Chidchob Minister of Education, Thailand
10.10 - 10.15
Group photo
10.15 - 10.25
Video Message
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Kao Kim Hourn Secretary-General, ASEAN
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Doreen Bogdan-Martin Secretary-General, ITU
10.25 - 11.00
Setting the Scene Dialogue: Technology, Policy, and Innovation for Good
Moderator: Lidia Brito Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO, a.i.
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Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem Professor and Head, Department of Philosophy, University of Pretoria and Chair of UNESCO World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST)
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David Leslie Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation Research, The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Ethics, Technology and Society at Queen Mary University
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Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao Chairwomen, Sovico Group, Vietnam
Additional high-level speakers to be unveiled
11.00 - 11.30
Networking Coffee Break
11.30 – 12.30
Fostering Global Dialogue on AI for a Collective Future
This high-level session brings together representatives leading key global and regional AI initiatives to reflect on the converging agendas of AI-related policies and initiatives. It aims to strengthen global dialogue, foster collaboration across regions, and support collective efforts to ensure that AI contributes to shared global priorities such as inclusion, human rights, and sustainable development.
Moderator: Dafna Feinholz Director a.i., Division of Research, Ethics and Inclusion, Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO
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Lidia Brito Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO, a.i.
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Wisit Wisitsora-At Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Thailand
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Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science, technology and innovation, Colombia
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William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Kenya
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Nezar Patria Vice-Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs, Indonesia
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Daniel Mordecki Executive Director, Government Agency for Electronic and the Information and Knowledge Society, Uruguay
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Frederic Werner Chief, Strategy & Operations, AI for Good, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU
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Sabastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce
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Amandeep Singh Gill, Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, United Nations [Video]
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Representative from the South African Presidency of the G20
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Representative of the European Union
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Representative from the ASEAN Secretary
Additional high-level speakers to be unveiled
12.30 - 14.00
Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.00
From Readiness Assessment to Enhanced Institutional, Technical, and Human Capacities on AI
This high-level session highlights country experiences with UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), now being implemented at various stages in over 70 countries as part of the implementation of the Recommendation on the Ethics of AI. Ministers and senior officials will exchange on lessons learned, key challenges, and strategies for strengthening institutional, technical, and human capacities in AI.
Moderator: Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa Director, UNESCO Jakarta
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Chea Vandeth Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Cambodia
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Mmadi Hassani Oumouri Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Transparency, Comoros
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Boviengkham Vongdara Minister of Technology and Communications, Lao PDR [TBC]
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Gobind Singh Deo Minister of Digital, Malaysia
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Jessie Kabwila Minister of Higher Education, Malawi
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Marash Dukaj Minister of Public Administration, Montenegro
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Henry Rhoel Aguda, Secretary Department of Information and Communications Technology, Philippines [TBC]
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Supamas Isarabhakdi Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand [TBC]
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Mohamed Kinaanath Minister of State for Homeland Security and Technology, Maldives
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Ahmed Osman Dirie State Minister of Communications and Technology, Somalia
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Kabbyanga Godfrey Baluuku Kiime Minister of State for Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (National Guidance), Uganda
15.00 - 15.30
Networking coffee break
15.30 - 17.00
From Readiness Assessment to Enhanced Institutional, Technical, and Human Capacities on AI (Continued)
Moderator: Max Kendrick AI Strategy Coordinator & Senior Advisor to the Director-General, UNESCO
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Aylin Febles Estrada Vice-Minister of Communications, Cuba
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Nezar Patria Vice-Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs, Indonesia
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Raúl Hernandez Vice Minister for Development of Information Technologies, Telecommunications, and Space Activities, Venezuela
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Shawn Ntlhaile Assistant Minister of Communication and Innovation, Botswana
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Jose Eko Owono Mangue State Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Telecommunications, and Artificial Intelligence, Equatorial Guinea
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Alie Sylvie Minko-Mi-Etoua Secretary-General, Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation, Gabon
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Naomi Tetamashimba Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Technology and Science, Zambia
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Beaullah Chirume Permanent Secretary, Ministry of ICT and Courier Services, Zimbabwe
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Nicholaus Merinyo Mkapa Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Tanzania
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Roland Konodji Guelngar Director-General, Ministry of Studies and Planning, Chad
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Leo Mercedes Director of Cabinet, Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies, Dominican Republic
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Ho Duc Thang Deputy Director General, Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam
17.00 - 17.30
Networking coffee break
17.30 - 18.30
Harnessing the Full Potential of AI through Demand-Driven and Evidence-Based Partnerships
This high-level session explores how aligning AI investment and partnerships with the specific needs and priorities of countries, particularly those shaped by public demand and development objectives, can unlock AI’s transformative potential. Ministers, development partners, and national institutions will discuss innovative policy and partnership approaches that support their AI ecosystems. The discussion will also draw on insights from outcomes of UNESCO’s RAM exercise and the broader implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI.
Moderator: Lidia Brito Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO, a.i.
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Samuel Migaľ Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization, Slovakia
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Benjamin Barán Minister-President, National Council of Science and Technology, Paraguay
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Juan Teodoro Falconi Galvez Secretary-General, Council of Ministers, Peru
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Anicia Peters CEO, National Commission on Research, Science and Technology, Namibia
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Lourino Chemane CEO, National Institute of Technology, Information and Communication, Mozambique
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Nkundwe Mwasaga Director-General, ICT Commission, Tanzania
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Abdullah Suliman Alkhodairi Chief Strategy Officer, Saudi Data and AI Authority, Saudi Arabia
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Ulises Canchola Gutiérrez Special Envoy for Emerging Technologies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico
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Brando Okolo Head of the Office of Science, Technology and Innovation, AUDA-NEPAD
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Anna Pietikainen Head of Division, Regulatory Policy, Public Governance, OECD
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Representative from the European Union
Thai Night' welcome reception
The preparatory day of the Global Forum features parallel working meetings of key stakeholder networks of UNESCO engaged in the implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, as well as expert workshops and working meetings of global and regional UN coordination mechanisms. It also includes a private strategic briefing on AI developments with leading scientists, policy experts, senior policymakers, and UN Resident Coordinators, as well as a closed-door ministerial dialogue on international cooperation.
Riverside dinner with views of illuminated Bangkok landmarks (by invitation)
09.00 – 09.30
Welcome Coffee
09.30 - 11.00
Amplifying the Voices of CSOs and Academic Institutions in AI: Collaboration, Knowledge, and Action
The session will launch the Global CSO and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy, presenting its workplan, and the panel will reflect on concrete ways in which CSO and Academic institutions can be involved in the international discourse of AI ethics.
Moderator: Dafna Feinholz, Director a.i., Division of Research, Ethics and Inclusion, Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO
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Fadi Daou Executive Director, Globethics
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Jamila Venturini Executive Director, Derechos Digitales
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Saida Belouali Founder, Afriq'AI Institute
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Virginia Dignum Professor of Computer Science and Director of the AI Policy Lab, Umeå University
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Rachel Adams Founder and CEO of the Global Centre on AI Governance
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Rumman Chowdhury CEO, Humane Intelligence
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Kelly Forbes President and Executive Director, AI Asia Pacific Institute
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David Leslie Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation Research, The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Ethics, Technology and Society at Queen Mary University
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Constance de Leusse Executive Director, AI & Society Institute, University of ENS – PSL
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Vilas Dhar President, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
11.00 - 11.30
Networking coffee break
11.30 – 13.00 (Parallel Sessions)
(D2-S1) ASEAN in focus: RAM Implementation and Beyond
The session will showcase the implementation progress of ASEAN countries in the implementation of the Recommendation on the Ethics of AI. In particular, the session will feature the launch of Thailand’s RAM, lessons from other regional implementations, and the announcement of a new AI Governance Centre in Thailand as a regional anchor for capacity-building.
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Aini Suzana Ariffin UNESCO RAM Expert, Malaysia
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Mark Bryan Manantan UNESCO RAM Expert, Philippines
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Pisal Chanty Director, Digital & Innovation Policy Research, Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
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Adya Danaditya UNESCO RAM Expert, Indonesia and Laos
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Hammam Riza UNESCO RAM Expert, Indonesia
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Chai Wuttiwiwatchai Executive Director, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Thailand
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Erika Legara Managing Director, Center for AI Research, Philippines
(D2-S2) Environment and Ecosystems: Policy Pathways to Reach Nature-Positive AI
This session explores the connections between the Declaration of Ethical Principles in relation to Climate Change and the implementation of the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on its chapter on Environment and Ecosystems. This link is central to the development of a Nature Positive AI Toolkit for Policymakers, which will be piloted in the lead-up to COP30. The Toolkit aims to operationalise ethical and environmentally sustainable AI use, helping countries meet global climate adaptation and mitigation goals. The session will also highlight synergies with UNESCO’s MOST-BRIDGES, a humanities-driven transdisciplinary sustainability science coalition focused on solving the social problems highlighted by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Moderator: Constanza Gomez Mont Co-Founder & Director, C Minds
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Johan Hattingh Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch
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Christopher Córdova Chief Executive Officer, RTD Ratings
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Karlina Octaviany Artificial Intelligence Advisor, ICT & Digitalisation, FAIR Forward, GIZ Office Indonesia
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Steven Hartman Founding Executive Director, UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition
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Nadja Skaljic Chief Legal and Strategy Officer, privately held lab-based Swiss company
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Peter Schlosser Vice President and Vice Provost of Global Futures, Arizona State University
(D2-S3) AI and Science and Scientific Research
The session will explore how AI is transforming scientific research while raising new questions about integrity, transparency, and accountability in research practices.
Moderator: Theodore Lechterman Assistant Professor of Philosophy, UNESCO Chair in AI Ethics & Governance, IE University
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Urs Gasser Professor of Public Policy, Governance, and Innovative Technology, Technical University of Munich (TUM)
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Yi Zeng Professor of Brain-Inspired AI and AI Governance, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Rana Dajani Professor of Biology and Biotechnology, Hashemite University
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Fadaba Danioko Deputy Director, Mali Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Center
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Liviu Știrbăț Head of AI in Science Unit, DG for Research and Innovation (RTD), European Commission
(D2-S4) Bridging the AI Language Divide: Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity
This session addresses the imperative of preserving linguistic diversity in the digital age, featuring the launch of a Global Coalition for linguistic diversity on AI, building on a recent partnership between UNESCO and the government of Iceland. The panel will reflect on the actions that countries, private companies, and CSOs can take to ensure that no language is left behind.
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Gabrielle Ras PhD, Co-Founder of Papiamentu.ai
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Óttar Kolbeinsson Proppé Project Manager, Icelandic Center for Language Technology, Almannarómur
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Cleuber Amaro Fundação Nacional dos Povos Indígenas, Brazil
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Sheriff Issaka Founder & Head of Operations, African Languages Lab
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Umarani Pappuswamy PhD, Central Institute of Indian Languages, India
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Damián Blasi Member of the World Atlas of Languages Ad Hoc Expert Committee
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Chinasa Okolo Fellow at the Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institute
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Sarana Nutanong Associate Professor, School of Information and Science and Technology, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand
13.00 – 14.30
Lunch Break
14.30 – 15.30 (Parallel Sessions)
Rethinking Corporate Responsibility in the Age of AI, Powered by UNESCO Business Council for Ethics of AI
Led by the UNESCO Business Council, this session features good practices and ongoing efforts of members of the Business Council in the pursuit of ethical design, development and use of AI, in particular, this session will shed light on transparency measures such as the AI Company Data Initiative, co-developed by UNESCO and Thomson Reuters Foundation and a new MOOC on AI Ethics, co-developed by UNESCO and the LG AI Research.
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Katie Fowler Director for Responsible Business, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Srinivasan Sivasubramanian AI Ethics Officer and Industry Principle, Responsible AI Office, Infosys
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Vikram Nagendra Director of Corporate Sustainability, SAP
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Myoungshin Kim Principal Policy Officer, LG AI Research
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Jasmine Begum Director for Corporate, External and Legal Affairs for ASEAN, Microsoft
Women Leaders at the Forefront of AI Policy and Technology, Powered by UNESCO Women4Ethical AI Platform
The session will be held under the aegis of the UNESCO Women for Ethical AI platform (W4EAI) and will address issues such as gender stereotypes in generative AI outputs; the representation of women in AI development, deployment and use; data; gendered inequalities in the AI labour market and start up financing; and the impact of AI on women's rights and opportunities.
Moderator: Eleonora Lamm Programme Specialist in the Management of Social Transformations, UNESCO
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Alessandra Sala Chair, UNESCO Women4Ethical AI Platform
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Sarah Mathews Responsible AI Lead, Adecco Group Responsible AI Lead
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Bhavani Rao Chair of South Asian Chapter, UNESCO Women4Ethical AI Platform
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Caitlin Corrigan Executive Director of the Institute for Ethics in AI, Technical University of Munich
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Tendai Zengeni Lecturer and Researcher, Africa University
AI and Neurotechnology
This session explores the intersection of AI and neurotechnology, which implies more powerful applications while raising serious ethical considerations surrounding advancements that interface directly with the human brain. The session will discuss the potential impacts on human rights, identity, and agency, and the increased risk of algorithmic bias and, possible manipulation, and misuse raised in the age of AI. The session will also feature the ongoing elaboration process of a UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology.
Moderator: Dafna Feinholz, Director a.i., Division of Research, Ethics and Inclusion, Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO
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Pamela Andanda Professor of Law at University of the Witwatersrand, Rapporteur of AHEG for Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology
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Ryota Kanai Founder and CEO, Araya
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Yongyuth Yuthavong Former Chair of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC), Former Member of the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee (IBC), Former Deputy Prime Minister and Former Minister of Science and Technology of Thailand
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Nataliya Kosmyna Research scientist, MIT
AI in the Judiciary: Upholding Human Rights and Judicial Integrity
This session will explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in courts and tribunals, focusing on how the judiciary can harness AI’s potential to improve access to justice, efficiency, and fairness-while safeguarding human rights, judicial independence, and public trust. Drawing on the newly published UNESCO Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals, the session will convene judges, legal technologists, ethicists, and civil society representatives to discuss practical strategies, challenges, and safeguards for responsible AI adoption in judicial settings.
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Peerapat Chokesuwattanaskul Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University
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Anuwan (Pui) Vongpichet Deputy Executive Director and Director of the Office of Justice Innovation, Thailand Institute of Justice
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Lyantoniette Chua Co-founder of AI Safety Asia (AISA)
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Mohamed Farahat UNESCO RAM Expert, Egypt
15:30 – 16:30 (Parallel Sessions)
(D2-S5) AI Policy: Towards a Global Network of AI Supervising Authorities
The session will focus on the current state of play on supervisory work of AI undertaken by competent authorities on AI across the world, and launch the Global Network of AI Supervising Authorities (GNAIS). Speakers will share insights into the unique challenges and priorities in shaping AI oversight, including good practices identified through UNESCO’s ongoing collaboration with the Dutch Authority on Digital Infrastructure and the European Commission on AI Supervision.
Moderator: Huub Janssen AI Manager, Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure RDI, Netherlands
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Judit Rozsa Director, SG REFORM, European Commission
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John Derksen Deputy Inspector General, Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure RDI, Netherlands
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Myuhng-Joo Kim Chief of AI Safety Institute, Korea
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Merve Hickok President and Policy Director, Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP)
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Habib Abdulrahman Deputy Chief Strategy Officer, Saudi Data & AI Authority, Saudi Arabia
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Lee Wan Sie Cluster Director, Data Innovation and Protection Group, Infocomm Media Development Authority IMDA, Singapore
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Nkundwe Mwasaga Director general of the ICT Commission, Tanzania
(D2-S6) AI and Disability: From Inclusion to Empowerment
Guided by UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, this session will highlight how AI technologies—such as voice assistants, screen readers, AI-driven prosthetics, and accessible navigation systems—can significantly enhance the quality of life, independence, and social participation of over 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide.
Moderator: Cristina Martinez Pinto Founder and CEO, PIT Policy Lab
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Elena Estavillo Founder and CEO, Centro-I para la Sociedad del Futuro (Centro-i for the Society of the Future)
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Richard Benjamins Co-founder & CEO of the Observatory for Social and Ethical Impact of AI, OdiseIA
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Hervé Bernard Director of Social and Inclusion, Handicap International
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Zacharia Nyange Muasya, Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
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Wanda Munoz Inclusion and Gender Equality Expert
(D2-S7) AI and Quantum
At the intersection with AI, this session delves into the ethical dimensions of quantum technologies, spotlighting UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST) work on ethics of quantum technologies. The discussion also takes place in the broader context of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) 2025, proclaimed by the United Nations and led by UNESCO, aiming to enhance global awareness and equitable access to quantum science's benefits.
Moderator: Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem Professor and Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Pretoria, Chair of UNESCO World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST)
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Sang Wook Yi Professor of Philosophy at Hanyang University, Chair of Division of Ethics and Safety at the Republic of Korea’s National High-Level Committee for AI Strategies, Rapporteur of COMEST
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Urs Gasser Professor of Public Policy, Governance, and Innovative Technology, Technical University of Munich (TUM)
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Ana Maria Cetto Professor at the Institute of Physics of Mexico, Director of the Museum of Light at the National University of Mexico
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Prabhas Chongstitvatana Department of Computer Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand [TBC]
(D2-S8) The Ethics of “Learning with Machines”: Rethinking Education in the Age of AI
The integration of AI in education has surfaced ethical concerns that are not unique to the field – ranging from how these systems are designed and deployed to the affordances they offer and the new forms of harm they introduce. This session will examine AI in education through two interconnected lenses: ethics as a domain of research, policy and practical concern, addressing the tensions, risks, and responsibilities emerging from AI use in educational settings; and ethics as a critical capability, probing what it means to create and use AI ethically, and how such capacities can be meaningfully embedded within education systems.
Moderator: Jenelle Babb Regional Advisor for Education for Health and Well-being, UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok
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Kalervo Gulson Professor of Education Policy, the University of Sydney
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Darragh McCashin Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Dublin City University, Chair of The Observatory on Cyberbullying, Cyberhate & Online Harassment in the Anti-Bullying Centre
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Rose Sagun Education and EdTech Specialist, Asia Development Bank
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Kritsachai Somsaman Center Director, Southeast Asian Ministers of EducationOrgianzation Regional Centre for STEM Education
16.30 – 17.00
Networking coffee break
17:00 – 18:00 (Parallel Sessions)
AI for Youth, AI by Youth
This session highlights the impact of AI on young people as well as how young people are shaping the future of AI, showcasing their role as innovators and change-makers. The session will also feature the announcement of winners from the youth-led AI project pitching initiative as a side event to the Global Forum.
Moderator: Farig Sadeque UNESCO RAM Expert, Bangladesh
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Jingyu Wang Member of Japanese GPAI Student Community
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Liliana Pinto Member of Mexican GPAI Student Community
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Sophia Longwe Youth Internet Governance Forum Germany
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Rachel Harvey Regional Advisor for Child Protection, UNICEF EAPRO
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Simeon Hamukoshi Strategic Projects Coordinator, CEO Office, National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), Namibia
From Research to Capacity Building: Contribution from UNESCO Category II Centres and Beyond
This session will explore how UNESCO Category II centres are supporting UNESCO’s mission by translating research into practical capacity-building initiatives for researchers, policymakers, and the wider public. It will also explore ways to bridge the gap between academia and practice, particularly in advancing ethical AI. UNESCO Cat II centres featured in this session include: the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), and the Moroccan International Center of Artificial Intelligence (Ai Movement).
Moderator: Tee Wee Ang, Programme Specialist, Bioethics and Ethics and Science and Technology Section, Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO
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Habib Abdulrahman Deputy Chief Strategy Officer, Saudi Data & AI Authority, Saudi Arabia
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Davor Orlič Chief Operation Officer, International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) , Slovenia
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Chaichana Mitrpant Executive Director, Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) Thailand
AI and Online Fraud
This session will explore the evolving role of AI in both enabling and combating online fraud. Building on emerging insights from global regulatory initiatives and UNESCO's efforts to promote ethical and trustworthy AI, the discussion will focus on the latest trends in AI-driven fraud schemes, the vulnerabilities they exploit, and the technological and policy measures needed to counteract them. Speakers will share best practices and collaborative strategies to strengthen resilience against online fraud in the AI era.
Moderator: Veenarat Laohapakakul Program Host, The Standard
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Wisit Wisitsora-at Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand
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Melinda Good Division Director for Thailand and Myanmar,World Bank Group
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Kitti Kosavisutte Chairman of TB-CERT, Thai Bankers’ Association
AI and Disaster Risk Reduction
This session explores the intersection of ethics and artificial intelligence (AI) in disaster risk reduction (DRR), grounded in UNESCO’s work on resilience, equity, and scientific innovation. It will highlight inclusive, community-informed, and science-based uses of AI in DRR, with attention to how emerging technologies must be deployed ethically to ensure safety, dignity, and resilience, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Moderator: Sucharit Koontanakulvong Department of Water Resources Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
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Royboon Rassamethes Director of the Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII), Thailand
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Bimali Keerthisinghe Youth Innovator, U-Inspire Alliance
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Diana Patricia Mosquera Calle UNDRR Bangkok
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Dina D’Ayala Professor of Structural Engineering, UCL
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Andrea Agatha Jacobs Crown Counsel & AI National Focal Point, Ministry of Legal Affairs,Antigua and Barbuda
Bangkok night and thank you cocktail
18.00 - 18.30
Conclusion of the Global Forum
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Lidia Brito Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO, a.i
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Simona-Mirela Miculescu President of 42nd General Conference of UNESCO
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Representative from Thailand
Excursion Programs (Full Day)
Historic City of Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is a city in Thailand, about 80 kilometers north of Bangkok. It was capital of the Kingdom of Siam, and a prosperous international trading port, from 1350 until razed by the Burmese in 1767. The ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya Historical Park, an archaeological site that contains palaces, Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues. The park is on an island between 3 rivers.
Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.
Thailand Digital Valley
Thailand Digital Valley serves as a digital incubation hub, intended to foster innovation and growth across various industries, including agricultural tech, education tech, health tech, and government tech sectors. Additionally, TDV functions as an R&D and training center, as well as a digital community for tech firms to enhance innovation for future growth.
