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International conference | 4-6 November 2026 | Wageningen, the Netherlands

Technology Ethics in Turbulent Times:
Expanding the Moral Agenda for Transformation

Question about the conference? Feel free to contact us at conference2026@ethicsandtechnology.eu

What do philosophy and ethics of technology mean in turbulent times?

The impact of new technological developments in domains such as artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and quantum technologies is enormous. These developments are interconnected with global challenges such as climate change, authoritarianism, and geopolitical tensions. Such turbulent times demand targeted philosophical and ethical inquiry, which this conference aims to stimulate.

Whether your work concerns conceptual analysis, methodological reflections on studying and evaluating technology, case-studies in the ethics of (disruptive) technologies, sustainable technology, praxis-oriented approaches geared towards design and social implications, or another related topic:

We welcome you to submit a paper or session proposal, and/or participate!

Presenting

We cordially invite scholars to submit an abstract for review

Speakers

Some great key note speakers,
and perhaps you?

Location

Wageningen University & Research,
The Netherlands

Dates

Wednesday 4 – Friday 6
November 2026

Keynote speakers

Prof. Dr. Soraj Hongladarom

Philosophy & Buddhist studies
International Buddhist Studies College Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Thailand

Prof. Dr. Soraj Hongladarom

Philosophy & Buddhist studies
International Buddhist Studies College Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Thailand
  • Thailand

Prof. Dr. Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Department of Philosophy Faculty of Humanities University of Pretoria

Prof. Dr. Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Department of Philosophy Faculty of Humanities University of Pretoria
  • South Africa