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IASEAI ‘25 Conference

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IASEAI ‘25 Conference

What are the start and end times for the IASEAI conference on February 6 and 7?

The IASEAI conference will be held on February 6th and 7th, 2025.
Registration: Begins at 8:00 AM each day.
Program Schedule: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM local time, including designated lunch and break periods.

How can I contact the conference organizers?

You can contact the conference organizers by emailing us at info@iaseai.org. We strive to respond to all inquiries within 1-2 business days.

How can I or my organization sponsor the conference?

At this time, we are not actively seeking traditional sponsorships, but that may change in the future.

Donations to operate and grow IASEAI are gratefully accepted; more information is available on the donate page.

Will content, videos, or outcomes be shared afterward?

Yes! We’ll make conference materials available shortly after the event. More information on how to access recordings, summaries, and other assets will be shared on our conference webpage once they’re ready.

Who is attending the IASEAI conference?

The IASEAI conference brings together a diverse group of passionate individuals dedicated to safe and ethical AI. You’ll meet renowned experts from academia, civil society, industry, media, and government—all working together to advance responsible AI practices.

What if I can’t attend the conference in person? Can I attend virtually?

Absolutely! The conference will be live-streamed, and details on how to watch will be posted on our conference webpage as the event date approaches.

When and where will the IASEAI conference take place?

OECD La Muette Headquarters and Conference Centre 2 Rue André Pascal, 75016 Paris, France.

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Feb. 6–7, 2025
Registration begins 8:00 am
Program 9:30 am–6:30 pm Local Time, with lunch and breaks

Conference Registration

I'm no longer able to attend but I registered. What should I do?

We appreciate you letting us know. Please email info@iaseai.org.

How quickly is the waitlist being processed? When will we know for certain that we have/haven’t been accepted?

We are reviewing the waitlist at regular intervals and hope to be able to extend further invites for attendance over the coming weeks.We appreciate your understanding.We intend to live-stream from the conference; details will be shared nearer the time.

I haven't received any email communications. What's my status?

Please be sure to check your spam folder for any missed email messages.

I’m no longer able to attend IASEAI'25. Can I transfer my registration to a colleague?

Unfortunately, invitations are non-transferable. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at info@iaseai.org.

Is there a cost to attend the IASEAI conference?

No, there is no cost to attend the IASEAI conference. Registration is free for all invited participants.

How do I register for the IASEAI conference?

The IASEAI conference is invite-only. We received far more applications than we can accommodate at the OECD conference centre. We are issuing invitations in phases to ensure that as many people as possible can attend. If you have not yet heard back, please be patient!

Travel & Logistics

Will meals be provided?

Light breakfast will be available each morning before conference programming begins. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available throughout each conference day. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees both days. Thursday there will be a cocktail reception after the program until 7pm. If you have not already informed us of any dietary restrictions or allergies, please contact us at info@iaseai.org.

For those who requested it, HOW & WHEN will financial support being provided?

You will receive an email with your USD virtual credit card and detailed instructions for how to use it no later than mid-January 2025. Once the virtual card is issued, you can use it to book your transportation and accommodation. If you have already booked your travel, you can use the virtual card for other travel-related expenses. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@iaseai.org.

Does the conference provide travel or accommodation assistance?

IASEAI provides travel and accommodation assistance to our invited guests who have requested support. You’ll receive more details about this via email soon. We’re excited to have you join us and want to ensure your experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible!

Is there available parking at the venue?

No, there is no parking available onsite at the OECD.

Is the venue accessible by public transit?

Yes. The entrance to the OECD is located at: 2, rue André Pascal – 75016 Paris Public Transportation Metro/RER • Line 9, La Muette station (9 minutes by foot) • RER C, Avenue Henri Martin (7 minutes by foot) or Boulainvilliers station (11 minutes by foot) Bus routes 22, 32, 52, 63, PC1 Stations:• La Muette-Boulainvilliers• Octave Feuillet • Porte de La Muette

Program & Content

Will there be workshops, panels, or networking opportunities?

Yes, the IASEAI conference will feature two poster sessions, a reception, and several coffee breaks throughout the program, providing excellent opportunities for networking among attendees.

What topics will the conference cover?

The IASEAI conference will cover topics including AI safety, ethical frameworks, policy development, governance, and the societal implications of artificial intelligence. A detailed program outlining specific sessions and speakers will be shared on January 3, 2025. We encourage attendees to review the program to plan their participation in areas of interest.

Who are the keynote speakers for the IASEAI conference, and when will the full event program be announced?

The confirmed keynote speakers for the conference are Yoshua Bengio, Professor at Université de Montréal and winner of the Turing Award; Kate Crawford, Research Professor at the University of Southern California and Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research; Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, winner of the Turing Award, and Nobel Laureate in Physics; Margaret Mitchell, Co-Founder of the Ethical AI research group at Google and expert in AI ethics and fairness; Maria Ressa, journalist, CEO of Rappler, and winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize; and Joseph Stiglitz, Professor at Columbia University and Nobel Laureate in Economics. The full event program will be announced via email on January 3, 2025.

IASEAI Organization

How is the IASEAI conference different from other AI conferences?

Most AI conferences focus on advancing the capabilities of AI systems. IASEAI is focused on ensuring that AI systems operate safely and ethically, for the benefit of humanity; moreover, it brings together technical, policy, and ethics researchers from academia, government, civil society, and industry. IASEAI’25 aims to foster discussions that raise awareness and lead to new strategies, solutions, and standards.

What is the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (IASEAI)?

The International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (IASEAI) is an independent organization committed to ensuring advanced AI systems are guaranteed to operate safely and ethically, benefiting all of humanity.Our mission is to ensure that AI systems operate safely and ethically by shaping effective policies, promoting groundbreaking research, and building understanding and a collaborative global community around this goal.

Organization POV

Well-designed and suitably applied AI systems can provide transformative benefits for humanity.
The potential risks and actual harms from poorly designed and misapplied systems are already substantial.
As AI capabilities increase, the risks become far greater, up to and including extinction, if AI systems become substantially more capable than humans.
To ensure that AI systems are guaranteed to operate safely and ethically, we need an organization to bring together people from academia, civil society, government, and industry who are working on technical, ethical, and policy aspects of the problem.
We believe the general public and policy makers need to be informed about AI, so they understand how it can be used/managed to ensure benefits and eliminate risks.

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Why is IASEAI hosting this conference?

IASEAI is convening this conference to advance its mission of fostering a global, interdisciplinary community focused on the safe and ethical development of AI. By bringing together experts from various domains, we aim to facilitate dialogue, share knowledge, and foster partnerships that can collectively address the challenges and opportunities posed by AI.

Conference Description --
IS: The inaugural broadly inclusive, scientific and technical conference on safe and ethical AI
THAT: for the first time, brings together globally recognized, multi-disciplinary academics (e.g., computer science, philosophy, applied ethics, economics, sociology, law); industry researchers and leaders; government leaders and policymakers; and media
TO: share original research, data- and experience-informed perspectives, and policy proposals
THAT: aims to raise awareness, develop understanding, and lead to new approaches, solutions, and standards that can be leveraged in product development, policy, and public dialogue
FROM: the first international association for people committed to safe and ethical AI

How can I become an IASEAI member?

Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a member of IASEAI! We’re excited to welcome you to our community. Our membership form will be available on our website very soon, so please keep an eye out.

Where do you get your funding?

The Future of Life Institute provided a seed grant to launch IASEAI. At present, we're raising funds from individuals, foundations, non-profits, and memberships. Please reach out if you'd like to support IASEAI.