The Future. Together.

GLOTADALS 2026

The Global Summit & Training Program on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology, Advanced Science and Law for Sustainable Development (GLOTADALS)

GLOTADALS brings together the world’s most influential leaders to tackle the toughest AI questions, confront known, observable and unforeseen challenges, and bring clarity to an AI governance toward sustainable development.

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Thematic Forums

40+

Global Speakers

40+

Countries Represented

3000+

Participants

About the Summit

Shaping the Future with Responsible AI

GLOTADALS 2026 is a transformative 6-day program that explores the integration of artificial intelligence, digital technology and advanced science into legal frameworks, while addressing global challenges posed by AI and digital innovation across sectors.

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Global Speakers

GLOTADALS ⁠Keynote & Plenary Speakers

Leading voices from law, technology, government, academia, business, and civil society will come together to explore the future of AI for a better world.

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Global Minds.
Infinite Impact.

Uniting perspectives.
Transforming tomorrow.

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GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM

Our Community

A global network of institutions, innovators, organizations and partners advancing responsible and impactful AI for all.

Organizing Institutions

The institutions responsible for convening, coordinating and driving the summit experience.

Supporting Institutions

Organizations contributing expertise, resources, technology and strategic support to the summit.

Supporting Institutions

Partnering Institutions

Global institutions and organizations collaborating to extend the summit's reach, knowledge and long-term impact.

Become Part of Our Global Community

Join a diverse community of organizations and leaders working together to create ethical, inclusive, and transformative AI solutions.

Institutions • Ideas • Innovation • Impact
Leadership

Summit AdministrationCouncil

A distinguished group of global scholars, researchers, and institutional leaders guiding the vision and strategic direction of the GLOTADALS AI Summit.

Global Expertise
AI Leadership
Global Collaboration
Chair
Chair
Prof. Cyprian F. Edward-Ekpo
Chair, Summit Administration Council

Prof. Cyprian F. Edward-Ekpo

Director-General, Institute of Law Research & Development of United Nations (ILAWDUN), Washington DC., USA

Uniting global expertise to advance responsible AI for sustainable development and human prosperity.

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Co-Chairs
Prof. Joze Kortnik
Co-Chair, Summit Administration Council

Prof. Joze Kortnik

The Academic and Research Network of Slovenia

Prof. Hilary I. Inyang
Co-Chair, Summit Administration Council

Prof. Hilary I. Inyang

Chair and Distinguished Professor, Global Institute of Sustainable Development, Advanced Analysis and Design (GISDAAD), Concord, North Carolina, USA. Former US Ambassador’s Distinguished Scholar to Ethiopia; Former Duke Energy Endowed Professor & Director, University of North Carolina, Charlotte.

Prof. Kefei Zhang

Prof. Kefei Zhang

Inaugural Managing Director, SPACE Research Centre, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

Prof. Lise Korsten

Prof. Lise Korsten

President, African Academy of Sciences (AAS), Nairobi, Kenya; and Co-Director of the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Prof. Mathias Fonkam

Prof. Mathias Fonkam

Associate Professor, Penn State College of Information Science & Tech., Pennsylvania State University, State College, USA

Prof. D.N. Singh

Prof. D.N. Singh

D.L. Shah Chair Professor for Innovation, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), India

Dr. Theresa Isibor

Dr. Theresa Isibor

Executive Director, International Center for Community Development (ICCD), Concord/Charlotte, NC, USA

Prof. Shen-En Chen

Prof. Shen-En Chen

Dept. of Environmental Engineering, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA

Dr. Wenwu Tang

Dr. Wenwu Tang

Executive Director, Center for Applied GIS (CAGIS), University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA

Diverse Expertise
AI for Good
Global Collaboration
Impactful Leadership

Together, we shape an ethical and inclusive AI future for all.

Summit Programme

Six Days of Ideas, Dialogue & Action

Explore the summit programme and discover the conversations, forums, keynotes, and special events taking place throughout GLOTADALS AI Summit 2026.

Full Programme

November 16, 2026

Plenary Sessions, Forums & Internationally Certified Courses

Programme Overview

Plenary Sessions, Forums & Internationally Certified Courses

The opening day features the official Opening Ceremony, Plenary Sessions, high-level Forums and internationally certified professional courses. Participants will engage with global thought leaders while setting the agenda for six days of collaboration and innovation.