GLOTADALS

GLOTADALS 2026

Summit Concept Note
and Invitation to Participants

It is with profound enthusiasm and a shared sense of global responsibility that we invite you to the GLOTADALS 2026 – Global Summit and Training Program on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology, Advanced Sciences and Law for Sustainable Development, scheduled to take place in Charlotte, United States of America, from November 15 to 19, 2026.

As you may know, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and digital technologies is redefining innovation, scientific discovery, productivity and economic growth across industries and societies worldwide. From advanced research and manufacturing to finance, healthcare, security, climate solutions and public services, AI and digital technologies are accelerating breakthroughs at an unprecedented scale, positioning the United States and other leading innovation economies at the forefront of global AI leadership.

At the same time, the expanding deployment of AI and digital technologies across public, economic, financial, social, diplomatic, security, environmental and health systems calls for thoughtful collaboration among industry leaders, scientists, technologists, policy-makers and legal experts to ensure that innovation remains trustworthy, competitive and aligned with long-term societal goals. Rather than constraining progress, adaptive legal, ethical and governance approaches can serve as enabling frameworks that support innovation, market growth and sustainable development.

Recognizing these dynamics, the Global Summit & Training Program on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Technology (DT), Advanced Science and Law for Sustainable Development (GLOTADALS) is designed as a forward-looking platform to address critical questions, including: how AI experts, scientists, technologists, public and corporate actors, legal practitioners and policy-makers can effectively adapt to AI-driven transformation; how innovation-friendly frameworks can strengthen public trust and global cooperation; how AI and digital technologies can enhance efficiency, equity and resilience in governance and industry; and how AI, DT and advanced science can be strategically deployed to drive sustainable development across key sectors, including the economy, finance, security, environment, health systems, judicial processes, policy design and diplomatic engagement.

The summit is, therefore, uniquely positioned to convene AI industry leaders, researchers, innovators, investors, policy-makers, legal professionals and global institutions to chart actionable pathways for the responsible and scalable development of AI and digital technologies. By fostering partnerships and discussions, the Summit seeks to ensure that advancements in AI and DT align with international goals for sustainable development and reduce negative impact on humanity while fostering the evolution of technology and scientific advancement for the benefit of mankind.

GLOTADALS 2026 is not just another event. It is a movement for legal foresight, scientific and technical expertise, a training ground for global actors, and a platform for shaping the scientific and legal DNA of tomorrow's AI-powered society. It brings together AI developers, technologists, scientists, judges, lawyers, policy-makers, diplomats, scholars and civic actors to engage in deep conversations, hands-on learning, strategic collaboration and forward-looking solutions.

We urge every visionary practitioner, policymaker, academic, scientists, and AI enthusiasts concerned with development to be part of this global moment. Let us gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA as coarchitects of a more just, inclusive, and sustainable digital future.

Cyprian F. Edward-Ekpo, LL.D

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