About
GLOTADALS
GLOTADALS is a transformative international summit that brings together legal professionals, policymakers, technology innovators, academics, government institutions, and global leaders to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on law, governance, business, and sustainable development.
Objectives of the
Summit
The Global Summit & Training Program on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology, Advanced Science and Law for Sustainable Development (GLOTADALS) 2026 is a transformative 6-day program that explores the integration of artificial intelligence, digital technology and advanced science into legal frameworks, and addresses global challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digital technology, as well as enhancing the use of AI, digital technology and multidisciplinary science techniques of discovery and innovations in different sectors. The program will be hosted at UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 9041 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262, United States of America, from November 15 – 20, 2026.
The Summit 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. It aims to showcase the potential benefits of AI, digital technology and advanced science, while critically analysing their risks. It seeks to promote innovation-driven, flexible and forward-looking scientific, technological, legal and policy approaches that bridge existing gaps and explore emerging trends in artificial intelligence, electronic and digital technology, multidisciplinary scientific techniques of discovery and innovation, and their nexus with law for sustainable development. Furthermore, the program aims to address pressing issues across the various sectors integrated with AI, offering innovative solutions to the prevailing stressors. It aims to strengthen international cooperation and knowledge exchange that reinforces AI advancement initiatives of the leading AI environment, such as the United States and other UN member states, while encouraging inclusive global participation. Ultimately, the program will develop a proposed Global Compact Framework on AI and Digital Technology (DT) toward Sustainable Development, recommending it to the UN and its member states.
A Global Platform for AI, Digital Technology, Advanced Science and Law
The Summit positions AI, digital technology and advanced science and law as engines of innovation, competitiveness and sustainable development in a rapidly evolving global economy.
It provides practical training and knowledge exchange for AI practitioners, technology innovators, scientists, legal professionals, policy-makers and governance and corporate actors on advancing AI responsibly and at scale.
It convenes AI industry leaders, researchers and multidisciplinary experts to co-create forward-looking solutions that strengthen innovation ecosystems while building global trust.
It strengthens collaboration between the United States and other UN member states, leveraging US leadership in AI and science to drive global impact.
The summit will design the global legal architecture for an AI-Driven future.
Convening experts across disciplines to co-create a Global Compact Legal Framework on AI and DT for Sustainable Development, to be recommended to the leading AI environment, such as the United States and other UN member states
It offers global networking opportunities, industry engagement and intercontinental cultural immersion. It honours excellence, leadership and innovation through the Laurel Honours and Merit Awards.
What
Awaits
Participants
- 5 Days of immersive training, thought leadership sessions, and high-level dialogues;
- 20 Professional Certified Courses across thematic tracks;
- Renowned Institutions and Partners, including industry experts and academic institutions;
- Exhibitions, Sponsored Sessions, and Youth Track Sessions;
- Cultural performance, which includes intercontinental parade, music, bands, troupes, and artists’ concerts;
- ILAWDUN Laureates Prizes Award.
40+ Countries
Global participation
Worldwide Network
Research • Policy • Innovation