The 1st Korea–China International Conference on Applied Ethics (2026, Suzhou)

The 1st Conference (Concluded)

The 1st Korea–China International Conference on Applied Ethics was held at Soochow University in Suzhou, China, from 19 to 23 October 2026. It was hosted by the Research Institute of Applied Ethics, Soochow University, together with the Korean Society for AI Ethics (KSAIE). Thirteen delegates from Korea presented twelve papers, and scholars from both countries met across the fields of AI ethics, bioethics, animal ethics, environmental ethics and applied ethics more broadly.

This conference is an annual international forum hosted alternately by Korea and China. The 2nd forum will be held in Korea in 2027; a call for papers will be announced, with submissions closing in February 2027.

These pages are kept as a record of the 1st conference. The full programme is available on the Programme page, and photographs are published on the KSAIE website.

Conference Overview

• Title: The 1st Korea-China International Conference on Applied Ethics
• Dates: October 19 (Mon) – October 23 (Fri), 2026
• Venue: Jinke Grand Hotel, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
• Schedule:
  • Oct 19: Arrival of the Korean delegation & Registration
  • Oct 20 – Oct 21 (Morning): Main Academic Sessions (Presentations & Discussions)
  • Oct 21 (Afternoon) – Oct 22: Local Academic & Cultural Excursions
  • Oct 23: Departure / Return to Korea

About KSAIE

The Korean Society for AI Ethics (KSAIE) is an independent organization and an international platform for researchers and practitioners interested in ethical issues related to artificial intelligence and the wider field of applied ethics. KSAIE supports academic teaching, research, discussion, and new collaborations across borders.