To expand the horizon of applied ethics—including artificial intelligence ethics—and to foster international academic exchange for our members, our society has established a meaningful forum for collaboration alongside the Institute of Applied Ethics at Soochow University, China.
This academic conference is scheduled to become an annual international forum hosted alternately by Korea and China to promote the sustainable development of applied ethics in both countries. Starting with this inaugural event at Soochow University in China, the 2nd forum will be hosted in Korea next year.
Accordingly, we welcome the active participation and solidarity of researchers and affiliated academic organizations across all subfields of applied ethics, including AI ethics, bioethics, environmental ethics, and information ethics. We look forward to the interest and participation of our esteemed members.
Conference Overview
- Title: The 1st Korea-China Academic Forum on Applied Ethics
- Dates: October 19 (Mon) – October 23 (Fri), 2026
- Venue: Soochow University (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China)
- Main Theme: Specific sub-themes will be finalized through bilateral consultation in July.
- 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
Participation Details & Support
- Delegation Size: Approx. 15–20 experts from Korea (including scholars across diverse applied ethics disciplines)
- Registration Fee: $600 USD per person (Round-trip airfare is not included and must be arranged individually.)
- Inclusions: Local group airport pick-up/drop-off, 4 nights of accommodation, all meals, and all expenses related to local excursions and sightseeing.
Application Process
- Application Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026
- How to Apply: Please complete and submit the application form via the Google Form link below by the deadline. Once the detailed theme is finalized in mid-July, we will share further guidance regarding delegation selection and session matching with all applicants.
- Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/GpAzDV75w2xrRa7s5
Academic Committee
Korean Society for Artificial Intelligence Ethics (KSAIE)