Beyond Universal Models:
Designing Adaptable Responsible AI Frameworks Grounded in Data Justice
Date
13th March 2026
Time
17:00 PM - 19:00 PM CET
Venue
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Global Leaders
Policymakers, researchers, and industry experts
Data Justice
Context-sensitive AI governance frameworks
International
Rotating annual convening across nations
About the Forum
The Global Forum on Responsible AI is an inaugural flagship event and the beginning of an annual international convening hosted in rotating countries. The Forum gathers policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, standards experts, and civil society actors to advance shared commitments to ethical, transparent, and inclusive AI governance.
The event strengthens international cooperation through dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action to ensure AI technologies support societal well-being, uphold human rights, and serve the public interest.
Convened by:
Ottawa Responsible AI Hub (Canada)
Co-hosted with The Hague University of Applied Sciences
2026
Inaugural Edition
The Hague University
Netherlands
5+
Global Regions
500+
Attendees
Why This Theme Matters
AI is reshaping social and governance systems at every level, influencing eligibility decisions, public services, democratic participation, economic opportunities, standards development, and digital rights. Yet many Responsible AI frameworks rely on universal principles that may not align with diverse social, cultural, and political contexts.
Rooted in the concept of data justice, the 2026 Forum examines how global AI governance can be adapted to better reflect community realities, historical inequities, power dynamics, and regional differences in institutional readiness.
Event Programme
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Registration & Refreshments
All
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm
(15 minutes)
Welcome Address & Opening Reflections
Somto Mbelu
Founder & Program Lead, Ottawa Responsible AI Hub — Canada
Vikram Mark Radhakrishnan
Lecturer in Applied Data Science & AI, The Hague University of Applied Sciences — Netherlands
Ronald Lenz
Director of Innovation, The Hague Institute for Innovation and Law (HiiL) — Netherlands
5:30 pm – 5:40 pm
(10 minutes)
Opening Address
Topic: Global Perspectives on Responsible AI Governance
Marietje Schaake
International Policy Director, Cyber Policy Center; International Policy Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University — United States
5:40 pm – 5:50 pm
(10 minutes)
Keynote Address
Theme: Data Justice and the Future of Adaptable Responsible AI Frameworks
Payal Arora
Professor, Utrecht University; Founder, Inclusive AI Lab — Netherlands
5:50 pm – 6:50 pm
(1 hour)
Flagship Global Dialogue & Audience Q&A
Theme: Designing Adaptable Responsible AI Frameworks Grounded in Data Justice: Global Governance Perspectives
Moderator:
Zainab Malik
Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor, The Hague Institute for Innovation and Law (HiiL) — Netherlands
Panel Speakers:
Morraya Benhammou
Senior Lecturer & AI Didactics Specialist, The Hague University of Applied Sciences — Netherlands
Payal Arora
Professor, Utrecht University; Founder, Inclusive AI Lab — Netherlands
Kanan Dhru
Researcher, Law & Technology (Multilevel Regulation), The Hague University of Applied Sciences — Netherlands
Ronald Lenz
Director of Innovation, The Hague Institute for Innovation and Law (HiiL) — Netherlands
Kudakwashe Dandajena
Principal Programme Officer, Technology Strategy, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD — South Africa
Jake Effoduh
Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University — Canada
Derick Adil
Head of AI & Privacy Governance, Globe Telecom; Convenor, ISO AI & Sustainability Advisory Group — Philippines
Marietje Schaake
International Policy Director, Cyber Policy Center; International Policy Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University — United States
6:50 pm – 6:55 pm
(5 minutes)
Closing Reflections & Next Steps
Vikram Mark Radhakrishnan — Netherlands
Somto Mbelu — Canada
6:55 pm – 7:10 pm
(15 minutes)
Dinner, Refreshments & Networking
All
The Speakers
Marietje Schaake
International Policy Director, Cyber Policy Center; International Policy Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University, United States
Marietje Schaake is a Fellow at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center and at the Institute for Human-Centered AI. She is a columnist for the Financial Times and serves on a number of not-for-profit Boards as well as the UN's High Level Advisory Body on AI.
Prof. Payal Arora
Professor at Utrecht University and Founder of the Inclusive AI Lab
Payal Arora is a Professor at Utrecht University and Founder of the Inclusive AI Lab. She is an acclaimed digital anthropologist, and award-winning author of several books including "The Next Billion Users (Harvard) and 'From Pessimism to Promise' (MIT). She has been listed in the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics 2025 and won the 2025 Women in AI Benelux Award.
Somto Mbelu
Founder & Program Lead, Ottawa Responsible AI Hub
Somto Mbelu, PMP is the Founder and Program Lead at the Ottawa Responsible AI Hub and the Convener of the Ottawa Responsible AI Summit, a flagship event advancing ethical, inclusive, and community-centered approaches to artificial intelligence in Canada's capital region.
Vikram Mark Radhakrishnan
Lecturer Applied Data Science and A.I.The Hague University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands
Vikram works as a lecturer in Applied Data Science & AI at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. He has a background in electrical engineering and astronomy and is completing his PhD in instrumentation for large optical telescopes. Vikram has certifications from Nvidia, Google and Databricks in topics such as machine learning and data science and is a certified instructor for Nvidia's Deep Learning Institute.
Dr. Kudakwashe Dandajena
Principal Programme Officer Technology Strategy, African Union (AU) Development Agency-NEPAD, South Africa
Dr. Kudakwashe Dandajena is a globally recognised AI visionary and digital transformation powerhouse, with over 15 years of experience leading continent-wide technology initiatives across Africa and beyond. He holds a PhD in Computer Science, specialising in AI, advanced analytics, high-performance computing, and secure data platforms.
Zainab Malik
Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor,The Hague Institute of Innovation and Law Hiil, the Netherlands
Zainab Malik is a human rights lawyer and international development professional with over 15 years of experience driving transformative change in the global justice landscape. She currently serves as a Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser at The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), where she leads the development of global policy and advocacy strategies to advance people-centred justice and strengthen justice systems worldwide.
Jake Effoduh, PhD
Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
Jake Effoduh, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, where his teaching and research focus on artificial intelligence governance, technology regulation, and responsible innovation. He holds a PhD in Law, with research centered on the regulation of emerging technologies, particularly issues of AI accountability, data governance, and institutional oversight.
Kanan Dhru
Researcher, Law and Technology, MultiLevel Regulation Lectorate
Kanan Dhru is a three-time founder in legal innovation, a researcher focusing on European Technology regulation and a consultant advising organisations on responsible AI deployment and regulatory compliance. As a researcher at the Multilevel Regulation Research Group at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Kanan represents the University in European research initiatives such as AIMAPS, AI4Intelligence and METACOG, focusing on AI, disinformation, and the ethical, legal, and societal dimensions of AI use.
Derick Ohmar Adil
Head of AI & Privacy Governance (AI, Information Security & Data Privacy Shared Services), Globe Telecom, Philippines; Convenor, ISO Joint Advisory Group on AI & Sustainability
Derick Ohmar Adil is the Head of AI and Privacy Governance at Globe Telecom, where he leads enterprise-wide efforts to embed responsible AI, privacy by design, and trust & safety into business strategy and operations. He also serves as Convenor of the Joint Advisory Group on AI and Sustainability at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and as Chair of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) Philippine Chapter.
Morraya Benhammou
Senior lecturer, educational innovator, and AI didactics specialist
Morraya Benhammou is a senior lecturer, educational innovator, and AI didactics specialist at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, working at the intersection of education, digital transformation, and responsible artificial intelligence.
Ronald Lenz
Director Innovation, The Hague Institute of Innovation and Law - HiiL Netherlands
As Director of Innovation at HiiL, Ronald leads the organisation's innovation strategy and programmes: the Justice Accelerator and the Justice Innovation Labs. The Justice Accelerator has supported over 200 startups and CSOs across Africa and the Middle East, providing digital and community-based services that help people resolve everyday justice problems related to work, housing, land, family, and small businesses.
Expected Outcomes
Insights Paper
The Hague Reflections on Adaptable AI Governance
Comparative Overview
Regional governance approaches across continents
Design Principles
Context-sensitive Responsible AI frameworks
Networks
Strengthened academic, policy, and civil society ties
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