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.
Program Overview
Opening Reflections
Global Responsible AI governance perspectives
Keynote Address
Data justice and adaptable AI frameworks
Flagship Dialogue
Policy-academic conversation and collaboration
Audience Engagement
Structured Q&A and interactive sessions
Closing Synthesis
Pathways for continued collaboration
The Speakers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Kudakwashe Dandajena
Principal Programme Officer Technology Strategy, AUDA
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.
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
Who Should Attend
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