Inaugural Edition • March 2026 • The Hague

Beyond Universal Models

Designing Adaptable Responsible AI Frameworks Grounded in Data Justice

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

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

1

Opening Reflections

Global Responsible AI governance perspectives

2

Keynote Address

Data justice and adaptable AI frameworks

3

Flagship Dialogue

Policy-academic conversation and collaboration

4

Audience Engagement

Structured Q&A and interactive sessions

5

Closing Synthesis

Pathways for continued collaboration

Expected Outcomes

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01

Insights Paper

The Hague Reflections on Adaptable AI Governance

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02

Comparative Overview

Regional governance approaches across continents

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03

Design Principles

Context-sensitive Responsible AI frameworks

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04

Networks

Strengthened academic, policy, and civil society ties

Who Should Attend

Policymakers & Regulators
Standards & Compliance Specialists
Public-Sector & Civic Innovation Teams
Researchers & Academics
Industry & Technology Leaders
Civil Society & Advocacy Organizations

Get Involved

Institutions, governments, universities, civil society groups, and industry partners interested in participating or collaborating are invited to submit an Expression of Interest.