The HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science (HKU IDS) at the University of Hong Kong will host the Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026 on 10–11 April at the Rayson Huang Theatre.

The Summit will convene leading scholars, policymakers, and industry figures from across Asia, Europe, and North America to address one of the most pressing questions in artificial intelligence today: how global AI governance can evolve beyond a narrow focus on major power competition.

As debates on AI regulation are increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, the Conference aims to broaden the conversation by incorporating perspectives from regions and communities that are often underrepresented in global policymaking.

Organised under HKU IDS’ Interdisciplinary Dynamics, Ethics, AI & Society (IDEAS) initiative, the Summit reflects Hong Kong’s position as a bridge between East and West, and between technological innovation and policy dialogue.

The two-day programme will feature keynote dialogues, fireside conversations, and panel discussions spanning AI and education, conceptual foundations of AI, legal and regulatory frameworks, public governance, and international cooperation.

Confirmed speakers include Dr Li Xu (SenseTime), Professor Tony Chan (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), Professor Duncan Ivison (University of Manchester), Professor Lan Xue (Tsinghua University), Professor Cass Sunstein (Harvard Law School, via video contribution), and Professor Mark Wu (Harvard Law School), alongside senior figures from global policy institutions.

Professor Yi Ma, Director of HKU IDS, said:

“Artificial intelligence is transforming societies and institutions at an unprecedented pace. Addressing its challenges requires collaboration across disciplines and regions.”

Professor Herman Cappelen, Chair of the Conference Organising Committee and Director of IDEAS, added:

“This is not just another AI conference. It is a conversation the world needs right now.”

Further details: https://ideas.hku.hk/hkgagc2026/

For enquiries, please contact:

Jimmy Kwok

Executive Officer

HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science

Email: jimmyk@hku.hk | Tel: (852) 3917 2323

About HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science

Established in 2021, HKU IDS is a cross-disciplinary research institute dedicated to advancing data science and AI research, with a focus on Fundamental Data Science, Explainable AI and Human–Machine Interactions, and Smart Society.

More details about the Institute are available at: https://datascience.hku.hk/