AI is among these technological developments which are expected to have profound impact on many spheres of the human life, including on international relations, diplomacy and military affairs. A comprehensive look at issues related to the development of artificial intelligence, including legal, ethical, communication issues, international regulations and cooperation, and others shall be taken in this virtual discussion.

Join us in exploring:

• The understanding of AI and its impact on diplomacy, international relations and military affairs.
• The need for broad international cooperation in the field of AI
• Setting the ethical rules and minimum standards in the implication of the AI and other.

Our guest speakers will be sharing their insights on the complexities that lie behind the impact of AI.

• Amb. Assia Davidova, Director of Security Policy Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
• Dr Jean-Marc Rickli, Head of Global and Emerging Risks, GCSP,
• Dr Ivo Tsekov, Chief Assistant Professor, Department of International Law and International Relations, Sofia University, member of the research team of Sofia Security Forum

Moderator: Mr Yordan Bozhilov, GCSP Alumnus and Bulgaria Alumni Community Hub Coordinator, President of Sofia Security Forum

Welcome Address: Dr Christiana Christova, GCSP Alumna and Bulgaria Alumni Community Hub Coordinator, Diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria