Ethical and Social Perspectives on
New Military Technologies

26–27 February 2026

Royal Military Academy, Brussels, Belgium

About the Conference

The aim of this 2-day international conference is to examine ethical and social perspectives on the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems on the military, warfare, and the Just War tradition.

This is an in-person only event.

Keynote Speakers

Lode Dewaegheneire

[Affiliation to be added]

Sofie van de Maarel

Netherlands Defense Academy

Elke Schwarz

[Affiliation to be added]

Nathan Wood

[Affiliation to be added]

Registration

⚠ Registration is Mandatory

Registration Deadline: 16 January 2026.

Important: On each day of the conference you will need to present your passport or ID card.

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There is no registration fee for this conference.

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Social Events

Conference Dinner (26 February): For invited speakers only (provided at no cost).

Informal Social Event (27 February): Beer and frites (at own expense).

Travel & Accommodation

Conference Venue

Royal Military Academy
(Koninklijke Militaire School / École Royale Militaire)
Rue Hobbema, 8
1000 Brussels, Belgium

Getting There

The Royal Military Academy is located opposite the Parc du Cinquantenaire. It is easily accessible by public transport. Check the STIB/MIVB website or app, or Google Maps for route planning.

Accommodation

Attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. We do not offer accommodation or funding of costs. We suggest standard booking platforms to find accommodation in Brussels.

Visa Requirements

Attendees are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas to enter Belgium. If invited speakers require a letter of invitation for visa purposes, please contact the organizers.