​AI SAFETY & SECURITY SUMMIT 2026
Marseille, France October 26-27

​[Last updated on July 29, 2026. Please note the updated dates. Agenda is subject to change.]

​Popular narratives on AI safety are focused on existential risks and projected threats from “rogue” AI. This centering of imagined and self-inflicted catastrophes deflects attention and diverts resources away from present-day real dangers to our communities, enterprises, and humanity.

​The AI safety monoculture stifles our ability for critical thinking, slows down the development of meaningful AI guardrails, and prevents us from building practical solutions. This has led to ethical blind spots, which have eroded the public’s trust in these technologies and curbed governments’ ability to address critical threats meaningfully.

​Grok AI is a prime example of how technology vendors are profiting from AI-enabled digital violence and sexualization of women, young girls, and even children but it is not only the most vulnerable in our communities who are at risk. Reckless development and deployment of these powerful technologies also pose a serious threat to large organizations and governments around the world.

​Tech CEOs claim that majority of their code is written by their AI agents. Heavily marketed to amateurs and non-coders who lack the expertise to secure their code and test the output themselves, “vibe coding” is leading to disastrous outcomes like security failures, in addition to massive technical debt, production outages.

​At our AI Safety & Security summit - Europe on October 26 & 27, 2026, hosted in Marseille, France, we will go beyond the hype to bring together experts from private, public, civil society, industry, and government sectors to discuss and develop concrete solutions to address these urgent risks and threats.

​Day 1 of the summit will focus on issues related to individuals and communities, while Day 2 will cover issues most relevant to enterprise, large organizations, and government.

​Join this summit and our global movement for an inclusive and trustworthy AI future built on a solid foundation of safety, security, and shared prosperity.

​Email Team@WomeninAIEthics.org for sponsorship and other collaboration inquiries.

​Following the launch of Women in AI Ethics® in 2018 to elevate the voices and work of diverse experts in the AI Ethics space, WAIE+™ was established in 2025 as a Public Interest AI venture. Through its global expert community, research institute, and media network, WAIE+ builds educational programs and resources to ensure a safe and secure AI future for all of humanity.

​AGENDA:

​DAY I MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 - INDIVIDUAL & COMMUNITY

​DAY I 9.30AM CHECK IN & REGISTRATION

​DAY I 10.00AM OPENING REMARKS

​DAY I 10.45AM PANEL: HOW DO WE KEEP WOMEN & MINORS SAFE FROM AI-ENABLED ABUSE ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND SITES?

​DAY I 11.45AM PANEL: RECLAIMING AI SAFETY & SECURITY FOR THE PEOPLE [VOICES FROM GLOBAL MAJORITY]

​DAY I 12.30PM LUNCH BREAK

​DAY I 01.30PM PANEL: PUBLIC SAFETY VS. PRIVACY - WHERE IS THE LINE?

​DAY I 02.30PM PANEL: DOES THE PUBLIC TRUST GENERATIVE AI TOOLS?

​DAY I 3.15PM COFFEE BREAK

​DAY I 03.30PM PANEL: HOW SHOULD WE ADDRESS RISKS FROM AI TO INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITY AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY?

​DAY I 04.30PM CLOSING KEYNOTE

​DAY I 05.30PM NETWORKING RECEPTION

​DAY I 07.00PM EVENT CLOSE

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​DAY II TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27: ENTERPRISE & GOVERNMENTS

​DAY II 9.30AM CHECK IN & REGISTRATION

​DAY II 10.00AM OPENING REMARKS

​DAY II 10.45AM PANEL: HOW DO WE COUNTER RISKS & THREATS FROM AI USE BY ENTERPRISES & GOVERNMENTS? (Pre-adoption)

​DAY I 11.30AM COFFEE BREAK

​DAY II 11.45AM ET WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN PROTECTING OUR PERSONAL SENSITIVE DATA? [VOICES FROM GLOBAL MAJORITY]

​DAY II 12.30PM LUNCH BREAK

​DAY II 01.30PM PANEL: ARE AI VENDOR CLAIMS ABOUT PRODUCTIVITY & EFFICIENCY JUSTIFIED?

​DAY II 02.15PM CLOSING REMARKS

​DAY II 02.30PM SUMMIT CLOSE

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​ABOUT EVENT ORGANIZERS:

​WAIE+ is a Public Interest AI venture based in New York. Originally launched as Women in AI Ethics™ in 2018, WAIE+ brings together stakeholders and experts across diverse sectors and regions to collectively build an inclusive AI future by and for all of humanity. https://www.waieplus.com/

​Established in 2006, IPFC is a non-profit based in Marseille, France dedicated to development of new responsible information technologies and facilitating professional integration by offering training in new skills in IT and an activity of Digital Transformation Consulting, including AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, utilizing ethical and responsible approaches. http://www.ipfconline.fr/

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​ABOUT MARSEILLE

​Nestled between the Mediterranean and the hills of Provence, Marseille offers an ideal setting that inspires innovation and collaboration. With its 57 kms of coastline, its 10,000 hectares of natural green spaces, and its 300 days of sun per year, Marseille is a delightful place to live…and visit.

​Marseille is often spoken of in the plural. It’s a city of 111 villages that each have their own strong character, beauty, and exuberance. Even if each neighborhood has its own church and its pétanque court, they don’t all have the same history, the same topography, nor the same age.

​GETTING HERE: MARSEILLE

​The Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis is at the heart of a very comprehensive public transportation network that makes the destination the strategic gateway to the Mediterranean and Europe, but also a key place to stay coming from sea, land, or air.

​By plane: Marseille Provence airport is France’s second-largest regional international airport. In 2023, it welcomed 10.8 million passengers and offers over 100 destinations with direct flights to major French and European cities.

​By train: Marseille is 1hr40min from Lyon, 3hr from Paris, 3:30 from Geneva, 4hr30min from Barcelona, 5hr30min from Brussels, 6hr30min from London, 8hr from Frankfurt.

​For more information, visit https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/

​GETTING HERE: AIX-EN-PROVENCE

​Aix founded its University in 1409. After a few eventful centuries, foreign wards, the turmoil of the Revolution and a major economic recession, Aix-en-Provence recovered and further developed its university, judicial and cultural roles.

​Over the centuries many artists have lived in this city, drawn by its luminosity. Paul Cézanne was born there. Aix-en-Provence is now a young, lively and animated city all year round, with its population of 40 000 students.

​By plane: Marseille Provence airport is 32 km from Aix-en-Provence city centre. A shuttle services runs to the city centre every 30 minutes. marseille-airport.com

​By train: Aix-en-Provence train station is 13 km away from Aix city centre. A shuttle services runs to the city centre every 30 minutes. sncf-connect.com

​City Centre station Rail links with Marseille, Gardanne, Manosque, Sisteron. sncf-connect.com

​For more information, visit https://travel.aixenprovencetourism.com/en/destination/

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