The joint 4TU.Ethics & ESDiT international conference on "Technology Ethics in Turbulent Times. Expanding the Moral Agenda for Transformation" will take place from November 4th to November 6th 2026 at the Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
What do philosophy and ethics of technology mean in turbulent times?
The impact of new technological developments in domains such as artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and quantum technologies is enormous and interconnected with global challenges such as climate change, authoritarianism, and geopolitical tensions. Such times demand targeted philosophical and ethical inquiry, which is the aim of the 4TU.Ethics & ESDiT biannual conference Technology Ethics in Turbulent Times.
Whether your work concerns conceptual analysis, philosophical methods for studying and evaluating technology, case-studies in the ethics of (disruptive) technologies, sustainable technology, praxis-oriented approaches geared towards design and social implications, or another related topic: We welcome you to submit an abstract or participate!
