Navigating Negotiation and Diplomacy
in the Age of AI

Global Online Conference

| 10 January 2026 – Practitioner Exchanges
| 11 January 2026 – Roundtables Online

Call for Contributions

Deadline:
November 20, 2025

Information:
Submission Guidelines

Online Submission Form

A Global Online Meeting

The AI Negotiation Forum is an open online event that brings together researchers, practitioners, and diplomats to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming negotiation and diplomacy. Beyond showcasing tools and technologies, the Forum seeks to map the current state of innovation, identify opportunities and risks, and define a forward-looking agenda for teaching, research, and institutional practice.

Two Interactive Tracks

The Forum will be held over two days with distinct aims:

Day 1 (10 January): practitioner-focused exchanges and interviews, capturing experiences, dilemmas, and field practices in the use of AI in negotiation.
Day 2 (11 January): structured roundtables and panels with researchers, experts, and practitioners to reflect on opportunities and risks and to shape a shared research and training agenda.

Promoting Academic Research on the Use of AI in Diplomacy

The AI Negotiation Forum is co-organised by leading institutions at the forefront of research on diplomacy, negotiation, and artificial intelligence. Discussions will examine the ways AI is transforming negotiation processes in both bilateral and multilateral settings, while also highlighting the new skills practitioners need to regain control over the use of AI in diplomatic settings. From technical literacy and ethical awareness to adaptive communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration, the Forum will shed light on the evolving toolkit required to integrate AI effectively into negotiation practice. A central goal of the Forum is to set priorities for teaching and research that confront the challenges of AI in terms of technology, inclusivity, and institutional responsibility.

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Advancing Research on
AI in Negotiation

The roundtables on Day 2 (11 January) will address the following thematic tracks:

Integrating AI into Complex Negotiations
Teaching and Training on the Use of AI in Negotiation
Next-Generation AI Systems for Negotiation
Learning to Negotiate With and From AI
Responsible, Accountable, and Ethical Use of AI in Negotiation and Diplomacy
Impact of AI tools on Trust, Culture, and Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
Risks of Overreliance, De-skilling, and Alienation

To submit your proposed contribution, please apply through the Contributor's portal. For more information, please refer to the Submission Guidelines.

Moving Beyond AI Automation

2026 Forum Highlights

Keynote Panels on the Strategic Use of AI

Examining the impact and risks of using AI models in diplomacy, mediation, and multilateral negotiations.

Breakout Rooms and Dialogues

Exploring negotiation ethics, power dynamics, and responsible AI deployment from practitioners' perspectives.

Live Demonstrations of AI Negotiation Assistants

Introducing the latest developments in AI modelling of complex negotiations, easy-to-use interfaces and insights into future technological innovations.

Policy Roundtables and Networking Opportunities

Opening a safe space to engage with other policy makers to explore the implications of AI in large organisations and shape shared principles and protocols.

Important Dates

1 September 2025 - Contribution Submission Opens

The submission period opens on 1 September 2025. Interested contributors are invited to submit a short summary of their proposed contribution. To start your submission, visit the Forum Online Portal.