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Atlas Global AI Dialogue is an international policy conversation platform convened by Atlas AI Institute. It examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping governance, sovereignty, economies, societies, security and the international order.

Share your expertise. Shape the conversation. We welcome policymakers, researchers, academics, technology practitioners, industry leaders, civil society actors, journalists, development specialists and regional experts to express interest in current or future episodes.

  • 30 episodes
  • 8 thematic arcs
  • Global South perspective
Express your interest Explore Season I

Who we are looking for

We invite perspectives from across twelve areas of AI expertise. Regional, national, institutional and sector-specific insight is especially welcome.

  • AI Governance & Policy
  • Government & Regulation
  • Academia & Research
  • AI & Technology
  • AI Safety & Security
  • Business & Industry
  • Development & Economics
  • Democracy & Information Integrity
  • Human Rights & Civil Society
  • International Relations & Diplomacy
  • Regional & Global South Expertise
  • Education & Human Capital

Season I: Who gets to shape the AI future?

Season I runs 30 episodes across 8 thematic arcs. It examines how AI power is distributed, and which systems, institutions and governance structures shape the future of artificial intelligence.

  • 30episodes
  • 8thematic arcs

Power, Governance & Sovereignty

Who governs AI? Who shapes the AI future? Can AI sovereignty become meaningful? Can the Global South set the AI agenda?

The Foundations of AI Power

Who controls the AI stack? Who owns the compute? How do data, language and context shape AI?

Building, Adapting & Deploying AI

How can countries move from AI consumers to AI builders? Can AI accelerate development? How will AI reshape work?

Governing AI in Practice

Can AI be governed effectively? What happens after principles become policy? Who should regulate AI?

Safety, Security & Accountability

Who is responsible when AI fails? Can AI safety be global? What changes when AI agents start acting?

Democracy, Information & Rights

Can democracy survive the AI information era? How should societies respond to deepfakes, bots and synthetic influence?

Society, Education & Public Value

Can education adapt to AI? Who benefits from AI? Where can AI create meaningful public value?

The Global South & the World Order

What are the AI futures of Africa and South Asia? Who sets the rules of international AI governance?

Guest interest form

Tell us about your professional background, expertise and the topics you can contribute to. Your submission helps the Atlas AI Institute team identify potential guests for relevant conversations. Submission does not guarantee participation. Selection is based on relevance to the programme, episode themes, expertise and availability.

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Expertise
Choose a Season I arc or describe your own topic.
Briefly describe your experience, research or perspective on AI governance, technology, development or your chosen topic.
Participation

All Atlas Global AI Dialogue episodes are recorded online.

By submitting, you agree that Atlas AI Institute may contact you about the Atlas Global AI Dialogue. We use your details only for guest selection.

What happens next

The Atlas AI Institute team reviews every submission against upcoming episode themes and programme needs. If your expertise fits a future conversation, we may contact you to discuss:

  • Relevant episode or topic
  • Participation format
  • Availability
  • Discussion scope
  • Recording arrangements
  • Additional professional information

Frequently asked questions

What is Atlas Global AI Dialogue?

Atlas Global AI Dialogue is an international policy conversation platform convened by Atlas AI Institute. Its evidence-based, multidisciplinary episodes examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping governance, sovereignty, economies, societies, security and the international order.

Who can become a guest?

Policymakers, researchers, academics, technology practitioners, industry leaders, civil society actors, journalists, development specialists and regional experts with relevant AI expertise can apply.

What is Season I about?

Season I, "Who gets to shape the AI future?", covers 30 episodes across 8 thematic arcs. It looks at who holds AI power and which institutions and governance structures shape it.

Does submitting the form guarantee a place as a guest?

No. Selection depends on relevance to the programme, episode themes, expertise and availability.

Do guests join online?

Yes. Atlas Global AI Dialogue episodes are recorded online, so you can take part from anywhere.

Does the Dialogue include Global South voices?

Yes. Global South perspective is central to the programme, including a dedicated arc on the AI futures of Africa and South Asia and the world order.

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The future of AI will not be shaped by technology alone. It will be shaped by the people, institutions, societies and countries that take part in deciding how AI is developed, governed and used.

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ATLAS GLOBAL AI DIALOGUE

30 episodes, 8 thematic arcs, Global South perspective. Presented by Atlas AI Institute, an AI policy and governance research institute.

AI governance, policy research, responsible AI, digital governance, Global South.

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