Upcoming gatherings on AI, faith, contemplation, and consciousness. Details come from the organizers; check their pages before making travel plans. This is a selected calendar, not a complete worldwide directory. Checked .
Researchers, philosophers, and policymakers will discuss whether AI could have experiences or interests, and what responsible treatment would require. The program includes talks, panels, posters, and smaller discussions. This is a consciousness-and-welfare gathering, not a faith conference.
An expression-of-interest form is available; attendance acceptance and a street venue were not confirmed.
Fordham University, Lincoln Center campus · New York City, United States
In person Fordham University and Jesuit partner institutions
A Jesuit examination of AI’s development and use, including education, justice, work, and relationships with God and other people. The organizers aim to develop a shared framework for discernment and formation across Jesuit institutions.
Dates, campus, speakers, and schedule are announced. Public registration eligibility was not established on the reviewed page.
Calvin University · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
In person Calvin University, with CCCU and INCHE
Six tracks consider AI in churches, education, business, healthcare, the arts, and STEM. The church track addresses preaching, discipleship, worship, pastoral care, and the spiritual practices people may need as AI becomes part of everyday life.
Paid registration is open; the organizer asks attendees to register by September 18.
In person European Society for Catholic Theology, Irish Section
A Catholic theology conference on being human in the age of AI. Trinity’s announcement confirms the dates and host institution and invites paper proposals; the reviewed notice does not yet provide a final program or speaker lineup.
Paper proposals are due September 22. Attendee registration and the specific campus room are not confirmed in the notice.
Online worldwide · hosted by Stanford University, United States
Online lecture Stanford Contemplation by Design
Muhammad Faruque brings Islamic contemplative traditions into discussion with AI and the philosophy of technology. The lecture considers how technological change affects ideas of knowledge, consciousness, human identity, agency, and responsibility.
Free and open to everyone, with registration. October 15, 7–8:30 p.m. Pacific Time; the local calendar date may differ elsewhere.
Online worldwide · organizers in India and the United States
Online; possible physical venue unconfirmed YogaXBiofeedback / Dhyanly, with the UCF India Center and Notre Dame of Maryland University
An inaugural conference connecting contemplative practice with AI, biofeedback, and digital care. Its announced program moves from mindfulness and self-regulation to the question of whether AI can deliver contemplative care responsibly.
Online attendance is free with registration. IIT Delhi is mentioned only as a tentative offline venue. The organizer’s international time conversions need confirmation; consult its schedule before joining.
