The Role of Science in International AI Governance
20 Feb 202610:30 AM – 11:30 AMBharat Mandapam, L2 Audi 2
Speakers
Ajay Kumar Sood, GoI
Amandeep Gill, UN ODET
Anil Ananthaswamy, Science journalist and Author
Anne Bouverot, Government of France
António Guterres, United Nations
Balaraman Ravindran, Wadhwani School of Data Science & AI, IIT Madras
Brad Smith, Microsoft Corporation
Josephine Teo, Government of Singapore
Soumya Swaminathan, World Health Organization
Yoshua Bengio, Mila Institute
Scientific knowledge is an essential foundation for effective governance of Artificial
Intelligence. As AI systems evolve, there is a growing need for transparent and evidence-
based assessments to guide international standards and ensure inclusive innovation.
This session will explore how the science-policy interface can inform international AI
governance and strengthen cooperation between stakeholders.
Knowledge Partners
United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies