Cairo International Workshop on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
Hosted by the British University in Egypt, the Cairo International Workshop on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence brings together researchers, academics, and professionals to examine the philosophical, scientific, ethical, and social questions raised by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
About the Workshop
The workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on the ethical and philosophical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. It will provide a forum for researchers and academics to examine the conceptual foundations of AI, its implications for individuals and society, and the questions it raises about responsibility, human values, and technological progress.
Date
Wednesday, November 25 – Saturday, November 28, 2026
Venue
The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
Workshop Themes
- Ethical challenges and implications of artificial intelligence
- Philosophical foundations and conceptual questions surrounding AI
- Social implications of AI and emerging technologies
- Human values, responsibility, and technological progress
Programme and Agenda
Explore the workshop programme, including daily sessions, presentation times, speakers, and scheduled breaks.
Opening Ceremony — 10:00–10:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
Prof. Omar Karam
Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science
The British University in Egypt
Opening Remarks
Steven S. Gouveia
Mohamed Almisbikawy
Speaker : Puja Raj
Assistant Professor (Philosophy), Alliance School of Liberal Arts
Alliance University
Presentation : To be confirmed.
Session 1 — 10:45–11:30 AM
Speaker : Igor Larionov
Associate Professor, Institute of Philosophy
Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
Presentation : “AI and the Ethics of Risk: The Need for Methodological Framework”
☕ Coffee Break — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Session 2
12:30–1:15 PM
Speaker : Rufino Jimenez
PhD Researcher, Art & Computational Technology
Goldsmiths, University of London
Presentation : “The Ethics of Entropy: The Convection of Validation in Machined Ethics”
01:15–2:00 PM
Speaker : David Monroe
Professor of Applied Ethics
St. Petersburg College
Presentation : “Towards an Integrated Democratic Kitchen”
🍽️ LUNCH BREAK — 2:00–3:00 PM
Session 3 — 3:00–3:45 PM
Speaker : Steven S. Gouveia
Philosopher & AI Ethicist
University of Porto
Presentation : “AI for What Matters Most: Why Health Should Come First”
End of the 1st Day
Session 1
10:00–10:45 AM
Speaker : Ken Howarth
Professor of Philosophy, Coordinator of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Princeton University
Presentation : “Judgment Preservation Beyond Explainability: Institutional Answerability in AI-Mediated Action”
10:45–11:30 AM
Speaker : Athanasia (Sasa) Orfanioti
PhD Candidate in Business Administration, University of the Aegean
Head of a Regional Department, Greek Statistical Authority
Presentation : “What AI Manipulative Design Actually Exploits: When Philosophy Meets Behavioral Economics”
☕ COFFEE BREAK — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Session 2
12:30–1:00 PM
Speaker : Hasse Joel Hallstrom
Presentation : To be confirmed.
🍽️ LUNCH BREAK — 1:00 PM–2:00 PM PM
Session 3
2:00–2:45 PM
Speaker: Kartal Tasoglu
Principal Business Analytics & Technology Consultant
SAP
Presentation : “The Natural Threshold for Artificial Intelligence”
2:45–3:30 PM
Speaker: Tanja Horvat
Theologian, Center for Autism in Rijeka
Presentation : “Socially Assistive Robots and Autism: Bioethical Challenges”
3:30–4:15 PM
Speaker: Saša Horvat
Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Rijeka
Presentation : “Socially Assistive Robots and Autism: Bioethical Challenges”
End of the 2nd Day
Closing Session
End of the 3rd Day
Honorary Chair
Prof. Omar H. Karam
Distinguished academic and Professor of Information Systems, serving as Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science at The British University in Egypt. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, USA. His research interests include knowledge discovery, data mining, and parallel systems, alongside extensive experience in academic leadership
Workshop Chairs
Mohamed Almisbkawy
Associate Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science at the British University in Egypt and Fayoum University. His research explores logic, metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and the historical foundations of logical thought.
Steven S. Gouveia
Philosopher and researcher specializing in neurophilosophy, philosophy of mind, and the ethics of artificial intelligence.He holds a PhD from the University of Minho in Portugal and is a Research Fellow at the Mind.
Digital and Design team
Nourhan Mohamed
Dean’s office manager
Ziad Mohamed
Teaching Assistant
Ahmed AbdElraouf
Operations manager
