epda's autumn event 2026

What does it mean to be human in a world where artificial intelligence creates, communicates, and influences decisions?

Our fall conference “Human, After All” brings together philosophers, creative leaders, strategists, and innovators to explore this question from multiple perspectives. Rather than asking what AI can do, we ask what remains uniquely human, and why that matters more than ever. The event will reflect on authorship, the role of tools, and the enduring value of human perspective in an increasingly machine-driven world.

PLEASE NOTE OUR TIME SCHEDULE TO PLAN YOUR TRIP ACCORDINGLY:

12 November 2026:
Official conference opening at 3.30 pm: Conference Part 1, followed by dinner

13 November 2026:
Conference Part 2 & The White Box Challenge Festival, followed by dinner

14 November 2026:
Stay tuned! We are, of course, also preparing an exciting side programme.

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For those who like to plan ahead:

We recommend arriving between 2:00 and 3:00 pm on 12 November and staying until late Saturday afternoon to make the most of the programme; unless, of course, you are planning to extend your stay for the weekend.

We will start revealing the full programme in a few weeks’ time. Conference registration will open in early September.

Enjoy the summer!

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