NATO ARW - CALL FOR PAPERS |
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Monday, 18 May 2020 12:47 |
NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) Call for Papers
The ARW will be composed of presentations by experts in a form of lectures and discussion sessions conceptualized as workshop groups/round tables with a moderator. In this vein, the event will bring together renowned experts and pundits in technical and social sciences from NATO and NATO partner countries that will take participation as speakers and participants and will address the latest trends, as well as the technical, strategic and legal aspects of the new and innovative technology. FORMAT OF THE EVENT: The programme is specifically designed to combine presentations by experts in a form of lectures and discussion sessions conceptualized as workshop groups or round tables with a moderator. This concept will apply to each topic. COURSE OF THE EVENT: Day 1 (03rd of September 2020): Arrival of the participants; Day 2 (04th of September 2020): Lectures and Discussions on the technical and military aspects of advanced technology; Day 3 (05th of September 2020): Lectures and Discussions on the political aspects of advanced technology; Day 4 (06th of September 2020): Lectures and Discussions on the legal and ethical aspects of advanced technology/Closing and final remarks. In this regard, we are delighted to invite abstract submissions for conference presentations and for the NATO SPS publication that is expected to be published after the conclusion of the event. The proposals should contain a paper title and abstract for themes/presentations including but not exclusive to: - AI: Principal Technologies and Applications; - The Future of Warfare: Autonomous Systems, Cyber Weapons and Robotics; - AI Technology for Military Purposes; - AI and Cyber Threats; - AI and Machine Learning Systems for Strengthening Cyber-defense Capabilities; - Implementing AI Research and Analysis for Enhancing Security and Defense; - Developing Autonomous Technology for purpose of Maximizing Defense Capabilities: Challenges and Opportunities for the Western Balkan Countries; - Political and Strategic Considerations of AI’s Impact on Military Leadership and Decision-Making; - Governance and Accountability in AI; - Autonomous Technology and Autonomous Weapon Systems: Challenges for International Law; - The Prospects of Public-Private Partnerships for Development of AI Solutions; - Socio-Ethical Challenges of AI Technology. Paper proposals should include: -Author/Speaker Name(s) -Professional/Academic Title(s) -Abstract and Title (max. 500 words) -Short bio/resume (max. 150 words)
The abstract proposals should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than the 15th of June 2020. In addition, selected speakers should submit the PPT presentation until the 1st of August 2020. The deadline for full papers submission is 30th October 2020. The event will take place in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Travel (flight and local transport) and accommodation expenses (lodging and meals) will be covered by the organizer. Please note that due to the uncertainty of the situation with COVID-19 outbreak, there might be slight changes in the agenda, dates and the format of the event. The participants will be timely notified of any organizational changes that may become necessary due to the unpredictability of the epidemic. The co-directors of the event are Mr. Ilija Djugumanov, Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia and Dr. Dijana Gupta, Atlantic Council of Bosnia & Herzegovina. All questions regarding the event should be addressed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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