The 9th Global China Dialogue (GCD IX)
and
1st International Forum on Cross-Media Intelligent Communication

AI and Global Society: Building, Governance and Communication

Friday, 29th November 2024
8:30-17:30, GCD IX：Conference Hall, Sino-French Center at Tongji University
19:00-22:30, Dinner and network: Kingswell Hotel, Tongji, Shanghai, China

The 9th Global China Dialogue is scheduled to take place on November 29, 2024, at Tongji University in Shanghai. This marks the first time the forum will be held in China, following the first eight sessions hosted at the British Academy in the UK.

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Tongji University ranks first in China in the field of Data Science. The Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Al Social Governance, based at Tongji University’s School of Law, will assist the College of Arts and Media in organizing this year’s Global China Dialogue. The theme of this dialogue is ‘AI and Global Society: Building, Governance, Communication’, which builds upon Tongji University’s existing strengths in AI research and incorporates global, societal, and media perspectives.

Adding ‘and the First International Forum on Cross-Media Intelligent Communication’ after ‘the 9th Global China Dialogue’ aims to enrich and deepen the theme of this event. Leveraging the high-level platform of ‘the 9th Global China Dialogue’, this addition incorporates perspectives on cross-media and intelligent communication to foster multidimensional discussions on global social governance and communication. It is expected to attract greater participation from both academia and industry, promote the integration of academic insights and practical applications and enhance the impact of the dialogue’s outcomes in the fields of international business and communication.

GCD IX and the First International Forum on Cross-Media Intelligent Communication will feature a series of diverse panels and discussions, bringing together experts from academia, technology, policy and business sectors. These panels will explore AI’s transformative role in various domains, including healthcare, the economy, ethics and international collaboration. The event will emphasize the ethical implications of AI, the importance of data privacy and the crucial balance between innovation and regulation. GCD IX includes the following four panels:

• Panel 1: Ethical Frameworks and Accountability in Artificial Intelligence
• Panel 2: Artificial Intelligence in Society Building and Governance
• Panel 3: Global Shifts in Perceptions and Attitudes in the AI Era
• Panel 4: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Health, Media, and Communication

The dialogue will also feature networking sessions, keynotes from AI industry leaders and policymakers, and workshops on AI applications in various sectors. GCD IX aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of AI’s global impact and cultivate a collaborative approach towards responsible and ethical AI governance.

The proceedings of GCD IX will be published in 2025, featuring transcribed records, bilingual translation, and editing. This landmark event promises to be a pivotal platform for discussing the future of AI in global governance and its broader societal implications.

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