The Japan Academy of Engineering (EAJ), a public interest incorporated association, will hold its 8th Public Symposium, "Ethics Connecting Humanity, Science and Technology, and Nature - To Live Better in the AI Era," as part of the EAJ Policy Recommendation Committee Project, "Engineering Ethics and Engineering Education Aiming for Human Peace and Better Survival" (Professor Toshiro Ohashi of Faculty of Engineering of Engineering is the project secretary).

What kind of future will AI bring? What should we protect, and what should we change? As AI evolves rapidly, we will delve into its essence from multifaceted perspectives encompassing science and technology, philosophy, art, and practical applications.

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[Date and Time] Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 15:00 - 18:00

[Venue] Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor, Research Building for Applied Sciences, Hokkaido University (Simultaneous online event) Kita 13-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo City

[Participation Fee] Free (Pre-registration required)

[Registration Required]

For details on how to apply, please see here. *This will take you to the Hokkaido University Faculty of School of Engineering website.