Past Activites & Engagements.
Third Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance
The Third Annual Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance will once again convene global leaders across technology, business, policy, academia, and civil society to examine the profound and far-reaching impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Building on prior years, this year’s conference places a heightened emphasis on ethics and the transformative nature of AI. AI has […]
Generative AI in a Social Context: Is Not to Play the Winning Move?
Vienna Lecture on the European Union Centre for European Integration Research (EIF) Generative AI in a Social Context: Is Not to Play the Winning Move? 2 June 2026, 5:00 pm – online via Zoom Lecture: Jessica Silbey, Law Professor, Boston University School of Law; Ingrid Schneider & Catharina Rudschies, Professor for Political Science & Prae-Doctoral […]
Progressive Property Workshop
“Progressive Property Workshop” brings together leading property scholars who are invited to present and discuss to discuss papers on a variety of topics, including property theory, land use, takings, the history of property law and intellectual property. It features seven panels devoted to the discussion of advanced “works in progress” and two roundtables on “early-stage” […]
Four definitions to change the world webinar series: Harmful tax practices
Tax practices adopted by one country often have extraterritorial effects, shaping other countries’ ability to enforce their own tax rules and pursue policy goals such as tax progressivity, a fair treatment of all taxpayers and citizens, and the financing of public services. Since the 1990s, OECD countries have sought to address harmful tax practices. A […]
32nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of tort law and social policy at the 32nd Annual Clifford Symposium – it’s going to be insightful! Recent political and social turmoil has, to a significant degree, distracted us from perhaps the most profound challenge the human race has ever faced—our planet’s rapidly changing climate, […]
32nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy
The 32nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law & Social Policy CIVIL JUSTICE AND THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE May 28-29, 2026 In-Person and Online DePaul Conference Center 1 East Jackson Boulevard, 8th Floor Chicago, Illinois CIVIL JUSTICE AND THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Recent political and social turmoil has, to a significant degree, distracted […]
Kevin Outterson: Antibiotics as Infrastructure
Prof Kevin Outterson (CARB-X, Boston University) will give his lecture “Antibiotics as infrastructure” on 21 May at Imperial College London. Professor Kevin Outterson (CARB-X, Boston University) will give his lecture “Antibiotics as infrastructure” on 21 May (17.30-18.30, BST) at Imperial College London. A complimentary drinks reception will be available for guests after the lecture. Antibiotics […]
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Annual Lecture 2025-26: Racial Justice in the Age of Algorithmic Governance
Climate Science Meets Financial Analysis: Where Do We Stand?
Speaker: Madison Condon, Associate Professor, Boston University School of Law Register for Zoom link From central banks to ratings agencies, to hedge funds, actors in the financial system are increasingly seeking out climate-related risk information to inform their investing, oversight, and advice. Some players seek out information on specific asset-level risks: What are the chances that […]
Spring Research Colloquium
UNC Hussman and the Hussman Graduate Student Association celebrate the end of the academic year and the accomplishments of the school’s graduate students with the Spring Research Colloquium, to be held April 28 in the Freedom Forum Conference Center (Carroll 305). The event will feature research presentations by current graduate students and a keynote address […]