On 16 October 2026, leaders from technology, business, finance, government, academia, and faith communities will gather in London for a timely and ambitious conversation: how can artificial intelligence help build a more prosperous world without losing sight of what makes us human?
As part of the Dare to Overcome London 2026 series, the event “AI, Human Dignity, and the Future of a Human-Centred World” will bring together voices that rarely share the same platform. Hosted at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and coordinated by Dr. Tomislav Karačić, Assistant Professor of Information Systems in LSE’s Department of Management, the gathering aims to move beyond the familiar debates of technological disruption toward a deeper question: What kind of society are we building, and for whom?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from healthcare and education to finance, employment, and public policy. Yet many of the most pressing questions facing society are not merely technical. They are profoundly human. How can innovation serve human flourishing? What role should ethics, faith, and conscience play in guiding technological development? How can organizations ensure that efficiency does not come at the expense of dignity?
These questions have become increasingly urgent as governments, businesses, and civil society organizations grapple with the opportunities and risks presented by rapidly advancing AI systems.
The October gathering will explore themes including:
- AI, human dignity, and human flourishing
- Faith, freedom, and the future of work
- Ethical innovation and responsible leadership
- Translating research into practice through human-centred institutions
- Contributing ideas to the United Kingdom’s G20 Presidency in 2027
What makes this event distinctive is its commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue. Contributors are being invited from leading technology companies, major universities, public policy institutions, and faith communities. The goal is not simply to discuss AI, but to examine how technological progress can advance the common good while respecting the diversity of human beliefs, values, and experiences.
Among the perspectives being explored are questions about how technology companies engage religious communities, what it means to bring one’s faith or worldview into the workplace, and how faith traditions might contribute to broader conversations about AI ethics, governance, and social responsibility.
Dr. Karačić and the organizing team are working to create a forum that combines keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive conversations among participants. Rather than generating more heat than light, the emphasis will be on practical insights, thoughtful engagement, and identifying opportunities for collaboration across sectors.
The event also reflects a broader vision behind the Dare to Overcome movement. As artificial intelligence transforms economies and institutions, the challenge is not simply to build more powerful technologies, but to foster a world in which innovation strengthens human relationships, expands opportunity, and promotes human dignity.
The future will be shaped not only by the capabilities of machines, but by the values of the people who design, regulate, deploy, and live alongside them.
On 16 October in London, that conversation begins with a simple but profound conviction: technology should serve humanity—not the other way around.
Dare to Overcome London 2026
Friday, 16 October 2026
London School of Economics and Political Science
Theme: AI, Human Dignity, and the Future of a Human-Centred World
For more information about the Dare to Overcome initiative, visit Dare to Overcome.