AI and the Future of Peace

Panelists:

How Technology can Supercharge Democracy and Peace
Lisa Schirch, University of Notre Dame

Navigating the Frontier: AI for Peace
Branka Panić, Founder of AI for Peace

Improving Resolution Capacities with AI
Mark Freeman, Institute for Integrated Transitions

The AI and the Future of Peace panel is a part of the Peacebuilding Initiative 2026 Colloquium. It convenes under the theme Peace, Power, and the Global Good, exploring how shifting geopolitical dynamics, emerging technologies, and evolving models of civic participation are reshaping the landscape of peacebuilding. The day-long program features a keynote address, three thematic panels, and a seminar, bringing together leading voices from academia, international organizations, and policy.

This panel will begin with a discussion, followed by a Q&A discussion moderated by Yale Jackson School's Cara Fallon.