20th Annual Conference 2026

Dates: 27th – 30th November 2026
Venue: The Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Theme: Bridging Centuries, Shaping Futures: Ethical Values and Authentic Dialogue in the Age of AI
Our Historical Crossroads
For centuries, the fabric of human society—particularly within the rich, diverse landscape of the Asia-Pacific region – has been woven from moral education, deeply rooted cultural values, and spiritual traditions. From classical philosophy to the foundational teachings of Eastern thought, ethics and religiosity have naturally intertwined to guide how we coexist, communicate, and understand our place in the world.
The Age of AI
Today, the rapid rise of the Internet and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fundamentally altered human connection. While these technologies offer unprecedented tools for global reach, they introduce complex ethical challenges that risk fragmenting human interaction. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need for authentic dialogue – open, honest, and fair exchanges of thought that actively reconcile differences and build genuine collaboration, rather than merely transmitting information.
The Vision
We must look backward to our shared ethical heritage and forward to our technological destiny. By anchoring modern digital communication in time-tested moral values, we can ensure the AI era becomes one of deeper human understanding, ethical resilience, and authentic connection.
Conference Sub-Themes
Aligned with the core aims of the APNME, we warmly welcome posters and presentations covering the following sub-themes, alongside related topics in humanities, sciences, ethics, dialogue, and AI:
- Global Ethical Philosophy and Civilizational Dialogue
- Ethics in the Era of AI and Technology
- Moral and Ethical Education Development
- Value-Based Education
- Global Citizenship Education (GCE)
- Cross-cultural Perspectives on Moral Education
- Authentic Dialogue for Leadership and Multicultural Engagement
- Ethics in the Humanities and Service Learning
- Civic Education
- AI in Education
- Character and Moral Education
Conference Language: The official language of the Conference is English.
Registration Requirement: All presenters must register and complete payment before the registration deadline. Failure to register before the deadline may result in the removal of the presentation from the Conference Programme.
For queries, kindly contact the conference Secretariat at:
Email: apnmesl.26@gmail.com
WhatsApp 0094714497670
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