On January 23, 2026, a consortium of the world’s leading research institutions and digital policy bodies announced the convening of the 2nd International Conference on AI Safety Governance (AISG). As a primary co-organizer, the Asia Academy of Digital Economics (AADE) is joined by an elite group of international partners, reflecting a truly global and interdisciplinary approach to the most pressing challenge of the digital age: AI safety.
A Global Coalition for Digital Trust
The AISG summit is co-hosted by a strategic alliance of academic and technical institutions, including:
- The International Institute of Engineering Psychology (IIEP)
- Zhejiang Association for Artificial Intelligence
- National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (NAAI) Asia Research Institute
- European Association for Engineering Psychology (Belgium)
- National Centre for Edge AI Research (UK)
- Marymount University (USA)
This partnership brings together the unique strengths of the "Global Majority"—bridging the regulatory rigor of Europe, the technical innovation of the UK and US, and the rapid digital scaling of the Asia-Pacific.
Navigating Frontiers: From Theory to Systemic Resilience
The 2026 conference is set to focus on the cutting-edge theories and key technologies required to manage the systemic risks inherent in advanced AI. As we move into the era of autonomous "AI Agents," the scope of governance has expanded beyond mere data privacy to include engineering reliability, societal impact, and cross-border regulatory alignment.
Key areas of focus for the 2026 summit include:
- Systemic Risk Mitigation: Identifying and defending against adversarial attacks and "jailbreaking" in Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Engineering Psychology in AI: Deepening the understanding of human-AI interaction to ensure safety is "baked into" the design phase.
- Global Governance Frameworks: Developing standardized safety protocols that can be adopted across different jurisdictions to prevent a fragmented digital landscape.
Advancing the AADE Vision
For AADE, the AISG summit is a direct realization of its Digital Connectivity mission. By co-organizing this cross-disciplinary and international platform, AADE is effectively dismantling the "digital echo chambers" that often separate computer scientists from policymakers.
The summit also reinforces AADE’s dedication to Pioneer RegTech. By championing the principle of "governing technology with technology," the conference will showcase technical solutions—such as automated vulnerability discovery and incident response—that allow governance to keep pace with innovation.
Furthermore, AADE’s involvement ensures Digital Inclusion remains at the center of the safety debate. High-level safety standards must be accessible and implementable not just for tech giants, but for the next generation of enterprises across the Global South.
The 2nd AISG Conference stands as a critical milestone in building a resilient, secure, and equitable digital future. AADE looks forward to welcoming global thought leaders to this landmark event, where the pulse of the digital era will be measured by its safety as much as its speed.
About AADE
Headquartered in Singapore and registered with the United Nations ECOSOC, the Asia Academy of Digital Economics (AADE) is the leading platform for digital economic research and global exchange in Asia. Through its strategic missions—Digital Inclusion, Digital Connectivity, and Pioneer RegTech—AADE works to ensure a secure and prosperous digital future for all.