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The Governance of AI

Thematic Semester | August to October, 2026
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  • Introduction

    Artificial intelligence (AI) represents one of the most influential technological developments of our time. It is evolving at a rapid pace and is driving profound transformations across countless areas of human activity. Such changes raise fundamental questions about how to govern this technology in order to minimize risks while maximizing its benefits for society.

    This thematic semester aims to explore the multiple facets of AI governance and the various meanings of this notion, by examining the issues specific to different levels and spaces of governance, the challenges arising in particular sectors, and the values that should be advanced through governance mechanisms.

    Scientific objective

    To identify, analyze, and compare AI governance models across different scales and sectors, with a view to promoting practices that reconcile technological progress with societal considerations and the respect of fundamental values.

    « The Governance of AI » thematic semester is organized under the partnership between IVADO and the centre AI for science, science for AI (AISSAI)


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    Scientific Organizing Committee

    Véronique Guèvremont (Chair)
    Université Laval

    Véronique Guèvremont is a full professor at Laval University’s Faculty of Law and holder of the UNESCO Chair on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. A specialist in international cultural law, Véronique Guèvremont works on issues of discoverability and cultural diversity in the digital age. Co-founder of the International Network of Lawyers for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (RIJDEC), she actively contributes to discussions on the ethical and legal frameworks of cultural AI.

    Margo Bernelin
    CNRS, Université de Nantes

    Margo Bernelin is a legal researcher at the CNRS and a member of the Law and Social Change research laboratory (UMR 6297, CNRS Nantes University, France). Margo Bernelin is a specialist in digital law, particularly AI law and personal data law. Her research focuses in particular on IT tools that enable automated data processing and the related issue of data governance and the role of metadata in this context. Her research stands out both for the subjects she analyzes (particularly metadata) and the approaches she uses (multi/interdisciplinary). Margo Bernelin has published more than 40 papers on these topics, in addition to some 50 notes and commentary pieces on current events. She co-directs the Health Innovation and Biopower research group at her DCS research laboratory and is also co-coordinator of the Digital sector at Nantes University’s Innovation Cluster. 

    Colette Brin
    Université Laval

    Colette Brin is a Visiting Academic Associate, Green Templeton College and Visiting Fellow, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford. Colette is a Professor at Université Laval’s Département d’information et de communication and Director of Centre d’études sur les médias, a nonprofit research unit founded in 1992. Her research and teaching focus on recent and ongoing changes in journalism, through policy and organizational initiatives, as well as citizens’ news practices. She coordinates the Canadian study for the Digital News Report with the Reuters Institute. Colette is co-lead of the Arts, Media and Cultural Diversity Axis at OBVIA, an International Observatory on the Societal Impacts of AI and Digital Technologies based in Quebec, and a member of several research teams in Quebec and Canada

    Sonia Desmoulin
    CNRS, Université de Nantes

    Sonia Desmoulin is Director of Research at the CNRS, holds a PhD and an HDR in private law, and is affiliated with the Law and Social Change Laboratory (UMR 6297 Nantes University/CNRS), where she has been Deputy Director since 2024 after creating the InnovSanté research program. 

    Her research focuses on the interactions between law and science and technology, exploring both practical issues (legal frameworks for emerging technologies) and theoretical issues (legal reasoning and methods at work in technical regulations, use of scientific concepts in the legal field). Her work on algorithmic tools and AI is carried out within collective and multidisciplinary research projects, mainly in the medical field. 

    Antoine Henry
    Université de Lille

    Antoine Henry is a lecturer in information and communication sciences at the University of Lille and a member of GERIICO’s research group 4, which focuses on the circulation of information and the organization of knowledge.  

    His research focuses mainly on issues related to digital technology (AI, digital commons, algorithm ethics), organizational transformation, and collective intelligence. 

    Pierre Larouche
    Université de Montréal

    Pierre Larouche is Full Professor of Law and Innovation at Université de Montréal. A specialist in competition law, economic governance, and civil liability, he leads the doctoral option Innovation, Science, Technology and Law. He was a full professor at Tilburg University, where he co-founded the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC). He is the author of more than sixty scholarly publications whose work has helped shape legal thinking and public policy in the areas of competition, electronic communications, and economic governance.

    Activities

    Workshop: Governing AI: Scale, Scope and Approach


    August 24 - 27, 2026. 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Margo Bernelin, CNRS, Université de Nantes (Organizer of the Workshop)
    Pierre Larouche, Université de Montréal (Organizer of the Workshop)
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    Workshop: Adapting AI Governance to Sector-Specific Challenges : Comparing Perspectives


    September 14-17, 2026. 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Colette Brin, Université Laval (Organizer of the Workshop)
    Sonia Desmoulin, CNRS, Université de Nantes (Organizer of the Workshop)
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    Conference: Bringing Disciplines Together to Improve Governance


    September 18, 2026. 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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    Workshop: Putting AI to Work to Promote Certain Values


    October 19-22, 2026. 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Véronique Guèvremont, Université Laval (Organizer of the Workshop))
    Antoine Henry, Université de Lille (Organizer of the Workshop))
    Details

    Conference: Improving AI Governance: Review the Work Carried Out During the Thematic Semester


    October 23, 2026. 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Details

    Registration begins on June, 14th 2026.

    The prices per activity (before taxes) are as follows :

    WORKSHOPS

    Student*: CAN$70
    Post-Doc./Early-career researcher: CAN$110
    Researcher/Professor: CAN$150
    Other(IVADO member): CAN$250
    Other: CAN$500 

    CONFERENCES

    Student*: CAN$20
    Post-doc/early-career researcher: CAN$50
    Researcher/professor: CAN$75
    Other (IVADO member): CAN$100
    Other: CAN$200

    Full payment is required at the time of registration for each activity.
    There will be a 30% surcharge for on-site registrations.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • All activities will be held in French and in English. Simultaneous translation will be available.
    • Workshops will be held in person only. Given the limited number of places available, we will apply a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Lunch is not included.
    • IVADO reserves the right to take photos and videos during activities for communication, publication, and promotional purposes. Consent must be given at the time of registration.
    • Certificates of participation can be provided upon request.

    REFUND POLICY

    • Cancellation at least 15 days before the event: 100% refund minus administrative fees.
    • Cancellation less than 15 days before the event: no refund.

    * IVADO is committed to promoting the principle of inclusion in its programs and contributing to the elimination of systemic barriers to participation. If financial constraints are preventing you from participating, please do not hesitate to contact us at edi@ivado.umontreal.ca.

    Accommodations

    To help you organise your trip, we have put together a list of hotels and residences that may be of interest to you.

    We also recommend that you visit https://www.mtl.org to find out about entertainment, events, accommodation and other useful information.

    HOTELS AND RESIDENCIES

    Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites
    1193, Place Phillips
    Montréal, QC, H3B 3C9
    Phone: +1 866-393-1193
    info@squarephillips.com

    To benefit from IVADO’s preferential rates, please inform the hotelier when you make your reservation.

    Terrasse Royale
    5225, Côte-des-Neiges
    Montréal, QC, H3T 1Y1
    Phone: 514 739-6391
    info@terrasse-royale.com

    Residence Inn Marriott Montreal Midtown
    6785, boulevard Décarie
    Montréal, QC, H3W 3E3
    Phone: 514-303-8888 / 1-888-303-8881

    Courtyard Montreal Downtown
    380 boul. René-Lévesque Ouest,
    Montréal, QC, H2Z 0A6
    Phone: 1 514-398-9999 / 1 800 678-6323

    Residence Inn Montreal Downtown
    2045 rue Peel
    Montréal, QC, H3A 1T6
    Phone: 514 982-6064

    Château Versailles
    1659, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
    Montréal, QC, H3H 1E5
    Phone: 514 933-3611 / 1 888 933-8111
    info@versailleshotels.com

    La Maison McKenna
    5301, rue Mckenna
    Montréal, QC, H3T 1T9
    Phone: 514 738-2053
    info@maisonmckenna.ca

    Hôtel SENS
    1808, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
    Montréal, QC, H3H 1E5
    Phone: 514 933-8111 / 1 888 933-8111
    reservations@sensmtlversailles.com

    Hôtel Château de l’Argoat
    524, rue Sherbrooke Est
    Montréal, QC, H2L 1K1
    Phone: 514 842-2046
    chateauargoat@videotron.ca

    Le Nouvel Hôtel
    1740 boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
    Montréal, QC, H3H 1R3
    Phone: 514 931-8841 / 1 800 363-6063
    info@lenouvelhotel.com

    OTHER SUGGESTIONS

    AIRBNB
    Homestay
    Tourisme Montréal

    Visiteuses et visiteurs à long terme

    Joyce Chai

    Joyce Chai est professeure au département d’ingénierie électrique et d’informatique de l’université du Michigan. Elle est titulaire d’un doctorat en informatique de l’université Duke. Ses recherches portent sur le traitement du langage naturel, l’IA incarnée et la collaboration entre l’homme et l’IA. Ses travaux actuels explorent l’intersection entre le langage, la vision et la robotique afin de permettre une communication contextualisée avec des agents incarnés. Elle a reçu le prix NSF Career Award. Elle a également reçu plusieurs prix avec ses étudiants (par exemple, le prix du meilleur article long à l’ACL 2010, les prix du meilleur article à l’EMNLP 2021 et à l’ACL 2023, et la première place au Amazon Alexa AI Simbot Challenge 2023). Elle est membre de l’ACL.

    Abhik Roychoudhury

    Abhik Roychoudhury est professeur titulaire de la chaire Provost en informatique à l’Université nationale de Singapour (NUS), où il dirige une équipe de recherche sur les logiciels fiables et sécurisés (TSS). Il est conseiller principal chez SonarSource, suite à l’acquisition de sa spin-off AutoCodeRover, spécialisée dans les agents IA pour le codage. Il a obtenu son doctorat en informatique à l’université Stony Brook en 2000 et est membre du corps enseignant de la NUS School of Computing depuis 2001. Le groupe d’Abhik à la NUS s’est concentré sur l’analyse symbolique des programmes, ainsi que sur les applications de l’analyse des programmes dans des domaines tels que la sécurité informatique, l’IA agentielle ou les systèmes cyber-physiques. Ces travaux ont été récompensés par divers prix, notamment le prix du document le plus influent (Test-of-time award) de la Conférence internationale sur le génie logiciel (ICSE) pour la réparation de programmes (basée sur l’analyse symbolique), et le prix IEEE New Directions Award 2022 (conjointement avec Cristian Cadar) pour ses contributions à l’exécution symbolique.

    Abhik a été le premier lauréat du prix NUS Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award 2024. Les doctorants diplômés de son équipe de recherche ont obtenu des postes d’enseignants dans de nombreuses institutions universitaires de premier plan. Il a occupé diverses fonctions au sein de la communauté de recherche en génie logiciel, notamment en tant que président des principales conférences dans ce domaine, ICSE (en 2024) et FSE (en 2022). Il est actuellement président du comité directeur de la FSE. Il est membre du comité de rédaction de Communications of the ACM. Il est l’actuel rédacteur en chef de l’ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology (TOSEM). Abhik est membre de l’ACM, reconnu pour ses contributions à la réparation automatisée de programmes et aux tests de robustesse.

    Ivan Titov

    Ivan Titov est professeur titulaire aux universités d’Édimbourg et d’Amsterdam. À Édimbourg, il dirige le Centre de formation doctorale en traitement du langage naturel et l’unité ELLIS locale. Ses recherches portent sur le développement de modèles linguistiques fiables, robustes, interprétables et contrôlables. Il a reçu des prix pour ses articles lors de conférences de premier plan (notamment ACL et EMNLP) et des bourses telles que la bourse ERC et le prix néerlandais Vici. Ivan est membre de Turing, membre d’ELLIS et codirecteur du programme ELLIS NLP. Il a également été président du programme ICLR et CoNLL, et rédacteur en chef de TACL et JMLR.

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