Philosophy of AI Summer School 2026: Reasoning and Agency in AI

Hosted by the Institute of Philosophy (University of London), the University of Hong Kong, and LMU, the 2026 Philosophy of AI Summer School offers an intensive five-day programme devoted to this year’s theme: Reasoning and Agency in AI. The summer school brings together leading researchers working across philosophy and artificial intelligence to examine how emerging AI systems challenge and illuminate long-standing questions about rationality, action, explanation, and decision-making.

Designed primarily for PhD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers in philosophy, the programme also welcomes applicants from adjacent disciplines, qualified MA students, and participants from industry whose work engages with the conceptual foundations of AI. Teaching consists of sessions delivered by invited instructors, together with structured discussion, opportunities for research feedback, and dedicated poster sessions for participants.

The Summer School will take place at the Venice International University. Sessions will run daily from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with one lighter afternoon scheduled to allow attendees time to explore Venice and visit the Biennale Arte 2026.