GC REAIM Symposium: Next Steps for Responsible Practice

Join us at the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies for a timely symposium on the governance of military AI, part of the GC REAIM initiative.

HCSS is pleased to invite you to join us for the GC REAIM Symposium: Next Steps for Responsible Practice, on 26 June, 2025 from 10.00 – 16.30 at HCSS (Lange Voorhout 1, The Hague).

The Global Commission on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (GC REAIM) is an initiative of the Government of the Netherlands that was launched during the 2023 REAIM Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain in The Hague. 

So far there have been four GC REAIM Commission Meetings and Symposiums around the world (Washington D.C., Seoul, Stellenbosch, Abu Dhabi) see conference timeline here, with the fifth and final meeting set to take place during the NATO Summit in the Hague. The secretariat is extremely proud to be hosting the final GC REAIM meeting and symposium and are busy finalising drafting the strategic guidance report.

Through two expert-led panels, we’ll explore how to translate high-level norms into real-world safeguards and manage the risks of adaptive, evolving AI systems in defence. From international frameworks to technical realities, this event offers practical insights for policymakers, technologists, and military professionals navigating the frontlines of AI governance.

Programme

9:00 – 10:00 Attendee registration and welcoming reception

10:00 – 11:45 Opening Ceremony

Welcoming remarks and Keynote addresses

11:45 – 13:00 Lunch

13:00 – 14:30 Panel I: From Principles to Practice: Governing the Technical Realities of Military AI
How can governance frameworks bridge the gap between high-level principles and technical implementation in military AI? What lessons from international initiatives and civilian AI governance can guide responsible and enforceable practices in defence contexts?

Panel discussion: (70 minutes)

Q&A Session: (15 minutes)

14:30 – 14:45 Coffee Break

14:45 – 16:15 Panel II: “Adaptive Algorithms, Fixed Responsibilities: Managing the Integration of AI into the Military Domain”

When and how should military AI systems be allowed to learn and adapt during operations? What testing, monitoring, and audit mechanisms are required to govern real-time adaptation?

Roundtable discussion: (60 minutes)

Q&A Session: (15 minutes)

16:15 – 16:30 Closing Remarks