AI and Human Dignity Exploring Magnifica Humanitas
Date 29 July 2026
Time 18:30 - 20:00
Location G11, Henley Business School, Whiteknights Campus, RG6 6UD
Event Information
Join Thames Valley AI and Reading Tech Cluster for a special speaker event exploring Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV's recent reflection on artificial intelligence and human dignity.
As AI becomes an increasingly important part of our lives, questions about ethics, responsibility, and the future of humanity are becoming more urgent. Magnifica Humanitas considers how artificial intelligence can be developed and used in ways that respect human dignity, promote the common good, and ensure that technology serves people rather than the other way around.
A Catholic bishop will introduce the key themes of the document and explore what they mean for technology, society, public life, and innovation.
The event will include a talk followed by an audience Q&A, with opportunities to network before and afterwards. Whether you work in technology, study AI, are interested in ethics, or are simply curious about how society should respond to rapid advances in artificial intelligence, this event offers an opportunity to hear and discuss one of the latest contributions to the global conversation on AI.
Agenda
18:15–19:00: Arrivals and networking
19:00–20:00: Talk and Q&A
20:00 onwards: Optional networking
This event is organised by Thames Valley AI in partnership with Reading Tech Cluster.
It is open to students, staff, industry professionals, and members of the public.
For More Information email tvaihub@reading.ac.uk or call 0118 378 2272