The Parliament of Malaysia, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Conference on The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI, to be held from 28-30 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Registration for the conference is closed. For any questions about registration, please contact [email protected]

The programme is expected to bring together up to 200 parliamentarians and parliamentary staff from across the globe and will feature a dynamic two-track programme, designed to address the most pressing issues at the intersection of artificial intelligence and legislative governance:

• Track 1 – AI policy: This track will focus on the legislative and oversight dimensions of AI. A significant focus will be placed on translating ethical principles into enforceable laws, whilst also addressing the geopolitical landscape of AI and the need to tailor approaches to local and regional contexts. 

  Modules will cover:

  • Societal transformation: How AI will impact jobs, government services, healthcare and the environment.
  • Gender-based harms: Tackling non-consensual intimate images, algorithmic bias and ensuring gender-sensitive AI development.
  • Law-making and oversight: Exploring flexible legislative approaches and holding governments to account.
  • Building national capacity: Discussing national strategies, investment, data governance, and education and training.
  • International cooperation: Engaging with global initiatives and regional frameworks.

   

• Track 2 – AI in parliament: This track will focus on the practical application and governance of AI within parliamentary work, exploring how AI tools and strategies can enhance processes, improve efficiencies and strengthen democratic institutions. 

  Modules will cover:

  • AI skills building: Practical training for MPs on AI and data literacy in the parliamentary context.
  • Using AI in parliament: Examining systems, governance, use cases, procurement and data sovereignty.
  • The future of parliaments: How AI will shape the evolving role of parliaments, MPs and citizen engagement.

This Conference is open to all Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff who are interested in engaging with these critical topics. 

We would also note that as many parliaments are members of both the CPA and the IPU, you may receive simultaneous communications through our respective channels. Should you have any questions please contact: 

CPA: James Pinnell [email protected] 

IPU: Andy Richardson [email protected]

UNDP: Osama Aljaber [email protected]