SDG & AI+ Academic Conferences 2026

Two non-profit, peer-reviewed academic conferences will be held in Cambridge in summer 2026. Both events are organised by UniHive and hosted by Clare Hall and Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge.

SDG Conference

Dates: Friday 31 July – Saturday 1 August 2026
Location: Clare Hall and Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge

The SDG Conference focuses on research and practice related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, bringing together scholars across policy, finance, science, engineering, and the social sciences to address climate action, biodiversity, inclusion, governance, and sustainable development outcomes.

AI+ Conference

Dates: Friday 14 August – Saturday 15 August 2026
Location: Clare Hall and Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge

The AI+ Conference examines the real-world application and societal impact of artificial intelligence across areas such as health, education, public services, infrastructure, finance, and the environment, with a strong emphasis on responsible and trustworthy AI.

Pre-Conference Summer School

Prior to the conferences, two dedicated UniHive Summer Schools held at Clare Hall, Murray Edwards College and other Colleges will provide training and networking opportunities for students and early career researchers in areas aligned with the themes of the SDG and AI+ Conferences. Chairs of both conferences and other senior Cambridge academics will be offering lectures, seminars, workshops and supervised research activities, aiming at strengthening participants’ academic skills, research capacity, and professional development.

Participants will prepare academic research posters as part of the Summer Schools. These posters will be presented at the Conferences and compete in the Best Poster awards. The recipients of the awards will be announced and published on the conference webpage to acknowledge their achievements. 

More information about the Summer Schools is available here.

Registration

Please submit your registration through https://forms.office.com/e/JzpMCzqZrq, or scan the QR code below:

The Organising Committee will be in touch to complete the registration. The registration fees are:

Students £180 | Faculty £300| Industry £500

The fee covers full participation in the conference, including tea/coffee break, lunch, and dinners. The conferences are non-profit events; any surplus supports student awards and accessibility.

Further details, including programmes and submission guidelines, are available here.