Eighteenth Global Studies Conference

  • Minds and Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Ethics, and Order in Global Society
  • 2-4 July 2025
  • University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain + Online

Themes and Special Focus

Founded in 2008, the Global Studies Research Network is devoted to mapping and interpreting past and emerging trends and patterns in globalization. We aim to traverse a broad terrain, sometimes technically and other times socially oriented, sometimes theoretical and other times practical in their perspective, and sometimes reflecting dispassionate analysis while at other times suggesting interested strategies for action. Our aim is to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries.

The Eighteenth Global Studies Conference calls for research addressing the following annual themes and special focus:

  • 2025 Special Focus—Minds and Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Ethics, and Order in Global Society
  • Theme 1: Networks of Economy and Trade
  • Theme 2: The Power of Institutions
  • Theme 3: Vectors of Society and Culture
  • Theme 4: Ecological Foundations

Research Network Chair

Rafal Soborski

Rafal Soborski

Associate Professor, International Politics, Richmond, The American International University in London, UK

Local Conference Chair

Cristina Castillo Rodríguez

Cristina Castillo Rodríguez

Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España

2025 Plenary Speakers

The Eighteenth Global Studies Conference will feature plenary sessions by some of the world's leading thinkers and innovators in the field.

Francisco Rodríguez Fernández

Francisco Rodríguez Fernández

University of Granada, Spain

Cristina Toledo Báez

Cristina Toledo Báez

Associate Professor, University of Málaga, Spain

Marianna Capasso

Marianna Capasso

Postdoctoral Researcher, Utrecht University, Netherlands

"Inclusive AI in practice: shaping Responsible AI and Data Ecosystems"

Boris Vázquez-Calvo

Boris Vázquez-Calvo

Researcher Ramón y Cajal, University of Seville, Spain

Local Organizing Committee

  • Elvira Barrios Espinosa, University of Málaga, Spain
  • Mary Griffith, University of Málaga, Spain
  • Salomé Yélamos Guerra, University of Málaga, Spain
  • María Rubio Gragera, University of Málaga, Spain
  • Carolina Martín Gámez, University of Málaga, Spain
  • Anna Szczesniak, University of Málaga, Spain
  • Inmaculada Clotilde Santos Díaz, University of Málaga, Spain
  • Milagros Torrado Cespón, University of Málaga, Spain
  • Antonio Portales Fernández, University of Málaga, Spain

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