Program 01 · Istanbul, September 2026
From AI Literacy to Responsible AI Governance, Risk Management, and Strategic Deployment
A three-day immersive training jointly developed by AEGIX, Clarion AI Partners, Kirton McConkie, and Academy of Life Sciences — transitioning participants from foundational AI literacy to applied lifecycle risk, advanced governance strategy, and industry applications.
The Program
The AI Law & Governance Training is AEGIX’s flagship three-day intensive program, designed to give professionals a practical understanding of how AI is developed, governed, regulated, and deployed across public and private sectors.
Through expert instruction, discussion, and real-world case studies, participants build the knowledge needed to navigate the legal, policy, and operational challenges created by rapidly evolving AI technologies.
The program covers AI literacy, governance models, and the evolving regulatory landscape in the EU, United States, and other global jurisdictions. Participants also examine issues in intellectual property, data governance, authorship, liability, supply chains, and AI vendor evaluation, while the final day offers specialized tracks for legal professionals, policy and corporate risk leaders, and healthcare professionals.
Faculty
Professor of International Relations and Law at BYU-Idaho. PhD Political Science, George Washington University.
Former Partner & Chief Data Scientist at major law firm. Background in U.S. Intelligence and federal AI legislation.
Former Meta and Google. ForHumanity Certified AI Auditor. 15+ years in technology and responsible AI.
Privacy and AI regulation specialist. JD from Brigham Young University. Counsel on technology law and data governance.
IP attorney at the intersection of AI governance, technology, and IP rights. Former in-house counsel and ExxonMobil engineer. JD from BYU Law.
Registered patent attorney focused on AI governance and IP. JD summa cum laude, University of Arizona. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Scholar of international relations and AI. Author of Artificial Intelligence 'Arms Dynamics'. Specializes in emerging tech and great power competition.
Washington, DC association veteran with 20+ years in advocacy. Former Managing Director, Global Blockchain Business Council. AEGIX advisory board.
Testimonials
The lecturers and organizers were outstanding, bringing together practitioners from diverse disciplines to enable interdisciplinary dialogue critical for responsible AI governance.
Visits to NATO, the European Commission’s AI Office, and the UN were engaging and informative. Faculty and organizers were exceptionally kind and welcoming.
A profoundly eye-opening experience. I left energized, thinking sharpened by hard questions about bias, transparency, and public good.
The Venue
Istanbul sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia — the ideal setting for a program on global AI governance and applications. Participants will work, learn, and build professional networks in one of the world's great historic cities, with sessions held in a central conference venue overlooking the Bosphorus.
The city's unique position bridging legal traditions, regulatory cultures, and geopolitical spheres makes it a natural home for cross-jurisdictional AI governance training.
Foundations & AI Literacy
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:15 | What AI Is (and Is Not) — overview of AI system types, training vs. inference, lifecycle mapping |
| 10:15–10:30 | Break |
| 10:30–11:45 | Thinking Beyond Regulation: Why AI Governance Matters — governance models, regulatory levers, power dynamics |
| 11:45–13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15–14:30 | EU and US: Western Global AI Governance Outlook — EU AI Act, US landscape, litigation role |
| 14:30–15:00 | Break |
| 15:00–16:00 | Keynote Address: Turkey's AI National Security Strategy — followed by Q&A |
| 16:00–16:15 | Break |
| 16:15–17:30 | Panel Discussion: "Global AI Governance Lens — regional strategies, data policies, geopolitical context" |
| 17:30–19:00 | Welcoming Reception & Networking |
Lifecycle Risk & Practice
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:15 | Data, Training, and IP — copyright law, licensing, fair use across jurisdictions |
| 10:15–10:30 | Break |
| 10:30–11:45 | Ownership, Authorship, and Attribution — rights allocation, authorship thresholds, moral vs. economic rights |
| 11:45–13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15–14:30 | Data Chain of Custody & Supply Chains — provenance, versioning, liability distribution |
| 14:30–14:45 | Break |
| 14:45–16:30 | Evaluating AI Vendors — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to decide |
| 18:00–20:00 | Dinner and Cohort Networking |
Future Proofing
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00–14:45 |
Three parallel tracks, running simultaneously in separate rooms — participants join the track matching their profile.
Track 1
Legal Professionals
Track 2
Policy Advisors, Compliance & Corporate Risk Leaders
Track 3
Healthcare Professionals
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| 15:00–15:30 | Program Conclusion and Certificate Presentation |
Pricing & Logistics
Lawyers & Private Sector Professionals
€1,450
Academics, Government Officials, Non-Profit Professionals
€950
Graduate & postgraduate students (verification required)
€450
Travel, accommodation, meals outside scheduled activities, and visa costs are the participant’s responsibility.
AEGIX provides official invitation and support letters. Participants are responsible for all visa arrangements.
Employer and institutional sponsorship is welcome. The institutional discount applies where applicable.
September 8–10, 2026 · Istanbul
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