Featuring Saadia Pekkanen (UW International Studies), S+T at UW affiliate, and space law and security scholar
Society + Technology at UW is pleased to share that our community partner, the Seattle University Technology Ethics Initiative, is hosting its fourth annual Ethics & Tech Conference on May 15, 2026. This year’s theme—Technology, Energy, and Security—examines how emerging technologies are reshaping energy systems and security landscapes, raising important questions about governance, resilience, equity, and public trust.
The day-long event will feature a range of speakers working across technology, policy, and infrastructure, notably, Saadia Pekkanen (International Studies, UW Seattle), an affiliate with S+T at UW, member of the Tech and Society Task Force, and leader in the field of space law and security studies.
Details:
Ethics & Tech Conference: Technology, Energy, and Security
Friday, May 15, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University
901 12th Ave Sinegal Building, Suite 140, Seattle, WA 98122
Learn more and register: https://www.seattleu.edu/ethics-tech-conference/
Note: Seattle University Technology Ethics Initiative is offering a 25% discount on tickets. Use the code UWStudent for 25% off. ID will be checked at the door.