A Vatican-hosted three-day global gathering, the World Assembly of Nobel Laureates on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War, will convene near Rome to discuss innovation rooted in human dignity as part of a push for a disarmed and disarming peace.

The event, inspired by the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, seeks a disarmed and disarming peace amid ongoing global conflicts and nuclear tensions.

From July 14 to 16, 2026, the World Assembly will be held at Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo, with the Vatican hosting the discussions.

Alongside the Vatican gathering, AI governance concerns are rising, as Australia establishes an AI Safety Institute and a broad coalition of 200 economists and researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates, urges proactive planning to ensure AI serves human and societal prosperity.

Sponsoring organizations include the Nobel Peace Summit, Nobel Women’s Initiative, IPPNW, Pugwash, Yunus Centre, and the Domus Communis Foundation, which serves as General Secretariat.

Universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Oxford, Tsinghua, and UC Berkeley are involved, with support from IPPNW, Pugwash, Yunus Centre, and the Domus Communis Foundation guiding coordination.

The Rome Declaration aims to establish principles for AI governance, foster international cooperation, and anchor security in human dignity and development, reflecting a global coalition across academia, religion, and policy.

The assembly will culminate on July 16 with a formal session in Giulio Cesare Hall at the Capitol, where the Rome Declaration will be unveiled.

More than 200 attendees are expected, including about 30 Nobel laureates, former heads of state, 20 AI leaders from major organizations, and delegates from around 30 universities and research institutes.

Participants will come from prestigious institutions worldwide, with attendees representing universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Oxford, Cambridge, Sorbonne, and Tsinghua.

The gathering unites roughly 30 Nobel laureates, 20 leading AI experts from major companies, and delegates from 30 universities and research institutes.

Key topics include international security, governance of emerging technologies, disarmament, and eco nomically grounded peace, with the Rome Declaration drafted to guide future policy.