New Western University (NWU) recently convened experts from the University of St Andrews (UK) and several Ukrainian institutions for a high-level summit on the future of AI. Held on May 4, 2026, the conference, “Risk, Governance, and Strategy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” explored how AI is reshaping global resilience, cybersecurity, and business strategy.

NWU President Dr. Kevin Liu opened the event, emphasizing the importance of international dialogue in a time of rapid technological change and global uncertainty.

Featured Insights from Guest Speakers:

• Dmytro Myronchenko (Spin.AI, USA): On global cyber threats and economic security.

• Dr. Ganna Gurina (Kyiv University of Law): On ethical leadership and soft power during wartime.

• Dr. Kateryna Sydorenko (NWU): On academic cooperation and resilience during crises.

• Oleh Basystiuk (Lviv Polytechnic National University): On addressing bias in machine learning models.

• Oleksandr Khainas & Olha Horobets (Lviv Polytechnic / Kyiv Aviation Institute): On adapting business strategy for an AI-driven economy.

The event provided a vital platform for exchanging ideas on how professionals can respond to modern risks with strategic vision. NWU thanks our guest speakers for their contributions and all conference participants for making the event a success.