Conferences
Each year, The Center for Practical Ethics hosts or partners with other organizations to convene conferences that address a wide range of issues, from policy development and ethical decision-making to research and real-world application in fields such as business, government, healthcare, technology, and environmental sustainability. By bringing together thought leaders, scholars, industry professionals, and policymakers, these conferences foster a dynamic environment for exploring innovative solutions, exchanging ideas, and advancing ethical practices across sectors. Through these events, our goal is to encourage a deeper understanding of how ethics can guide decision-making, drive meaningful change, and shape a more just and responsible future for individuals and organizations alike.
Explore Past Conferences
An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Methods, Goals, and Ethics of Memorialization
This conference fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on memorialization, bringing together scholars from fields such as history, anthropology, law, sociology, philosophy, and the arts.
The Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum's annual conference, hosted by The Center for Practical Ethics , brought together global experts to explore "The Ethics of Engagement," focusing on increasing civic virtue, promoting civil discourse, and developing moral sensitivity in academic and public settings.
Policy Talks is an annual invitation-only event hosted by The Center for Practical Ethics that brings together academics, alumni, business and industry experts, officials, and community members to examine the ethical dimensions of timely issues.