Emerging disruptive technologies have the potential to fundamentally transform warfare and reshape strategic stability.

These technologies include novel weapon systems, such as hypersonic missiles, armed drones and autonomous weapons. They also encompass general-purpose technologies that facilitate the development or enhancement of weapons and delivery systems, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and computer-aided design.

While these technologies offer significant military advantages, existing arms control and export regimes remain poorly equipped to address the security, proliferation and humanitarian risks posed by such technologies. At the same time, emerging technologies can provide tools for improving arms control verification and monitoring.

This conference, organised by the Asser Institute, will explore the challenges and opportunities of emerging disruptive technologies for international arms control and international humanitarian law.