人工智能、元宇宙与教育和社会中的人工智能伴侣国际会议

The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse and Artificial Companions in Education and Society (AI-MetaACES 2026) will be hosted at the Kumamoto Prefectural Exchange Center Sound in Kumamoto, Japan. This event, themed Cultivating Symbiotic Ecosystems: Agency, Ethics, and Identity in AI-Mediated Worlds, focuses on the intricate and evolving human-technology relationships that emerge at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, immersive Metaverse environments, and personalized Artificial Companions. As these technologies transition from mere novelties to essential infrastructures—especially within educational contexts and civil society—AI-MetaACES 2026 provides an important platform for researchers and practitioners to explore how human identity, learning pathways, and ethical governance are being shaped in these dynamic environments.Bringing together a diverse group of global researchers, educators, policymakers, and industry experts, the conference aims to facilitate discussions around the socio-educational impacts and ethical ramifications of this technological convergence. Participants will have the opportunity to share their latest findings and strategic approaches, delving into critical topics such as the interactions between human and artificial consciousness, the role of the Metaverse in fostering collaborative learning and social organization, and the influence of Artificial Companions on human cognition and well-being. The conference's emphasis is not solely on the engineering challenges associated with AI and VR systems, but rather on the significant shifts these technologies bring about in human behavior, learning, and societal structures.