Islamophobia Conference 2026: Artificial Intelligence and Islamophobia

IHRC returns for the 13th Conference entitled Artificial Intelligence and Islamophobia, bringing together leading voices to confront the manifest challenges and implications of AI on Muslims’ lived experiences, with political and policy consequences.

WHEN: Sunday, 13 December 2026, 10.30am to 4.30pm
WHERE: P21 Gallery (21 Chalton Street, NW1 1JD)
PROGRAMME: The event schedule will be uploaded soon.

🎟️ Ticket Options

• Early Bird Ticket (In-Person): £12
  Available until 18 November at 11:00 pm.
• Standard Ticket (In-Person): £17
• Online Attendance: £5

Limited in-person tickets available! Book early to secure your seat and enjoy lunch and refreshments.

About the conference:

For some analysts, Gaza has been described as the world’s first AI-assisted genocide. Allegations abound that Israeli authorities have used Artificial intelligence to collect data, locations and to target Gaza for maximized infliction of casualties, including on women, children and other innocent Palestinians. It is further speculated that western countries have been deferential to Israel’s Gaza campaign to learn how to use AI effectively in their own projects of violence, both within their own respective countries and elsewhere, even beyond efforts currently underway. In many western countries, governments and private entities have used AI to identify protesters, doxxing them and referring them to law enforcement and security services for detention, prosecution and deportation. 

The rising emergence, evolution and encroachment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in daily life has implications well beyond being a purportedly beneficial and/or benign time and effort saving tool. Efforts are underway to create and control the AI algorithms in a manner that further embed and institutionalise Islamophobia as an accepted, normalised narrative. This has the potential not only to systematise Islamophobia at deeper societal levels, but also to make Muslims unwittingly participants in the Islamophobia that targets and affects them. 

Keynote speakers:

• Professor Saeid Ameli
• Dr Shereen Fernandez
• Sandew Hira

Panellists:

• Syed Mustafa Ali
• Shaf Choudry
• Alexandra Darby
• Dr Khadijah ElShayyal
• Ramón Grosfoguel
• João Silva Jordão
• Laurens de Rooij

Venue Information

Location: P21 Gallery
Address: 21 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD

Getting there

P21 Gallery is located in Somers Town, near Euston, King’s Cross and St Pancras stations. We recommend travelling by public transport.

• Nearest transport hubs: Euston, King’s Cross and St Pancras International.

Accessibility

P21 Gallery has wheelchair access. If you have any additional accessibility requirements or would like to confirm specific arrangements ahead of the event, please contact the venue in advance.

Lunch

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, including coffee and biscuits. Please join us for a chance to refuel and connect with other attendees.

A few things to remember

• Please arrive at the advertised doors-open time.
• Allow extra time for your journey, particularly if travelling from outside London.
• Check your ticket confirmation for the event start time and any additional instructions.

IHRC Bookshop

The IHRC Bookshop will have a bookstall at the event, featuring a selection of books on Islam, human rights, Palestine, history, politics, decolonisation, social justice, and much more. Browse the collection and discover thought-provoking reads for all interests and ages.

We look forward to welcoming you!

If you have any queries, please contact events@ihrc.org.