Data for Peace 2026
From Early-Warning to Early Action: Bridging Scientific Innovation with Policy and Practice
About the Conference
Data for Peace 2026 is a three-day conference taking place on 15–17 June 2026, bringing together researchers, peacebuilders, policymakers, data providers, humanitarian actors, and peace technologists to explore how data and technology can support violence prevention, anticipatory action, and crisis response.
Hosted by the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, the NYU Center on International Cooperation, and AI for Peace, the conference creates a space for dialogue and collaboration across research, policy, and practice. VIEWS is an in-kind partner to the conference, and contributes to this shared effort to strengthen the use of data-driven approaches in peacebuilding and crisis response.
The programme includes two in-person days in Stockholm, which will be livestreamed where session formats allow, followed by a fully virtual third day designed to broaden participation and encourage candid feedback and exchange on work in progress. All sessions will be held in English, and recordings will be made publicly available after the event.
For more information about the conference, including programme updates and participation details, visit https://uu.se/data-for-peace.
Objectives
Advance Data-Driven Action
Showcase how data and technology can improve early warning, anticipatory action, and conflict prevention.
Bridge Research and Practice
Connect researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to translate insights into real-world impact.
Foster Collaboration and Innovation
Build partnerships and spark new ideas across disciplines and sectors working on peace and security.
Acknowledgements
The conference is co-hosted by the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, the NYU Center on International Cooperation (NYU-CIC), and AI for Peace – with generous support from the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) and its partners, Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) and the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
