European Conference on Ethics and Integrity in Academia 2026
Three days of research, dialogue and practical exchange on the Black Sea coast — ethics and integrity, examined together. Hosted by Ilia State University as the closing conference of the ETHICS project.
Examined from every angle
ECEIA26 brings together researchers, educators, policymakers and practitioners to explore how rapidly evolving technologies and shifting academic landscapes continue to reshape integrity, responsibility and ethical practice in higher education and research.
The conference is organised by Ilia State University as part of the ETHICS project, in partnership with the European Network for Academic Integrity.
Hosted by Ilia State University, Tbilisi — closing conference of the ETHICS Project.
Integrity is rarely a single decision. It is an unbroken line — drawn again, choice by choice, across a whole career.ECEIA26 · Batumi, Georgia
What we’ll be discussing
Nine themes shaping the programme, from the ethics of emerging technology to accountability across the research lifecycle.
Ethics of intelligence
How AI, neuroanalytics, digital twins and data-driven systems reshape ethical learning and research.
Academic freedom and integrity
Balancing autonomy with responsible practice — censorship, pressure, and misinformation.
Accountability & institutional responsibility
Mechanisms for addressing misconduct and the roles of universities and funders.
Ethical publishing and dissemination
Authorship, AI in publishing, predatory journals, and the pressure to publish.
Postplagiarism and changing authorship
Originality and collaboration in a world of AI-assisted writing.
Teaching sensitive topics in the age of AI
Censorship, hallucinations and historical accuracy in the classroom.
Education and training in ethics
Innovative practice and research in integrity education.
Integrity in hybrid & online education
New forms of misconduct, proctoring ethics, and student privacy.
Other integrity & anti-corruption research
Innovative work across the wider field of ethics and integrity.
Between the sea and the mountains
Set on the Black Sea coast, Batumi offers seaside boulevards, botanical gardens and a lively cultural scene — an inspiring setting for three days of dialogue on integrity and ethics.
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Photo: Flickr user eichhorn · CC BY-SA 2.0
Our sponsors
ENAI thanks all sponsors for their valuable support and participation in ECEIA 2026.
