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Organized Intelligence - 2025 Conference
Latter-day Saint Perspectives on AI
Oct 04, 2025
Organized Intelligence: What is Organized Intelligence?
Organized Intelligence is a new initiative supported by the Future of Life Institute and partner organizations that brings together Latter-day Saint voices from across disciplines to explore the ethical, social, and religious implications of AI.
This years gathering will take place November 4-5, 2025 at the Offices for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake, Utah.
We look forward to discussing and answering questions such as:
How can faith traditions offer insight into the ethical and spiritual challenges raised by AI?
What are the most pressing societal risks posed by advanced AI systems?
In what ways might religious voices contribute to shaping AI ethics and public policy?
How can AI be harnessed responsibly for humanitarian and faith-based purposes?
Additionally, we are pleased to announce this years Keynote Address will be given by Elder Gerrit W. Gong, of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
AGENDA
Leadership
Organized Intelligence is hosted by Medlir Mema (Organized Intelligence), Zachary Davis (Faith Matters), and Will Jones (Future of Life Institute).
This Years SpeakersDavid Ashby – BYU–Idaho
Frederick W. Axelgard – John A. Widtsoe Foundation
Bennett B. Borden – Clarion AI
Liz Busby – BYU
Margaret Busse – Utah Department of Commerce
Barclay Burns – University of Cambridge
Peter Cardon – University of Southern California
Aubrey Chaves – Faith Matters
Tim Chaves – Faith Matters
Ben Christensen – AI2030
Kim B. Clark – BYU
Josh Coates – B.H. Roberts Foundation
Zachary Davis – Faith Matters
Francesco Di Lillo – Church EU & International Affairs Office
Terryl Givens – Maxwell Institute
Elder Gerrit W. Gong – Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
James Goldberg – Historian and Writer
Jared Halverson – BYU
Michael House – LDSPMA
Valerie Hudson – Texas A&M
Rachael Hutchings – Utah Valley University
Rachael Johnson – BYU
Will Jones – Future of Life Institute
Luis C. Manoel – Church Humanitarian Services
Neylan McBaine – AI and Faith
Aubrie Mema – Independent Artist
Medlir Mema – Co-founder of Organized Intelligence
Matt Miles – BYU–Idaho
Derek Monson – Sutherland Institute
Daniel Nielson – UT–Austin
Steven Peck – BYU
Ben Peters – University of Tulsa
Marianna Richardson – G20 Interfaith Forum
Steve Richardson – BYU
Michael Roberts – UCLA
Julie Slater Crane – Kirton McConkie
Jarom Sidwell – Immersive History
Carl Youngblood – MTA
Chris Yadon – Saprea