OI 2025
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.
Our first gathering will take place November 4-5, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah and will convene scholars, creatives, technologists, and religious leaders to discuss 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?
Who It’s For
This event is open to:
Scholars & Students
Artists & Storytellers
Church Leaders & Technologists
Ethicists, Policy Thinkers, and Curious Minds
Day 1-Tuesday, November 4, 2025
8:00 AM — Registration
9:00 AM — Welcome Remarks
Speaker: Medlir Mema
9:30 AM — Opening Keynote
Speaker: Kim B. Clark
10:00 AM — Distinguished Lecture
Speaker: Terryl Givens
10:45 AM — Panel: “Faith, Ethics, and AI”
Moderator: Fred Axelgard
Panelists: Julie Slater Crane; Marianne Richardson; Derek Monson
12:00 PM — Lunch Break
1:30 PM — Big Ideas: AI and Societal Challenges & Opportunities I
Speakers: Josh Coates; Michael Roberts
2:10 PM — OI Survey: LDS Attitudes on AI Use and Applications
Presenters: Matt Miles & Peter Cardon
2:40 PM — Conversation: “Tech and Youth”
Moderator: Aubrey Chaves
Panelist: Chris Yadon
3:10 PM — Big Ideas: AI and Societal Challenges & Opportunities II
Speakers: Ben Christensen; Carl Youngblood
3:45 PM — Artist Talk: “AI and the Latter-day Saint Imagination”
Speaker: Steven Peck (BYU)
4:15 PM — The Writers’ Circle with Zach Davis
Participants: Steven Peck, Liz Busby
4:45 PM — Reception & Exhibit: “Immersive Faith Futures”
Curated by Steevun Lemon and Aubrie Mema
Art installations, VR experiences, and creative explorations of AI and faith.
DAY 2 — WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025
8:00 AM — Registration
9:00 AM — Welcome Remarks
Speaker: Will Jones
9:20 AM — Featured Address
Speaker: Anthony Aguirre
10:00 AM — Distinguished Lecture
Speaker: Valerie Hudson
10:30 AM — Keynote Address
Speaker: Elder Gerrit W. Gong
11:30 AM — Panel: “AI’s Impact on Religious Practices and Belief”
Moderator: Tim Chaves
Panelists: Bennett Borden; Rachael Hutchings
12:45 PM — Lunch Break
2:15 PM — Big Ideas: AI and Societal Challenges & Opportunities III
Speakers: Barclay Burns; Neylan McBaine; Daniel Nielson
3:10 PM — Panel: “AI for Religious and Humanitarian Purposes”
Moderator: Francesco di Lillo
Panelists: David Ashby; Steve Richardson; Michael House
3:40 PM — Big Ideas: AI and Societal Challenges & Opportunities IV
Speakers: Seth Lewis; Rachael Johnson; Ben Peters
4:15 PM — Closing Keynote
Speaker: Zach Davis
4:45 PM — Conclusion
Leadership
Organized Intelligence is hosted by Medlir Mema (Organized Intelligence), Will Jones (Future of Life Institute), and Zachary Davis (Faith Matters).