Madison Square Garden to Host Landmark AI-Powered Global Summit on December 15, 2025
NEW YORK, NY – Madison Square Garden, the world-renowned arena in the heart of Manhattan, has been officially designated as the host venue for the inaugural Global Artificial Intelligence and Ethics Summit, scheduled for December 15, 2025.
Why: The summit is organized by the International Council for Responsible Technology to address the rapid proliferation of generative AI and its societal impacts, specifically focusing on regulation, security, and job displacement.
Who: Key speakers will include United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
When: The event will run from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on December 15, 2025.
Where: The summit will take place at Madison Square Garden, located at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001.
What: The summit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and live demonstrations of AI technologies, culminating in a proposed global framework for AI governance. Organizers expect over 20,000 attendees in person and millions online.
How: Tickets will be distributed via a randomized lottery system beginning November 1, 2025, with all proceeds donated to digital literacy programs.