NAFCCC 2026: technology, war and the human soul. Chaplancies at the crossroads of innovation and ethics.

Contribution List

3. Registration and Check In @ Novotel

15/06/2026, 15:00

The check in desk will be staffed by the Belgian Chaplaincy for the formal check-in.

4. Arrival at airbase and guided tour

16/06/2026, 11:00

Welcome adress by the Base Commander of the 2Wing.
Guided tour to Florennes Air Base

5. Lunch

16/06/2026, 11:45

6. Visit to F16 Hangar and Base Chapel

16/06/2026, 13:00

7. Lecture

16/06/2026, 15:00

Lecture by Prof. Dr. D. Lambert – Military AI and Autonomous Robotics. How to face new Ethical Issues?

8. Visit to Spitfire museum and farewell

16/06/2026, 16:00

11. Welcome and guided tour at air base

17/06/2026, 09:30

10. Group Picture

17/06/2026, 11:50

9. Lunch

17/06/2026, 12:00

12. Walk towards the auditorium

18/06/2026, 08:15

13. Arrival at auditorium Mgr. Romero

18/06/2026, 09:00

14. Academic session

18/06/2026, 09:30

• Welcome and introduction by Drs. Matthias Ausloos
• Ius ad bellum, ius in bello regarding drones by Dr. Michaël Dewyn (OF-3 at RMA)
• The Encyclical Letter ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI and the thoughts on war and peace of Pope Leo XIV. by Prof Jan De Volder
• Drones & ethics by Pastor David MacKain
• Q & A and panel discussion with all three speakers

15. Guided tour at the Heritage Library

18/06/2026, 11:30

16. Lunch at Brewery Domus

18/06/2026, 12:30

17. Guided tour in Leuven

18/06/2026, 13:30