8th Meeting - 2nd Session Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems 2026

Provisional agenda

1. Opening of the meeting.

2. Adoption of the agenda.

3. Confirmation of the rules of procedure.

4. Organization of the work of the Group of Governmental Experts.

5. Further consider and formulate, by consensus, a set of elements of an instrument,

without prejudging its nature, and other possible measures to address emerging

technologies in the area of lethal autonomous weapon systems, taking into account the

example of existing Protocols within the Convention, proposals presented by High

Contracting Parties and other options related to the normative and operational

framework on emerging technologies in the area of lethal autonomous weapon

systems, building upon the recommendations and conclusions of the Group, and

bringing in expertise on legal, military, and technological aspects.

6. Other matters.

7. Adoption of the report.

8. Closing of the meeting.