International Scientific Conference & Round Table
The Digital Other: a new form of presence or an illusion of intimacy? And has AI become a transitional object of the contemporary psyche?
Sept 19–20, 2026Theme
The chasm between those who have integrated AI and those who remain outside is growing fast — leading to differentiation of cognitive capacities and perception of reality.
The conference examines psychological alarmism and the fear of losing humanity alongside the innovative use of AI as a "buffer zone of development" for the formation of new subjectivity and an extension of the intellect.
The role of the psychologist is transforming into a moderator of complex relationships within the "Human — LLM object" system, shifting to a "therapist — client — algorithmic third" model for working with transference onto a chatbot.
An integrative approach is proposed: an analysis of the deep processes of the psyche (object relations theory) together with the LLM's perspective on the "imitation of understanding" of human communication by an algorithmic space.
Hosts
Organizer
President of International Institute of Psychological Maturity. Educator and writer.
Student of Alternative Medicine (Everglades University, USA).
Organizer
Conference moderator. Certified psychoanalyst for adults and adolescents.
Full member of UPU, supervisor for psychologists. Faculty at the Institute of Psychological Maturity.
Organizer
M.S. in Information Science
QA & Digital Health Specialist Research Contributor in Digital Health Technologies
Tracks
Six thematic streams that cross psychology with the social, cultural and technological dimensions of artificial intelligence.
Object relations, transference and the unconscious in the era of language models.
Integrating AI into educational systems and the buffer zone of development.
AI as scaffolding for developmental practices for individuals and groups.
Clinical applications, ethics and limits of digital mediation in healthcare.
New subjectivity, attention and consumer relations in algorithmic spaces.
Regulatory horizons, responsibility and dignity in human-AI interaction.
Program
We bring together the experience of leading specialists from around the world.
AI as an object of transference and an "internal negotiator" when working with trauma.
How bodily practices (yoga, rebirthing) help integrate the experience of interacting with non-material intelligence.
A concept of partnership between human and AI for emotional regulation.
Risks of "emotional atrophy" and loss of empathy after Sherry Turkle.
Virtual landscapes as safe zones for psychological growth.
Neurobiology of the emotional response to digital stimuli.
Lectures
Object relations, transference and the unconscious in the era of language models.
Moderators
Conference moderator. Master of Clinical Psychology.
Behavioral AI Evaluation & Safety Architect specializing in LLM behavior evaluation, human-AI interaction, psychometrics, AI risk assessment, and the development of trustworthy and safe AI systems.
Conference moderator. Certified psychoanalyst for adults and adolescents.
Full member of UPU, supervisor for psychologists. Faculty at the Institute of Psychological Maturity.
Integrating AI into educational systems and the buffer zone of development.
AI as scaffolding for developmental practices for individuals and groups.
Clinical applications, ethics and limits of digital mediation in healthcare.
New subjectivity, attention and consumer relations in algorithmic spaces.
Regulatory horizons, responsibility and dignity in human-AI interaction.
Speakers
A curated faculty of researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of psychology and AI.
President of International Institute of Psychological Maturity. Educator and writer.
Student of Alternative Medicine (Everglades University, USA).
Conference moderator. Certified psychoanalyst for adults and adolescents.
Full member of UPU, supervisor for psychologists. Faculty at the Institute of Psychological Maturity.
M.S. in Information Science
QA & Digital Health Specialist Research Contributor in Digital Health Technologies
Conference moderator. Master of Clinical Psychology.
Behavioral AI Evaluation & Safety Architect specializing in LLM behavior evaluation, human-AI interaction, psychometrics, AI risk assessment, and the development of trustworthy and safe AI systems.
Speaker
Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist (Master of Clinical Psychology); eating disorder specialist; member of the Ukrainian Association of CBT Specialists.
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Audience
Explore tools for working with transference in the "human — AI" system and engaging clients for whom an algorithm has become a "digital companion".
Discover the mechanisms for sustaining a "buffer zone of development" and emotional resilience in an era of total digitalization.
For those who strive to consciously integrate technologies into their own subjectivity while avoiding emotional atrophy.
Specialists ready for an in-depth dialogue at the intersection of object relations theory and large language models.
Builders of products shaping the new hybrid reality and the ethical standards of the future.
Participation
To make knowledge accessible to everyone, we have introduced a charitable-donation model of participation. Participation includes: full access to live broadcasts of all lectures on the days of the event; an official certificate from the International Institute of Psychological Maturity; access to a private Telegram community where all organisational matters are coordinated. Recordings of the lectures can be purchased separately. Immediately after your donation, you will receive an email with a link to join the private Telegram community. For Speakers Would you like to join the speakers pool? Please send information about your professional background and the abstract of your prospective talk to: [email protected] For Sponsors and Partners We are open to engaging sponsors, partners, and organisations that share our commitment to psychological culture, mental health, education, and accessible knowledge. Sponsorship support can help make participation in the conference more accessible to a wider audience, support the organisation of the event, and contribute to the dissemination of important psychological and interdisciplinary knowledge. To discuss partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at: [email protected]
Contact
For questions about the program, partnerships or to join the speakers pool, please write to us at [email protected].
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