AI for Development
- Barcelona -
October 28, 2024
The AI for Development Conference is a vibrant forum where innovation intersects with real-world impact and ethical considerations. This event is committed to exploring not only how artificial intelligence offers potent solutions for addressing critical global challenges but also to examining the ethical dimensions of AI implementation in the development context.
This one-day event gathers thought leaders and pioneers in the AI field who are actively shaping a brighter future through innovative AI solutions. Attendees hailing from Silicon Valley, Washington DC, Kenya, Jordan, and beyond will join their European counterparts to gain valuable insights into groundbreaking projects, success stories, and the immense potential of AI in promoting sustainability and prosperity. The discussions will encompass the challenges associated with AI while also providing a comprehensive understanding of its role in addressing global issues.
Keynote Speakers from organizations such as:
Agenda
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Sunrise Paddle Board
Location: San Sebastian Beach
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration and Welcome Coffee
Location: Red Room
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Location: Town Hall Venue
- Welcome Address: Lindsey Moore
- Overview of Conference Objectives
10:00 – 11:45 AM
Plenary Session
Location: Town Hall Venue
- Keynote Speaker 1: Beena Amranth, Deloitte – Trustworthy AI
- Keynote Speaker 2: Alex Nawar, OpenAI – AI and Social Impact
- Keynote Speaker 3: Andre Heller, Director, Signpost/IRC – Unlocking Community Knowledge
- Keynote Speaker 4: [Google Representative] – [Topic TBA]
- Q&A Session
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking Break
Location: Red Room
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lightning Talks
Location: Town Hall Venue
Speakers: Wayan Vota, Ipfri, Sonata, DT Global
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Outside Lunch
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1:
Speaker: Eric Keys, Development, Democracy, and Innovation Bureau
Topic: Ensuring Accountability and Transparency in AI-driven Development Projects
Breakout Session 2:
Speaker: Enton Dimni, IDG
Topic: Democracy-Oriented Indicators for AI National Strategies
Breakout Session 3:
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Isbell, GIZ, Advisor Digital Transformation
Topic: Implementing Responsible AI Assessments: A Novel Methodology for Ethical AI in International Development
Breakout Session 4:
Speaker: Sarah Abdelatif, Propel
Topic: AI-enabled Organizational and Programmatic Learning for Continuous Adaptive Management, Reflection, and Learning
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Networking Break
Location: Red Room
3:00 – 3:45 PM
Breakout Sessions Continued
Breakout Session 5:
Speaker: Thomas Byrnes, Norwegian Refugee Council
Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Crisis Response: Improving Cash Assistance Efficiency and Accountability
Breakout Session 6:
Speakers: Josh Mandell (IBM) & Andrew Kaiser (Kaizen)
Topic: AI for Better KM and Decision-Making in Ethiopia
Breakout Session 7:
Speaker: Stella Luk, GiveDirectly
Topic: Precision Aid: Using AI/ML to Target Poverty in Crisis Settings
Breakout Session 8:
Speaker: Emily Springer, Top 100 Women in AI Ethics™ 2024
Topic: Inclusive, Ethical, Feminist AI: From Theory to Practice in GRIT’s Aunt Zuzi Chatbot
3:45 – 4:00 PM
Networking Break
Location: Red Room
4:00 – 4:45 PM
Final Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 9:
Speaker: Church World Services
Topic: Humanizing AI: Leveraging DEV Perspectives in the Rapid Evolution of LLMs
Breakout Session 10:
Speaker: UNICEF
Topic: Developing Ethical, Open-Source GenAI for Accessible Information: Empowering Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Breakout Session 11:
Speaker: Fabinc
Topic: AI in Education: Empowering Youth Voices
Breakout Session 12:
Speaker: SimPrints
Topic: AI for Delivering Vaccines at the Last Mile
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Evening Session
Rooftop Cocktails and Networking
Closing Remarks