The high level event is ORGANIZED by: Microsoft, IF20, NYU Ethical Tech Lab, New Generation In Action, AFI World Peace Initiative, Praeveni, Save Ukraine, Eti-Oni Development Group
The high level event is CO-SPONSORED BY: International Cocoa Diplomacy, NYU Center for Global Affairs, Swedish Women's Lobby, Apne Aap, Generative AI For Good, Eliberare, Equity Now, Mentari, Mediators Beyond Borders International, Teach Train Transform International, Visions of Peace Initiative, Women's Platform for Action International, European Network of Migrant Women, Greta Joanne Entertainment, Royal Cocoa International Film Festivals
Background and Rationale
Technology has transformed societies across the globe, creating opportunities for connection, creativity, community and peacebuilding. Yet it has also enabled harmful practices, including technology-facilitated human trafficking—ranging from online recruitment and exploitation to the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). At the same time, innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) present both risks and opportunities: AI can perpetuate harm if misused, but it can also be a powerful tool for prevention, ethical storytelling, cultural expression, and peacebuilding through community development which is the key to achieve peace.
This event seeks to bring together policymakers, AI leaders, peacebuilders, civil society actors, survivor advocates, and youth voices to discuss both the threats and opportunities at the nexus of technology, trafficking, community and peacebuilding.
The high level event is moderated by Tatiana Kotlyarenko member of the Human Trafficking Working Group of G20 Interfaith Forum/Praeveni
In the Presence of
Her Royal Majesty Queen Angelique-Monét Gureje-Thompson, The Queen Consort of Eti-Oni, Osun State, Nigeria - Event Host & Royal Patron -Championing Cross-Cultural Exchange and the Arts Globally
Objectives
- To raise awareness of the scale and dynamics of technology-facilitated human trafficking.
- To explore innovative solutions for addressing tech-enabled exploitation, including survivor-centred approaches, regulation, and partnerships.
- To highlight the role of Women in Ethical AI Leadership, ensuring diverse perspectives guide AI development.
- To showcase how AI and technology can be harnessed for storytelling, music, design, and cultural expression that promotes human dignity and community cohabitation.
- To amplify the voices of youth and actors from the Global South, bridging peace building and technology innovation.
Target Audience
- Policymakers and regulators
- Tech industry and AI innovators
- Civil society and survivor leaders
- Peace and security experts
- Academia and researchers
- Youth leaders
Event Agenda
1:00 – 1:30 pm | Networking Session
- Informal networking and light refreshments
- Opportunity for participants to connect prior to formal sessions
1:30 – 3:00 pm | Panel 1 – Technology-Facilitated Human Trafficking
Focus: Understanding the scope, scale, and realities of tech-facilitated trafficking.
Key Discussion Areas:
- Online recruitment and grooming for sexual exploitation and forced labour
- Trafficking linked to pornography, CSAM, and livestreaming of abuse
- Dark web marketplaces and cryptocurrency-enabled exploitation
- Survivor perspectives on online-facilitated exploitation
- Private sector responsibility: how tech companies can strengthen prevention and reporting mechanisms
3:00 – 4:30 pm | Panel 2 – Innovative Solutions to Tech Facilitated Community and Peace Building
Focus: Exploring how AI, technology, and creative innovation can be mobilized to support WPS agenda and promote peace.
Key Discussion Areas:
- Women in Ethical AI Leadership: ensuring inclusion and responsibility in AI development
- AI & Creative Expression: storytelling, design, music, and culture as tools for positive social impact
- PeaceTech and Youth: youth-led innovation for conflict affected and fragile context
- Voices from the Global South: amplifying perspectives from communities disproportionately affected by gaps in social services infrastructure and tech driven in-equalities
- Innovative partnerships between governments, private sector, civil society, and the people
4:30 – 5:00 pm | Closing Reflections and Networking
- Rapporteur highlights key recommendations from both panels
- Informal networking opportunity to build collaboration
COMPLETE SPEAKER LINE-UP TBA SOON.
Expected Outcomes
- A set of key recommendations for addressing technology-facilitated human trafficking through policy, practice, and innovation.
- Greater visibility for ethical AI leadership, especially the role of women.
- Showcasing how creative industries and storytelling can contribute to prevention and resilience.
- Building connections among youth leaders, Global South actors, and peacebuilders working at the nexus of trafficking, technology, WPS and peace.
PHYSICAL ACCESS TO BE GRANTED UPON CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
