#AIforGood Global Summit 2024 Sessions Worth Watching
The AI for Good Global Summit will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from May 29–31, 2024. At the Summit, we anticipate three information-packed days of diving deep into the practical applications of AI to advance SDG progress.
The free virtual pass gives you access to all center stage sessions and speakers. Here is the center stage content we are most excited about. Follow along as we share more insights leading up to our real-time AI for Good Global Summit coverage.
Day 0 — AI Governance Day
Wednesday 29 May 2024
The critical conversation on AI safety and risk with panelists:
- Stuart Russell, UC-Berkeley
- Lane Dilg, OpenAI
- Rumman Chowdhury, Humane Intelligence
- Amir Banifatemi, AI Commons
To share or not to share: the dilemma of open source vs. proprietary Large Language Models with panelists:
- Jim Zemlin, Linux Foundation
- Melike Yetken Krilla, Google
- Melinda Claybaugh, Meta
- Chris Albon, Wikimedia Foundation
- Bilel Jamoussi, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
From principles to implementation — pathways forward with panelists:
- Tomas Lamanauskas, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Gabriela Ramos, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Day 1 — AI for Good Global Summit
Thursday 30 May 2024
Opening Keynote featuring Doreen Bogdan-Martin, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Setting the goals and shaping opportunities to identify high-potential AI solutions and generate AI for Good problem-solving opportunities to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The AI Dilemma featuring Tristan Harris, Center for Humane Technology (CHT)
AI and the global economy: Navigating challenges, unleashing opportunities with panelists:
- Gita Gopinath, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Greg Williams, WIRED
The IMF estimates that AI will affect almost 40 percent of jobs globally — replacing some and enhancing others. Neither its potential nor its risks are evenly shared within professions, within countries, and between countries. The IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath will discuss how policymakers can tap the potential of AI while mitigating its risks.
AI’s ability to transform featuring Costi Perricos, Deloitte
In the wake of Generative AI disrupting the business world and wider society, enterprises are mobilizing to harness the potential of Generative AI. Hear from Costi Perricos, Deloitte’s Global Office of Generative AI Leader on the latest market trends, impact, experience and Deloitte’s mission to close the digital divide.
AI for Good Impact Initiative with panelists:
- HRH Princess Beatrice
- Frederic Werner, AI for Good
- Xu Chaofeng, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China
- Ebtesam Almazrouei, Expert AI Executive and Tech Visionary Leader
Keynote interview with Sam Altman, OpenAI (remote) moderated by:
- Nicholas Thompson (in person), The Atlantic
AI for Good in the era of GPT featuring Juan Lavista Ferres, Microsoft AI for Good Lab
As AI technologies have matured and been deployed in production settings for over three decades, the advent of large language models and other forms of generative AI represents a significant paradigm shift. This talk will explore how these cutting-edge technologies are not just enhancing existing applications but also pioneering new ways to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We will delve into the transformative potential of generative AI across various sectors, including healthcare, environmental sustainability, and accessibility, highlighting specific examples where AI has driven positive change and innovation. By exploring the intersection of technology and social good, this presentation aims to shed light on how generative AI can continue to be a formidable ally in our pursuit of a better future.
DAY 2 — AI for Good Global Summit
Friday 31 May 2024
AI for Good: Corporate trailblazers with panelists:
- Sooji Seo, 3M
- Rob Beard, Mastercard
- Andrea Abell, Eli Lilly
- Danny Tobey, DLA Piper
Join us for a conversation among globally recognized leaders who are transforming their organizations and society with artificial intelligence. This panel will delve into how their organizations are leveraging AI for the betterment of society, and the proactive steps they are taking in shaping the conversation on AI best practices and governance.
Keynote interview with Geoffrey Hinton (remote) moderated by:
- Nicholas Thompson (in person), The Atlantic
Next wave of AI for Good: from principles to implementation with panelists:
- Virginia Dignum, Umeå University
- Stuart Russell, UC-Berkeley
- Rumman Chowdhury, Humane Intelligence
- Anja Kaspersen, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
- Reinhard Scholl, AI for Good
AI for a sustainable and equitable future for all with panelists:
- Tomas Lamanauskas, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Robert Opp, United Nations Development Programme
- LJ Rich, BBC News
Learn More
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology — in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland.
You can view the full program, speaker list, and register for virtual and in person participation by visiting AI for Good’s website. Check out the organization’s YouTube channel for recordings from past summits.
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