Helping young changemakers navigate the world of AI

Digital Safety and Care as Infrastructure

Date: 24th March 3:30PM UTC+1

Specifically designed for changemakers and activists, this session addresses the systemic harms found in digital spaces and how to build better protections. Seyi will discuss leadership responsibility in AI governance, the need to build intentional friction into systems for safety, and how to treat care and repair as essential infrastructure for our collective digital future.

About the speaker: Seyi Akiwowo is a global advisor and systems thinker who helps organisations navigate digital rights responsibly. A former politician and the author of How to Stay Safe Online, she has advised on the UK Online Safety Act and shaped global platform policy. Seyi focuses on tech accountability, democratic resilience, and digital citizenship, ensuring that innovation protects the most vulnerable rather than exploiting them.

Session 4: The Environmental Impact of AI

Date: 27th November – 3PM UTC+1

Artificial Intelligence promises to solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges, but what is its own environmental footprint? From the energy-intensive training of large models to the resources needed for hardware, the costs are piling up. In this crucial session, we will go behind the scenes of the AI revolution.

• Understand the full lifecycle of AI’s environmental impact, from data center energy consumption to the carbon cost of training models.
• Discover how AI can also be a powerful tool for environmental good, helping to tackle climate change, monitor biodiversity, and optimize energy grids.
• Learn practical strategies and best practices for developing and deploying AI more sustainably and responsibly within your organization.

About the speaker: Dr. Sasha Luccioni is a leading AI researcher and the Climate Lead at Hugging Face. She is a globally recognized expert on the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, dedicated to measuring its costs and promoting more sustainable practices in the field. Her work provides a critical perspective on how we can innovate responsibly for a healthier planet.

Session 1: Introduction to AI for Good

Date: 13th November – 2PM UTC+1

Curious about what AI can do for your mission, but not sure where to start? This session is for you. We’ll cut through the hype and dive into what “AI for Good” really means for changemakers. Together, we will:

• Demystify the basics of AI and machine learning in a simple, accessible way.
• Explore inspiring, real-world case studies of how non-profits are using AI to scale their impact.
• Identify the key opportunities and first steps you can take to bring AI into your own organization.

About the speaker: Jacek Siadkowski is the co-founder and CEO of Tech to the Rescue, a global platform that connects tech companies with non-profit organizations to solve the world’s most pressing problems. He’s passionate about mobilizing the tech ecosystem for social good and has a unique bird’s-eye view of how technology can supercharge social innovation.

Session 3: Understanding AI Ethics and Responsible Implementation

Date: 25th November – 2PM UTC+1

As changemakers, we don’t just want to use powerful tools; we want to use them responsibly. But what does “ethical AI” actually look like in practice? This session will move beyond the buzzwords to give you a concrete framework for responsible implementation. We will explore:

• The core principles of ethical AI: fairness, accountability, and transparency.
• How to spot and question potential ethical risks in AI projects.
• What it takes to translate high-level principles into real-world action, learning from the inside of a global tech leader.

About the speaker: Dr. Khawla Mallat is a Research Scientist at SAP, where she focuses on building trustworthy and reliable AI. With a PhD in machine learning, she works at the intersection of deep technical research and corporate sustainability, helping to shape and operationalize SAP’s global AI ethics framework.