Digital Solutions for Poverty Reduction – Swisscontact Event at Google Zurich on 4.11.2024

Programme

• Keynote Speech by Google
• Panel Discussion on how AI can be leveraged for social and economic impact.
  Panelists:
  - Dr. George Jojo Boateng, ETH, Computer Scientist & Social Entrepreneur 
  - Stefano Merante, Manager at UN training institution ITCILO
  - Kasia Odrozek, Insights Director of Mozilla Foundation
  Moderator:
  Alessia Evi, Advisor on Digitalisation in Skills Development at Swisscontact
• Networking Apéro

How can we leverage AI to alleviate poverty?

Building on our core strengths in enterprise promotion, systems thinking, and skills development, Swisscontact is committed to exploring the vast opportunities offered by AI, while continuously assessing the associated risks. This event aims to facilitate a critical dialogue on the role of AI in development cooperation. We are honoured to have experts from the field, academics, and representatives from the private sector join us to share their insights and experiences. Together, we can integrate and capitalise on this revolution and shape a future where AI serves us all.

Online Registration

This is an on-site event at Google Switzerland with limited space. All participants must register in advance and will receive a name tag upon entry. Please register by filling out the form below.