In-Person Gatherings
Upcoming Gatherings
RESPONSIBLE TECH
Thursday, September 17, 5:30-7:00PM EST
The Courage to Dissent with Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer
From Columbia University Events:
In their new book, On Courage, journalist Julia Angwin and political strategist Ami Fields-Meyer provide answers, drawing on interviews with more than 100 activists and theorists from around the world to offer practical guidance for resisting authoritarian pressure. Mixing untold stories with history, spirituality, and movement research, their work serves as an invitation to consider what true courage demands of us today.
Join us for "The Courage to Dissent,” a discussion with Julia and Ami on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30 to 7:00pm at The Forum at Columbia University. Together, they’ll explore how people cultivate courage in the face of fear, what we can learn from historical and contemporary resistance movements, and how communities can form the habits and relationships necessary to defend democratic values in moments of crisis. Professor Sheri Berman will moderate the discussion.
This event is hosted by Columbia World Projects and All Tech Is Human. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. This event is free and open to the public with registration required. Copies of On Courage will be provided to attendees on a first come, first served basis.
RESPONSIBLE AI
Wednesday, October 28, 5:30-7:00PM EST
Building Safer Social Media: Youth Voices, Civil Liberties, and Democratic Governance
In June 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act - landmark legislation that would restrict social media accounts for users under 16, impose age-assurance and design obligations on platforms and AI chatbot services, and create a new Digital Safety Commission. As the bill makes its way through Parliament, it has reignited a debate familiar on both sides of the border: how to protect young people online without eroding the privacy and expressive rights of all users.
This event brings together leading Canadian and American researchers, youth advocates, and civil liberties experts to examine what safe, rights-respecting governance of social media and AI chatbots should look like - and what lessons Canada and the U.S. can draw from each other's approaches.
The program will feature two panel discussions followed by a networking reception. Registration is required for attendance. Please note this invitation is not transferable - reach out to the organizers if you'd like to share with a colleague.
RESPONSIBLE TECH SUMMIT 2026
Thursday, October 29, 10:00-5:00PM EST
From Principles to Power: Embedding Accountability in the AI Era
We will be holding our next Responsible Tech Summit on October 29, 2026 at The New York Times Center in NYC; this will be a highly curated global gathering for 375 bridge-builders and decision-makers in the Responsible Tech ecosystem, along with being livestreamed. The participants will cut across civil society, government, industry, and academia.
Our upcoming summit will have a mix of panels, fireside chats, and presentations. In addition, there will be a nearby networking gathering directly following our stage activities, along with coordinated side events for more hands-on engagement. Learn more at ResponsibleTechSummit.com
Share your ideas with All Tech Is Human for our 2026 Responsible Tech Summit.
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Afua Bruce
Amandeep Singh Gill
Camille François
Cathy O’Neil
Charlton McIlwain
Douglas Rushkoff
Erika Cheung
Frances Haugen
Frank McCourt
Hilke Schellmann
Jameel Jaffer
Jessica Rosenworcel
Joy Buolamwini
Julia Angwin
Julie Inman Grant
Juliet Shen
Kashmir Hill
Previous In-person Speakers
Kate Klonick
Kathy Pham
Matt Mitchell
Maya Wiley
Meredith Broussard
Mutale Nkonde
Nora Benavidez
Reid Blackman
Rumman Chowdhury
Sherry Turkle
Sonia Livingstone
Tim Wu
Tracy Chou
Vilas Dhar
Yael Eisenstat
Yoel Roth
