PeaceTech Conference 2025: Advancing Ethical AI in a Diverse World

Description

🌍 PeaceTech Conference 2025 (PTC25): Advancing Ethical AI for a Diverse World
Shaping the Future of Ethical AI! PTC25 unites deep-tech startups, innovators, policymakers, investors, and social impact leaders for a day of thought-provoking discussions and networking.

This year’s theme—“Advancing Ethical AI for a Diverse World”—explores AI bias, fairness in tech, and the balance between innovation and ethics.

What to Expect
✅ Keynote by Anna Maria Brunnhofer-Pedemonte (Impact AI) on ethical AI advancements.
✅ Fireside Chats & Panels with global thought leaders.
✅ Startup & Investor Networking to foster collaboration.
✅ “Pitch & Chill” Competition hosted by aws Connect—a high-energy startup pitch challenge.

By bringing together diverse voices, PTC25 sparks real-world impact in shaping an ethical AI future. Don’t miss this essential conversation on AI, diversity, and responsible innovation!

Agenda

🕧 12:00 PM – Doors Open
Check-in, grab refreshments, explore the venue, and connect with early arrivals.

 
🕐 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Welcome & Opening Keynote
Host: Andrei Cursaru
Keynote Speaker: Anna Maria Brunnhofer-Pedemonte

• Conference overview & vision
• Fireside chat format introduction
• Framing the ethics and inclusion challenge in global AI

 
🔥 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Fireside Chats
🔷 Act 1 – Setting the Scene (1:30 PM – 2:15 PM)
Panel: Trends in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in AI Development
Moderator: Orion Forowycz
Speakers: Rita Isiba, Jacqueline Kressner, Kambis Kohansal, Firas Saedaddin
Key focus: Biased AI, inclusive design, community collaboration

⏸ Break: 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

🔷 Act 2 – The Challenges of Implementation (2:45 PM – 3:30 PM)
Panel: The Power of Representation: Diversity in AI Talent
Moderator: Orion Forowycz
Speakers: Andrei Cursaru, Elina Stanek, Clemens Wasner, Florina Thenmayer
Key focus: Building diverse AI teams, accessibility, and governance

⏸ Break: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

🔷 Act 3 – The Path Forward (4:00 PM – 4:45 PM)
Panel: Regulating AI for Innovation: The EU's Approach
Moderator: Orion Forowycz
Speakers: Manuel Mofidian, Alexandra Ciarnau, Justin E. Lane, Merve Taner
Key focus: Global-local regulation, ethical leadership, compliance as trust

 
🧠 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Parallel Activities (Ongoing)
Startup Fair & Experiences – Explore AI and PeaceTech innovations
Investor Lounge – Meet VCs, angels, and impact investors
Networking Sessions – Thematic meetups and guided conversations
Vendor Corner – Tools, platforms, and services for ethical AI
 
🚀 5:15 PM – 6:40 PM | Pitching Competition
Top PeaceTech and AI startups present bold ideas before a live jury and audience.

 
🏆 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM | Award Ceremony
Celebrating the best pitches and honoring community impact leaders.

 
🤝 7:20 PM – 8:00 PM | Closing & Networking
Wrap up with informal conversations, new connections, and future collaborations.

Accessibility

Wheel-chair accessible venue