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Upcoming Events

AI and Global Development: From “Art of the Possible” to Action

Event Description

AI and Global Development: From “Art of the Possible” to Action

May 20 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Gates Discovery Center

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Event Overview:

As AI rapidly reshapes industries and governance around the world, global development organizations face an urgent need to engage with these technologies—not as distant possibilities, but as immediate tools for action. This conversation will bring together leaders from the AI and global development sectors to explore how organizations can move from curiosity to practical application.

We’ll dig into real-world use cases, the emerging data culture within governments in the Global South, and what nonprofits can do now to leverage AI tools responsibly and navigate issues such as data security and inequity. With a focus on accessible tools for programming and internal readiness, this session offers a grounded conversation on how organizations can responsibly and effectively bridge the gap between potential and practice—turning AI into a force for sustainable social impact.

Featured Speaker:

Lauren Woodman, CEO, DataKind

Registration link coming soon.

Event Details

Who:
GlobalWA Members

Where:
Gates Discovery Center

When:
May 20, 2025

Time:
4pm - 7pm

Address:
440 Fifth Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98109

Cost:
Members: Free - registration required
Non-Members: Free - registration required

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