Investing in People

Open Forum: Empowering Bytes

January 21, 2025
09:30–10:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

In an increasingly digital world where over 5 billion people are online and the average person spends more than six hours a day on the internet, safety and accountability must extend beyond the physical realm. What principles and practical approaches are needed to identify and reduce digital risks, prevent harm and promote trust and safety online?

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Speakers

HL
Helena Leurent
Director-General
Consumers International
LW
Lauren Woodman
Chief Executive Officer
DataKind

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