AI for Development (AI4D)
Schedule
Wed Sep 16 2026 at 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15 | Barcelona, CT
About this Event
Join Us at AI for Development (AI4D)!
AI for Development (AI4D) brings together the people who are actually using AI to drive impact - across NGOs, governments, academia, and the private sector.No hype. Just honest conversations about what works, what doesn't, and how to get it right.
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Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration and Welcome Coffee
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Lindsey Moore, CEO & Founder of DevelopMetrics
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Info: Keynote Address I:AI at the Frontlines: Turning Promise into Practice for Humanitarian Action
Keynote Address II: Development Innovation in the AI Era: Whose Narrative, Whose Data, Whose Decisions?
Keynote Address III:AI in International Organizations: From Pilots to Public Value
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Networking Break
🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: Panel: From Silicon to Service Delivery: Building AI That Works in Humanitarian and Development Systems
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Info: Breakout Session 1 Topic: Donor Strategies for Responsible AI in Development
Description: Exploring how donors are shaping responsible AI through funding priorities, partnerships, and accountability frameworks in development contexts. Breakout Session 2: Topic: The Reality of AI in NGOs: Adoption, Capacity, and Change Management
Description: A practical look at how NGOs are adopting AI, including challenges in capacity, implementation, and organizational change.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Breakout Sessions Continued
Info: Breakout Session 4:
Topic: AI in Multilateral Delivery: What Scale Looks Like in Practice
Description: Insights into how multilateral organizations are deploying AI at scale, from pilots to integrated service delivery.
Location: Red Room
Breakout Session 5:
Topic: Advanced Solutions for Development Delivery
Description: Showcasing innovative AI tools and approaches designed to improve efficiency and outcomes in development programs.
Location: MareNostrum
Breakout Session 6:
Topic: From Evidence to Investment: AI-Enabled Decision Workflows
Description: Examining how AI can support data-driven decision-making and guide investments in development initiatives.
Location: Town Hall
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Breakout Sessions Continued
Info: Breakout Session 7:
Topic: Responsible AI, Ethics, and Governance in Practice
Description: A discussion on implementing ethical AI principles, governance mechanisms, and safeguards in real-world contexts.
Location: TownHall
Breakout Session 8:
Topic: Capital for AI for Development: Foundations and Impact Investing
Description: Exploring funding models and investment strategies supporting AI-driven development solutions.
Location: MareNostrum
Breakout Session 9:
Topic: Humanitarian AI Priorities for 2026
Description: Identifying key priorities, opportunities, and risks shaping the future of AI in humanitarian action.
Location: Red Room
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Rooftop Cocktails and Networking, Rooftop terrace
Where is it happening?
Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, 15 Passeig del Mare Nostrum, Barcelona, SpainEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 220.90 to EUR 365.06
