The London Child Poverty Summit

Do you work with and support children, young people and families in London?

This year, the London Child Poverty Summit will bring people together to explore how AI and social media are shaping the lives of children and young people in London.

We’ll look at how these digital tools can make things harder, but also open up new opportunities. Hear from young people, experts and the community about how technology is changing the way we live, connect and support each other, and how it can help build fairer futures for those who need it most.

We have an exceptional line-up of speakers and panellists, along with workshops and of course, plenty of time to network and meet others.

Info: Josephine McCartney, Chief Executive of The Childhood Trust, and Rob Smith, Host of the London Child Poverty Summit 2025

Info: We welcome an expert panel, including representatives from The Alan Turning Institute, London School of Economics and a youth voice , to discuss positive and negative impact of AI on children and young people.

Info: Join one of our four workshops, including early years and AI created with the University of Cambridge and SEND and technology created with charity 4in10.

Info: Who holds responsibility for helping young people navigate AI and digital tools? If responsibility is passed from one to another, what gaps is that leaving that can put young people at risk. The voluntary sector has shown its strength and resilience time and again, stepping up to bridge gaps, particularly for those living in poverty. What can we take away from the day?

Info: We will end the day with a call to action from young people.

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