AI has become one of the biggest buzzwords in the humanitarian space, but with shrinking budgets, the real question is: where should we double down, and where should we draw the line? This AidEx Geneva session will cut through the hype by bringing together humanitarian practitioners and private sector for a candid discussion on where AI is genuinely adding value and where it may be best avoided.

Stefano Ongarello, Manager, Data and AI - IFRC

Ashutosh Chadha, Senior Director UN Affairs and International Organisations - Microsoft

Zineb Bhaby, AI Lead - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Nasim Motalebi, Artificial Intelligence Lead - World Food Programme (WFP)

Heather Leson, Digital Innovation Lead - IFRC

AI for humanitarian action – Scale, wait or avoid?