Trust Conference is the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s flagship annual event and a leading human rights forum. It has a specific focus on matters of media freedom, digital rights, climate change, socio-economic inclusion, and responsible and sustainable business models. The conference brings together some 600 delegates from diverse sectors representing more than 60 countries, including journalists, human rights advocates, global corporations, lawyers and government representatives.
Trust Conference is a pivotal global forum that convenes experts, innovators, and activists at the forefront of shaping free and equitable societies, trustworthy institutions and inclusive and sustainable economies.
It brings respected sector leaders together to discuss solutions to the gravest challenges of our time. With panel discussions, fireside chats, spotlight sessions, and networking opportunities, this is a pivotal moment in the year to hear from leaders and changemakers on the key issues facing society.
What is happening?
Over two days, the forum will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, interactive presentations and networking opportunities.
Day One will explore the multifaceted challenges to global democracy as AI becomes increasingly integrated into our digital landscape. We will examine how media professionals and newsrooms can ensure the core values of good journalism remain intact as they enter a new phase of radical transformation. We will then hear about the challenges faced by media in exile, and explore innovative strategies to counter legal attacks against those defending media freedom.
On Day Two, we will turn our focus to the wider societal impact of AI and the role that responsible business can play in the wake of global transformations. We will discuss international frameworks for AI governance, explore the ethical challenges of AI’s integration into the corporate sector, and look at how AI is transforming the legal profession, assessing whether its adoption is democratising access to the law or creating new barriers.