AI Against Trafficking: Awards & Networking
AI Against Trafficking: Awards & Networking
Join us on UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons for a special evening bringing together AI builders, nonprofit leaders, advocates, founders, artists, community partners, and invited guests.
This event is part of Call for Code AI: United Against Trafficking, a global initiative using artificial intelligence to address human trafficking.
Presented by
UN Human Rights — Host and Global Impact Partner
Call for Code AI — Host and Global Platform
Austin AI Hub — Co-Host, Producing Partner, and Official AI Hub
United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery — Official Charity Partner
About the evening
The awards ceremony will recognize the top teams from the global hackathon and highlight promising AI solutions developed to address human trafficking.
You do not need to submit a project or participate in the hackathon to attend. The event is open to anyone interested in technology, responsible innovation, community action, and AI for good.
The program also welcomes artists, creatives, and storytellers through the Art Against Trafficking track, creating space for creative work that raises awareness and inspires meaningful action.
Why attend
This is more than an awards ceremony. It is an opportunity to:
Connect with Austin’s AI, nonprofit, startup, creative, and impact communities
Meet participating teams and learn about their solutions
Hear from leaders working across technology and social impact
Explore how responsible AI and creative action can support real-world change
Build relationships with people committed to using innovation for good
Come for the awards. Stay for the networking, community, and mission.
What to expect
Networking with AI, nonprofit, startup, creative, and impact leaders
Recognition of the top hackathon teams
Special guests and community speakers
Conversations about AI for good, art for impact, and anti-trafficking innovation
A meaningful evening of connection and collaboration
Agenda
5:30 PM — Check-in and arrival
6:00 PM — Welcome
6:05 PM — Message from UN Human Rights
6:15 PM — Keynote: Toni McKinley, Magdalene House Austin
6:25 PM — Finalist showcase and awards
6:45 PM — Panel discussion with Farhang Kassaei and David Reid
7:30 PM — Networking
Event details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:00 PM
Location: Capital Factory
701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701
Featured speakers
Toni McKinley
Leader, Magdalene House Austin
Author and Survivor AdvocateFarhang Kassaei
VP of Engineering and CTO
Google Fi Wireless and Google StoreDavid Reid
Founder and President, redM
CTO and CMO, NOV
Photography and filming notice
This event will be photographed and filmed. If you prefer not to appear in photos or video, please email team@austinaihub.org before the event or notify our team during check-in.
Registration
Space is limited. RSVP to join us.