Protecting Childhood: Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World
Facilitated by: Julie Scelfo, Journalist & Founder, Mothers Against Media Addiction
As AI, low-cost screens, and near-ubiquitous internet access become part of everyday life, the way children grow up is shifting—fast. But as digital tools enter classrooms, playrooms, and even bedrooms, we must ask: what essential real-world experiences are being left behind—and at what cost?
This session explores the critical question: What do children need in the age of digital everything?
How is rapid digitalisation reshaping childhood—emotionally, socially, and educationally? And what can we do, as parents, educators, funders, and innovators, to ensure digital hyperconnection doesn’t unintentionally cause the next generation to grow up disconnected from human beings?
This is not a panel—it’s an invitation to a grounded, cross-sector conversation about what childhood should look like in the 21st century.
What to Expect:
A provocative, research-informed dialogue on the impacts of digital life on child development
A deep dive into the non-digital experiences that matter most—play, nature, creativity, connection
A space for co-creating actionable ideas to safeguard childhood in a tech-saturated world
Voices from education, child psychology, tech, and frontline communities
Who Should Join:
Social innovators & education leaders rethinking child development
Funders & policymakers investing in youth, learning, and well-being
Creators of tech and media for (and around) kids
Parents, caregivers, and anyone invested in the future of childhood – and humanity
Let’s make sure we’re not outsourcing childhood to screens. Join us for a vital conversation about protecting what matters most.