The Coordination Imperative: Young People Thriving in a Digital, AI-Shaped World
About the session
Across sectors, work is already underway to understand and respond to AI’s impact on the younger generation, from research and policy to philanthropy, education, culture, and advocacy.
What is often missing is connection.
This session brings together a diverse group of leaders working on different parts of the same challenge, with the aim of joining up the dots. By mapping where efforts intersect and where gaps remain, the conversation will move beyond fragmented approaches toward a more coordinated response.
At the heart of the discussion is a shift in framing. Rather than focusing only on protecting young people from risk, the session asks a deeper question: how do we equip young people to thrive in a digital, AI-shaped world, today in homes, classrooms, and communities, and in the future as workers and leaders?
Through facilitated dialogue, participants will explore how different perspectives and areas of work can align more effectively, and what it would take to build a more connected, coherent ecosystem of support.
Who this is for
This session is for funders, educators, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and practitioners working on issues related to young people, technology, and the future of learning and work.
What you will get out of it
A clearer view of how different efforts across sectors connect and where gaps remain
Insight into how to move from fragmented initiatives toward coordinated action
New perspectives on supporting young people to thrive, not just stay safe
Opportunities to connect with others working across this space
Hosted by
Global Philanthropy Forum & Big Change
Facilitated by
Essie North, CEO, Big Change
Kathryn Morrissey, GPF Fellow & Senior Advisor, AI Psychological Research Coalition
This session is designed to move beyond parallel conversations and toward shared understanding and more aligned action.
Location & access
Accessibility matters deeply to us, and we do our best to choose spaces that reflect that. That said, some of our Oxford venues are in historic buildings without lifts. This room is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users, those with mobility challenges, or anyone needing step-free access.