Tech Salon NYC: Responsible AI in Global Development

​Technology Salon - UN Week Edition

​AI for Social Impact - Curated by Wayan Vota

​Lively, in-person discussion | No decks (well... almost none)

​What does responsible AI actually look like in practice — especially when it’s being deployed in development and humanitarian contexts?

​Join Wayan Vota, founder of Technology Salon, for a high-energy, off-the-record discussion on how organizations are using AI in their programs — and the ethical, practical, and strategic questions that come with it.

​Here’s how it works:

​Lightning Talks (30 minutes):
Four teams will each give 5-minute, high-impact presentations showcasing how they’re applying AI in real-world development settings. These examples will spark debate, not dominate it.

​​Salon-Style Discussion (50 minutes):
Using the lightning talks as fuel, we’ll dive into a moderated, no-holds-barred conversation focused on responsible deployment, risk mitigation, and real-time lessons in using AI for good.

​​Participation is the point:
Expect a room of ~40 practitioners, technologists, funders, and development leaders — small enough for everyone to contribute, big enough to challenge your assumptions.

​​Whether you're already piloting AI or trying to make sense of the hype, this is your space to ask the hard questions, learn from peers, and shape what comes next.