The Global Summit on Tech-Facilitated Gender Based Violence
The Global Summit to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence is a global convening focused on the intersection of technology, safety, and social impact. Hosted by the in partnership with UN Women, and now in its third year, the summit brings together policymakers, survivors, advocates, researchers, and investors to examine how technologies can be designed, deployed, and scaled to prevent violence, support survivors, and protect vulnerable communities.
Through keynote sessions, expert panels, live demonstrations, and collaborative workshops, the summit explores a range of emerging approaches, including AI-enabled safety tools, wearable panic devices, predictive analytics for early intervention, and digital reporting platforms, with a particular focus on technology developed specifically to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence.
Participants engage with real-world case studies, consider ethical and governance frameworks, and identify opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to strengthen responsible, coordinated, and survivor-centered responses to technology-facilitated violence
In the context of rapid technological change, the summit seeks to contribute to more accountable, rights-based innovation, encouraging reflection not only on what technology can do, but also on the responsibilities it carries in safeguarding individuals and communities.
Who Should Attend:
- Tech Innovators & Developers.
Those building or exploring safety tech, AI, wearables, apps, and digital platforms.
- Start-ups & Entrepreneurs.
Those focused on social impact, personal safety, or ethical tech.
- Policy Makers & Government Officials.
Those working on tech regulation, public safety, data privacy, or violence prevention.
- NGOs & Advocacy Groups.
Those addressing gender-based violence, domestic abuse, trafficking, or online harassment.
- Corporate Leaders & Investors
Those seeking impact-driven investment opportunities or safety-focused partnerships.
- Academics & Researchers
Those studying tech ethics, human rights, digital safety, or criminology.
- Survivors & Lived Experience Experts
It will highlight innovation through user-centered design and real-world needs.
Note About Time Zones:
This is a global event and will span time zones from New Zealand to Pacific Time. This means that some sessions might fall outside your usual working hours, but align with other time zones. Please note that Zoom will display all session times in your local time zone. Don’t worry if you can’t attend every session; all sessions will be recorded and available to watch on the Zoom platform immediately after they end.
