Here are some upcoming events that we think will be of interest to our readers. If you would like to submit an event to be listed here, please contact us.
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming launch of the RITEC Design Toolbox (RDT), part of the Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) initiative in partnership between UNICEF and The LEGO Group and supported by The LEGO Foundation. The RDT was developed based on the RITEC research about children’s well-being in digital play, created with over 750 children in 18 countries. The RDT is a set of practical tools for design teams, supporting the integration of the research…
This webinar celebrates children’s rights in the era of AI. It brings together leading experts in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Rights to discuss the latest advancements, ethical considerations, policy initiatives, practices and future directions with a focus on children’s inclusion. This webinar emphasizes the need for multi-stakeholder discussion and invites experts from academia, industry and policy while a panel of young people will contribute their perspective. This webinar will celebrate participation from the Global South trying to…
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center and the West Side YMCA invite you to join us for a book party to celebrate an incredible resource for parents of all children of the digital age: The Mediatrician’s Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World. We are thrilled to host an event featuring three experts in children’s media and health. Dr. Hina Talib, MD, a pediatrician and adolescent media specialist at the Atria Health Institute, will share her observations…
AI tools to support literacy & computational thinking Generative AI is arguably one of the most disruptive forces in the current tech landscape— with undeniable impact in K-12 learning. It has the potential to be an effective tool to personalize learning by curating content and promoting student collaboration. But we must also address important questions about how to integrate AI in safe, equitable, and ethical ways within classrooms. This panel at SXSW EDU will share lessons learned through the creation…
Step into an inspiring conversation about the promises and risks of AI with the early childhood education (ECE) workforce with the power of AI. Facing mounting challenges like burnout and high turnover, the ECE sector is at a crossroads—and AI offers a transformative path forward. This dynamic session will showcase how AI can reimagine the way educators work, empowering them with tools that lighten administrative burdens and amplify their ability to connect meaningfully with children. Gain actionable insights into how…
This hybrid workshop aims to convene an interdisciplinary community of researchers, industry professionals, and experts in AI and child well-being to pave the way for future research and practice that seeks to design AI technologies with children’s well-being in mind. We invite participants from various disciplines and backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI for children's well-being. Participants are invited to submit short position papers (up to 2 pages using the double-column ACM SIGCHI Paper Format) related…
