VENUE UPDATE: Peace by Design is Moving to ZeroSpace!

Big news! To create a more dynamic and immersive experience for our guests, we are upgrading the "Peace by Design" event to an incredible new venue: ZeroSpace in Brooklyn.

Get ready for an evening of high-level dialogue at a cutting-edge creative studio that is also a current host for New York Fashion Week - perfect for our conversation on AI and innovation.

On Monday, September 15th, as the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary during the General Assembly, join us at ZeroSpace Brooklyn for Peace by Design: an exclusive event focused on using trustworthy AI for the Global Goals.

"Peace by Design" brings together leading experts from technology, policy, and global development to shape the future of safe, secure, and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.

Hear compelling talks on how responsible innovation in AI is essential for accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals and contributing to a more peaceful and equitable world.

Connect with experts and leaders. Learn how to use cutting-edge technology for positive impact. Engage in the dialogue and be a part of the solution.

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We are incredibly excited to welcome you to this amazing space!

AGENDA

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Welcome & Networking Visit our partner showcases, and enjoy refreshments before the program begins.

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Opening Remarks Welcome and introduction to the "Peace by Design" mission by organizers Anna Nerezova and Francesca Sala.

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Panel: Innovating with Intent (45 min) A discussion with leaders from fashion, finance, and technology on the practical application and future of trustworthy AI.

Moderator: Francesca Sala, Cybersecurity Specialist - A tech-savvy professional specializing in the intersection of cybersecurity, geospatial intelligence, and cloud computing.

• Panelists:
• Sean Fagan, Managing Director, Neuono - The technical co-founder of the world's first AI-led fashion brand, revolutionizing the industry with generative AI and 97.5% accurate sizing technology.
• Shivika Arora, Product Manager - Enterprise Technology, J.P. Morgan - A product leader deploying key tech priorities and programs for senior leaders at J.P. Morgan.
• Madonna Wambua, Principal Software Engineer, Capital One - A Google Developer Expert and Cornell MBA candidate specializing in scalable mobile solutions and leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Udochi Nwogu, Co-Founder, Building African Fashion - A Wharton MBA with over a decade of experience in global strategy, leading a coalition to drive solutions in Africa's fashion and creative industry.

7:00 PM – 7:20 PM | Keynote: AI, Policy, and Global Security (20 min)

• Denise Bowen, Founder & CEO, DB Connect | UNODC Cybercrime Advisor - A global policy leader shaping international cybercrime policy for the United Nations and scaling socially conscious ventures.

7:20 PM – 7:40 PM | Keynote: AI and the World Around Us (20 min)

• Anu Srivastava, Sr. Staff Technical Marketing Manager, NVIDIA - Anu leads open model marketing at NVIDIA, working with partners like Meta, Google DeepMind, and Microsoft to grow the public AI ecosystem.

7:40 PM – 8:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Scaling Tech for Global Impact (20 min)

• Dr. Christelle Scharff, Professor of Computer Science at Pace University & Serial Entrepreneur - A U.S. Fulbright scholar with a Ph.D. in Symbolic AI, Dr. Scharff has been awarded grants from NSF, IBM, Microsoft, and Google.
• Peta-Gay Clarke, Strategy & Operations Executive and Global Programs Leader, Pace University - A former Google.org Global Programs Lead who directed a multi-million dollar portfolio of education and AI initiatives that reached over 150,000 women and youth.

8:00 PM – 8:05 PM | Closing Remarks

8:05 PM – 9:00 PM | Final Networking Hour

Open networking with food, drinks, and sponsor demos before the venue closes.

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