Joint NetHope - HLA Webinar: Collective action on localised humanitarian AI: Unlocking solutions tog

As AI choices expand beyond general purpose, cloud-based tools, there is growing interest in more specialised approaches for humanitarian work – including localised AI solutions. What does this look like, and what will it take to move from individual organisational efforts to coordinated action?

We’ll explore emerging developments in localised AI and the choices shaping its adoption across the sector.

• Gain expert insights on how localised AI holds potential in addressing sector concerns including data sovereignty, security, and specialist domain knowledge.
• Hear examples of emerging and promising localised AI tools and use cases such as small language models and offline solutions to support humanitarian work, particularly for frontline responders and local and national organisations.
• Discuss what it will take to move beyond pilots – and what collective action across the humanitarian ecosystem could look like, from local innovation to global coordination.

This is an opportunity to learn from shared experience and contribute to building a more informed, responsible approach to AI that supports the humanitarian sector’s overarching commitments to localisation.