UN AI Hub stage
Panel
LeadersGoldDiscovery

From lab to field: AI partnership for humanitarian actions

  • Date
    9 July 2026
    Timeframe
    14:00 - 14:15 CEST
    Duration
    15 minutes

      Building on a 2025 presentation, this session moves from vision to operational reality, highlighting the Strategic AI Partnership for Humanitarian Actions between CERN, LIST, the Government of Luxembourg, and WFP. It showcases how this collaboration brings together research, technology, and operations to address humanitarian challenges and accelerate impact.

      The session will examine how data and AI can strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian action, enabling faster decision-making, enhanced situational awareness, and more informed responses in complex emergencies. It will showcase how cutting-edge research is being translated into operational capabilities that support food security, disaster response, and humanitarian assurance.

      Through a real-world case study and demonstration, participants will see how AI-powered Building Damage Assessment can provide rapid insights into disaster impacts on the ground, helping humanitarian actors understand needs and prioritize response efforts during the critical first 24 hours of an emergency.

      By connecting strategic partnership, data-driven decision-making, and field-level implementation, the session offers practical insights into how responsible AI can move beyond pilots to become an operational tool for humanitarian action.

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