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Hosted by Microsoft x NYU CGA Ethical Tech CoLab
Join us for an intimate lightning talk & showcase of the NYU Ethical Tech CoLab's Summer 2026 cohort - 4 projects tackling one big question: How Can Emerging Tech Serve the Human Condition? From AI-informed evacuation decisions to verifiable provenance for cultural artifacts, auditable supply chains, & AI-mediated diplomacy simulation.
We're bringing together researchers, policy practitioners, & civic-minded builders to explore what happens when AI meets disaster response, cultural heritage, supply chains, & diplomacy.
You must be registered to attend the event.
3:00-3:30 PM: LIGHTNING TALKS
Get to know our projects with quick, high-signal talks from the cohort building at the frontier of:
- AI for crisis & evacuation decision-making
- Provenance & the ethical return of cultural artifacts
- Verifiable, auditable supply chain traceability
- Multi-agent simulation for high-stakes diplomacy
Each speaker shares their contribution & the tech behind it to inspire & prepare you before we rotate everyone through each project corner.
3:30-5:00 PM: BREAKOUT DEEP-DIVES
We'll rotate groups through every project corner on a set schedule: each hosted by the cohort members behind it. This isn't a sit-back-and-listen session - get your hands on the tools, ask the questions the lightning talks didn't have time for, & shape where the work goes next.
- How it works: walk through the tech stack & design decisions with the builders
- Who it's for: how different audiences (responders, institutions, negotiators, researchers) would actually engage with the tool
- Where you'd take it: your comments, critiques, & ideas go straight into the project roadmap
Come ready to poke, question, & play: the best sessions happen when everyone's in the conversation. Your feedback & input goes into future work on these projects & into prepping a more fleshed-out hackathon coming this fall.
5:00-5:30 PM: NETWORKING
Stick around to keep the conversations going, with light refreshments provided.
Whether you're researching information equity, working in humanitarian response or cultural policy, or just curious how AI can be built responsibly, this is your playground.
Who Should Attend
- Students & researchers exploring ethical/civic tech
- Policy & nonprofit practitioners in disaster response, heritage, labor rights, or diplomacy
- Builders who want their tech to matter
- Anyone with opinions: the breakout discussions run on your questions & suggestions
Spots are limited. RSVP early to secure your place.
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