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Call for Speakers

December 6, 2024

This initiative is by and for the online safety community. We want to know what topics you are most concerned about. So we’ve officially opened the call for speakers. We want to hear from you! Learn more about the submission process here:

Call for Sponsors

December 6, 2024

We are looking for sponsors that will help support this crucial global cause. By becoming a sponsor, you will enhance your organization’s reputation as a leader in promoting digital security and wellbeing. Find out more about sponsorship packages here:

Sharpening our Focus

December 6, 2024

To give you an idea of how we will organize the high-level topics of the conference, we’ve defined three core categories: online safety, data & privacy, and digital wellbeing. Below are items that give an idea of how we define each category. We are also in the process of defining more detailed focus topics. Two that are already planned are Emotional Attachments to AI Chatbots and Edtech and Privacy Considerations.

Online Safety

  • Educational awareness
  • Safe online practices
  • Harm prevention
  • Safeguarding against human and child trafficking

Data & Privacy

  • Tech equity gap
  • User consent
  • Ethical data use
  • Privacy safeguards

Digital Wellbeing

  • Balanced screen time
  • Age gating and scaffolding
  • Device management
  • Healthy online habits