AI for humanitarian action – Scale, wait or avoid?

22 Oct 2025
AidEx Stage
AI has become one of the biggest buzzwords in the humanitarian space, but with shrinking budgets, the real question is: where should we double down, and where should we draw the line? This AidEx Geneva session will cut through the hype by bringing together humanitarian practitioners and private sector for a candid discussion on where AI is genuinely adding value and where it may be best avoided.
Speakers
Stefano Ongarello
Stefano Ongarello, Manager, Data and AI - IFRC
Ashutosh Chadha
Ashutosh Chadha, Senior Director UN Affairs and International Organisations - Microsoft
Zineb Bhaby
Zineb Bhaby, AI Lead - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Nasim Motalebi
Nasim Motalebi, Artificial Intelligence Lead - World Food Programme (WFP)