13/02/2026
par Humanitarian Leadership Academy .
26 février 2026
[ webinar] Artificial intelligence ( ) is moving fast - but what's really happening in humanitarian organisations on the ground right now? AI use and conviction in its benefits are surging - but how can we harness it safely and responsibly?
The Humanitarian Leadership Academy and Data Friendly Space (DFS) will present insights from 1.7k humanitarians from 120+ countries who responded to the January 2026 Humanitarian AI pulse survey, offering a vital check-in on how practitioners are experiencing AI today.
📅 Join us on Thursday 26 February at 14.00 - 15.30 UTC for our webinar to explore survey insights and hear how the 'Humanitarian AI paradox' identified in the foundational 2025 global study is deepening.
Speakers:
🔹 Rebecca Chandiru, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team ESA Hub
🔹 Lucy Hall, Research and MEAL Lead, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
🔹 Madigan Johnson, Head of Communications, Data Friendly Space
🔹 Timi Olagunju, Policy expert, lawyer, and governance strategist
🔹 Jonathan Nayid Orozco Bohorquez, Chief Product Officer, Data Friendly Space
🔹 Ka Man Parkinson, Communications and Marketing Lead, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
🔹 Representative from GOAL Global to be announced
Expect a candid, dynamic discussion together with panellists. Hear experiences and perspectives of where AI is creating value, where risks and gaps are emerging, and where collective action is most needed to shape a more locally led and accountable AI future.
🔗 Sign up on Zoom to secure your place - find the registration link in the comments.