Join the AI for Changemakers Pitch Day

Hey AI innovators!

We’re thrilled to announce the AI for Changemakers Pitch Day, happening on August 1st!

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us on Zoom for an inspiring event that bridges the gap between tech companies and nonprofits dedicated to disaster management.

AI for Changemakers Pitch Day is where AI meets impact. This is your chance to dive into a world of AI-driven project ideas presented by some of the most dedicated nonprofits, all working to tackle the toughest challenges in disaster management. Get ready to be inspired, engaged, and empowered to make a real difference.

​Event Details:

• ​Date: August 1st, 2024
• ​Time: 3PM – 5:30PM CET
• ​Platform: Zoom – Register for the event here.
• ​Recording is available for those unable to attend live

Why should you be there?

AI for Changemakers is an accelerator program organized by Tech To The Rescue with support from AWS and Google.org, to boost the impact of 100 ambitious nonprofits with AI. Our goal is to prepare these organisations for their AI journey and match them with AI innovators, to develop AI solutions for impact.

We are inviting tech leaders, ESG/ CSR managers of digital agencies, software houses, start-ups from all over the world to this online event.

• Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to directly influence the global disaster management community. Your support can help address critical challenges faced by communities worldwide.
• Support Groundbreaking Projects: Hear from hand-picked nonprofits with tech-driven solutions that need your expertise.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a community of changemakers on Discord, stay updated, and continue making an impact beyond the event.

Who’s pitching?

We’ve got an incredible cohort of nonprofits ready to showcase their AI projects, and look for pro-bono tech partners:

• World Institute on Disability (WID): Personalizing emergency route planning and medical support.
• CADENA: Automating volunteer scheduling and speeding up disaster response.
• Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT): Enhancing collaborative mapping for climate hazards.
• Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR): Developing risk assessments and civic dashboards.
• ACAPS: Improving crisis severity ranking and fighting misinformation.
• Disaster Tech Lab: Automating processes and enhancing on-site network deployment.
• Start Network: Utilizing AI for better data management and crisis prediction.
• Shaqodoon Organization: Enhancing early warning systems in Somalia.
• Mercy Corps: Using predictive analysis for agriculture and crisis response.
• Balcony.io: Automating decision-making and improving communication during emergencies.

Find out more about this Cohort here.

How can tech companies get involved?

• Engage with impact: Hear pitches and choose the projects that align with your expertise.
• Schedule matching meetings with nonprofits: Meet up with ambitious changemakers and decide where you want to provide your AI skills to support their impactful projects.
• Join the Community: Become part of the AI for Changemakers community on Discord and stay in the loop for new opportunities. (Registration for Tech Companies in the program is OPEN).

Register now!

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Pitch Day. Together, we can harness the power of AI to create sustainable solutions for disaster management and beyond.

Don’t miss this chance to be a gamechanger. Register for the event here.

For any queries, reach out to us at [email protected].

Visit us at AI for Changemakers  for more information.