Session
Subtheme
Organizer 1: Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Organizer 4: Civil Society, African Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Organizer 4: Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 1: Mpho Moyo, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 2: J. Carlos Lara, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Anita Gurumurthy, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 4: Paola Ricaurte Quijano, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 5: Nandini Chami, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: J. Carlos Lara, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Anita Gurumurthy, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 4: Paola Ricaurte Quijano, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 5: Nandini Chami, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: A roundtable format permits for equal participation from different stakeholder groups and encourages discussion and exchange. Given that the purpose of this session is two-fold, to strengthen capacity as well as international and multistakeholder collaboration, equal participation, open dialogue and meaningful exchange is seminal. 60 minutes duration will concentrate the discussion and focus on concrete actions as a first introduction to the framework, inviting future commitments among participants.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: A roundtable format permits for equal participation from different stakeholder groups and encourages discussion and exchange. Given that the purpose of this session is two-fold, to strengthen capacity as well as international and multistakeholder collaboration, equal participation, open dialogue and meaningful exchange is seminal. 60 minutes duration will concentrate the discussion and focus on concrete actions as a first introduction to the framework, inviting future commitments among participants.
Policy Question(s)
Together, participants will explore the benefits of adopting transformative AI policy and concrete actions focusing on the following policy questions:
- How can the successful integration of substantive equality AI policies into national and regional frameworks and decision-making processes benefit local communities, growth and productivity?
- How can specific measures for inclusive design, meaningful participation in AI governance, transparency and accountability for harm prevention and effective access to justice effectively be applied within your context?
- What concrete actions can different stakeholders take to strengthen regional and international collaboration for inclusive AI governance?
What will participants gain from attending this session? This roundtable aims to anchor a shared vision for substantive equality in AI, strengthen multistakeholder collaboration, and equip policymakers with the tools needed to effectively integrate transformative AI policy for truly inclusive AI governance practices.
Participants will explore how transformative AI policy drives inclusive economic, social and sustainable development. They will gain a practical understanding of how to initiate and structure inclusive AI decision-making processes. Steps include mapping stakeholders, establishing inclusive decision-making structures, setting clear governance goals, engaging marginalized voices, embedding inclusive design, and ensuring transparency and accountability mechanisms. The discussion will also advance understanding of how to do so in ways that are regionally adapted and locally anchored.
Participants will also strengthen their capacity to collaborate towards a shared vision through concrete measures enabling, engaging, and empowering identified stakeholders for meaningful participation in AI related decision-making processes.
SDGs
Description:
This roundtable will bring together multiple stakeholders in AI governance to effectively work to adopt truly inclusive AI development and governance practices for the benefit of all. Implementing transformative AI policy drives inclusive economic and social development and build AI innovation ecosystems that are inclusive and aligned with societal needs. Growing inequalities and a lack of diversity in AI risk overlooking the specific needs, local expertise and cultural contexts of historically marginalized and excluded groups. Transformative AI policy for substantive equality in AI ecosystems works to mitigate these disparities, prevent harm and ensure a beneficial development of AI for all. This discussion will highlight concrete strategies for policymakers and AI stakeholders to address systemic inequalities and foster meaningful participation in public decision-making related to AI development, deployment, and governance. The strategies build on insights from over 200 participants across 50+ countries who contributed to the GPAI Report and Policy Guide Towards Substantive Equality in Artificial Intelligence: Transformative AI Policy for Gender Equality and Diversity. The session will emphasize how multistakeholder collaboration can drive AI governance that is participatory, just, and globally representative by ensuring that policies reflect local realities and priorities. Participants will explore the benefits and concrete actions for implementation inviting real-world examples. They will also strengthen capacity for policy impact, discussing how different actors can collaborate to move inclusive AI governance from principles to practice. Transformative AI policy advances the OECD AI principles, the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics on AI, the SDGs, the Global Digital Compact, and other work calling for the alignment of AI systems with human rights frameworks to further gender equality and diversity in AI ecosystems and related policymaking. This enhances the quality, usability and effectiveness of AI systems and processes, contributing to a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous future for all.
This roundtable will bring together multiple stakeholders in AI governance to effectively work to adopt truly inclusive AI development and governance practices for the benefit of all. Implementing transformative AI policy drives inclusive economic and social development and build AI innovation ecosystems that are inclusive and aligned with societal needs. Growing inequalities and a lack of diversity in AI risk overlooking the specific needs, local expertise and cultural contexts of historically marginalized and excluded groups. Transformative AI policy for substantive equality in AI ecosystems works to mitigate these disparities, prevent harm and ensure a beneficial development of AI for all. This discussion will highlight concrete strategies for policymakers and AI stakeholders to address systemic inequalities and foster meaningful participation in public decision-making related to AI development, deployment, and governance. The strategies build on insights from over 200 participants across 50+ countries who contributed to the GPAI Report and Policy Guide Towards Substantive Equality in Artificial Intelligence: Transformative AI Policy for Gender Equality and Diversity. The session will emphasize how multistakeholder collaboration can drive AI governance that is participatory, just, and globally representative by ensuring that policies reflect local realities and priorities. Participants will explore the benefits and concrete actions for implementation inviting real-world examples. They will also strengthen capacity for policy impact, discussing how different actors can collaborate to move inclusive AI governance from principles to practice. Transformative AI policy advances the OECD AI principles, the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics on AI, the SDGs, the Global Digital Compact, and other work calling for the alignment of AI systems with human rights frameworks to further gender equality and diversity in AI ecosystems and related policymaking. This enhances the quality, usability and effectiveness of AI systems and processes, contributing to a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Expected Outcomes
This roundtable will result in impactful policy engagement—ensuring that AI governance moves beyond high-level commitments to concrete, action-oriented frameworks that benefit all. While achieving substantive equality in AI is a long-term effort, this session will provide concrete entry points for policymakers and stakeholders to begin integrating inclusive governance practices.
By lowering barriers to implementation and focusing on practical, regionally grounded actionable starting points, this roundtable will contribute to more sustainable, community-driven AI governance frameworks that empower marginalized voices and align with global digital cooperation efforts. In the end, truly inclusive AI governance practices will enhance the quality, usability, and effectiveness of AI. Ultimately, truly inclusive AI governance will foster a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.
Hybrid Format: Accessibility, fairness, and inclusion are central concepts to the session we propose.
We will ensure that all participants are able to engage and interact during discussions. The in-person and online moderators will be able to liaise to ensure a fluent conversation and exchange between the two spaces, provided that the technical setup allows for this. The moderators will be mindful to allocate speaking time to different stakeholder groups and to describe any visual materials. We are open to consider any other necessary accessibility considerationst o ensure equal participation.
We will outline expectations of engagement. We will ask participants to be mindful to explain complex terms and abbreviations, and call for an openness and curiosity towards different experiences, needs, and opinions that do not align with your own.
The report and policy guide have been published respecting accessibility criteria and is available in English, Spanish and French.