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SUMMARY:FOSI 2024 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:On December 9th\, 2024\, FOSI hosted its Annual Conference at the InterContinental on the Wharf in Washington\, DC. This year’s theme\, From Protection to Empowerment\, brought together leaders from the public\, private\, academic\, and nonprofit sectors to address the most pressing issues in online safety. The conference explored how protective measures can evolve into tools that empower users to confidently navigate the digital world. \nThe day began with a Keynote Address from Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas\, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security\, who underscored the importance of collaboration in creating safer online spaces. FOSI’s CEO\, Stephen Balkam\, welcomed attendees with opening remarks that set the tone for the day’s discussions. This was followed by the launch of FOSI’s latest research\, Promoting Wellbeing in the Digital World\, conducted in partnership with Kantar. Researchers presented findings on how teens and parents in the U.S.\, Germany\, and Brazil perceive the role of digital devices in their emotional\, physical\, and social wellbeing. \nA dynamic panel discussion followed the research presentation\, featuring experts such as Dr. Amanda Ferguson from the University of Cambridge\, Dr. Jennifer Kotler Clarke from Google\, and Dr. Emily Weinstein from Harvard’s Center for Digital Thriving. Moderated by Dr. Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution\, the panel unpacked the study’s implications for industry and policymakers\, offering insights on promoting digital wellbeing. \nThroughout the day\, attendees engaged in thought-provoking sessions covering a range of critical topics. The Global Online Safety Regulators Network reconvened for a two-year review\, with regulators from Australia\, France\, and the UK discussing cross-border collaboration and regulatory progress. A fireside chat with Alan Davidson\, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information\, provided further insights into the evolving landscape of online safety policy. \nThe conference also featured two sets of breakout sessions that allowed attendees to dive deeper into specific areas\, such as AI-driven content moderation\, financial sextortion\, youth perspectives on digital safety\, and children’s rights in the digital age. These panels brought together experts from organizations like Snap\, Roblox\, LEGO\, and Thorn\, providing a comprehensive look at the opportunities and challenges in online safety. \nIn the afternoon plenary sessions\, mother-daughter TikTok creators\, Erica Grit and her daughter Kamilah Ramsay\, shared their experiences navigating the digital world together. Additional panels focused on gaming safety innovations\, digital parenting in a rapidly changing tech landscape\, and building enriching online experiences for teens. \nThe conference concluded with closing remarks from Stephen Balkam\, reinforcing the theme of empowering users in the digital age. Attendees left with fresh insights\, actionable strategies\, and new connections to advance the mission of online safety. \nEvent Highlights:\n\nKeynote Address: Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas\, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security\nResearch Launch: Promoting Wellbeing in the Digital World\nBreakout Panels: Covering topics like AI\, financial sextortion\, and the rights of children in the digital age\nGlobal Perspectives: Insights from international regulators and Gen Z leaders \nNetworking Opportunities: Including a lively evening reception\n\n\nFull videos of all mainstage sessions are available on FOSI’s YouTube channel. \nPhotos from the conference are now available in our event Event Media Gallery.
URL:https://fosi.org/event/fosi-2024-annual-conference/
LOCATION:InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf\, 801 Wharf St SW\, Washington\, DC 20024\, 801 Wharf St SW\, Washington\, DC\, MD\, 20024\, United States
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