INTERNATIONAL WOMEN AND JUSTICE SUMMIT

“AI AND WOMEN” WORKING GROUP PLAN

As part of our ongoing mission, we have been organizing the “International Women and Justice Summit” every two years since 2014, aiming to bring a global perspective to women’s issues and to develop solutions. The sixth summit, taking place on November 8-9 in collaboration with Türkiye’s Ministry of Family and Social Services, will center on the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence and Women”. In this context, we aim to comprehensively discuss how advancements in the age of artificial intelligence can contribute to a fairer and more equitable future for women.

Prior to the summit, we plan to create a working group with experts interested in this topic to explore different perspectives and conduct preparatory work leading up to the summit. The aim is to establish an awareness group on artificial intelligence and justice, and to integrate the group’s findings into the summit’s conclusions, producing implementation proposals and reports for relevant authorities.

The working group is scheduled to meet online bi-weekly in September and October, with one physical meeting planned in Istanbul in October. Prior to each meeting, a set of reading materials, including key articles and recent news on AI ethics and justice, will be shared with participants. These materials are designed to ensure participants come prepared and engage in productive discussions.

The first meeting in September will serve as an introduction, where participants will get to know each other and share their areas of expertise, as well as their initial impressions from the reading set. Subsequent meetings will focus on pre-determined questions that will guide discussions on summit sessions. This approach aims to develop in-depth analyses and generate recommendations for the summit sessions.

OBJECTIVES

The short-term objectives of the working group are as follows:

To examine the interaction between gender issues and artificial intelligence from an interdisciplinary perspective, and to address the development and application processes of AI technologies with a vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.
To raise awareness among working group participants about gender biases in AI.
To bring together academics and industry professionals to blend academic and industrial expertise and create a collaboration network among working group members.
To define and structure the content and methodology of the summit sessions leading up to the summit.
To ensure effective guidance for those moderating summit sessions.
The mid-term objectives are as follows:
To combine the key findings from the working group discussions with the outcomes of the summit sessions, contributing to the content of the summit’s final declaration.
The long-term objectives are as follows:
To contribute to participants gaining awareness of AI and inclusivity in their personal and institutional work and to support the development of projects in this area.

TARGET GROUP

The working group’s target participants consists of academic and professional experts from various disciplines with deep knowledge and experience in AI and/or gender issues.

Participants include:

Academics:

Academic staff and researchers specializing in AI, gender studies, law, sociology, ethics, computer science, and technology policies, who are engaged in research and publication activities.

Industry Professionals:

Professionals involved in innovation and development processes in the AI and technology sectors; software engineers, data scientists, machine learning experts, and industry leaders. This group also includes individuals working on the practical applications of technological developments and their ethical implications.

KADEM Team:

The KADEM team, consisting of members from the academic board and summit executive board, plays an active role in planning, executing, and evaluating the summit.

Expectations from Participants:

Active Participation

Participants are expected to regularly attend discussion groups, share their views on the reading materials, and contribute to discussions. This will enrich the group dynamics and help achieve common goals.

Sharing Ideas:

Participants are expected to present innovative ideas and suggestions for the summit sessions, contributing to strategies that will enhance the summit’s content and effectiveness.

Multidimensional Support

Participants are expected to provide technical and intellectual support in their areas of expertise, significantly contributing to overcoming challenges and achieving goals during the summit preparation process

The first meeting is planned for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM to 12.30 PM (Türkiye Time, TRT; 10.00 AM to 11.30 PM CEST). Subsequent meetings will also take place on the same day and time.