ICMEC Australia SaferAI for Children Summit

Be a catalyst for change by joining us at the inaugural SaferAI for Children Summit. Engage in an important conversation about the manipulation of AI to harm children and explore ways to harness this technology for good.

The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children Australia’s inaugural SaferAI for Children Summit is a one-day event dedicated to cross-industry innovation to navigate child protection in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying informed is crucial for crafting effective child protection responses. Unfortunately, the misuse of Generative AI by offenders to harm children is a growing concern. Offenders are increasingly manipulating GenAI tools to extend and amplify their abuse, resulting in illegal and harmful material. This issue demands urgent attention and action.

This discussion must extend beyond the harms of AI. This technology also holds significant potential to enhance our ability to protect children. ICMEC Australia’s SaferAI for Children Summit will explore the opportunities AI presents for child protection and emphasise the urgency for action in this space.

Child sexual abuse is undeniably one of society’s most harmful crimes. It is our collective responsibility to do everything within our power to protect children from harm and prevent abuse. As the first summit of its kind in Australia, this event will be solutions-focused, highlighting the critical role AI plays in keeping our children safe.

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This event is proudly supported by

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If you are interested in becoming a supporter of this event, please contact Dannielle Kelly, Head of Capacity and Prevention, at dkelly@icmec.org.au

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024

Time: 8.45am – 4:00pm, followed by networking from 4:00pm – 5:00pm

This event is free of charge, noting the significance of this topic and ICMEC Australia’s commitment to raising awareness of this critical issue.

This event will not be livestreamed. We ask that you only register if you are able to attend in-person in Sydney.

Who Should Attend?

This unique event is tailored to leaders from various sectors, including: 

• Law Enforcement – Gain insights into the role of other sectors to bolster investigations and results of cross-industry collaboration.
• Artificial Intelligence and Tech Sector – Discover how innovation and technological solutions can contribute to a safer world for children.
• Not-for-Profits – Connect with like-minded organisations and explore collaborative efforts.
• Government – Understand policy implications and actionable strategies for integrating AI into child protection frameworks.
• Academics – Dive into the latest research and future directions in AI and child protection.

Please note that due to limited spaces, registration is subject to approval.

What’s on the Agenda?

• Data-driven child protection: Balancing safety and privacy
• AI’s influence on child sexual abuse: Victim-identification insights
• The law enforcement perspective
• From policy to practice
• Corporate leadership & tech innovation in child protection
• Bridging gaps and collaborating for impact

Who’s Speaking?

His Excellency, Mr Gabriele Visentin
EU Ambassador to Australia
Delegation of the European Union to Australia

Ian McCartney APM
Acting Commissioner
Australian Federal Police

Adèle Desirs
Victim Identification Analyst
Argos, Queensland Police

Paul Griffiths
Child Victim Identification Manager
Queensland Police Service

Dr Catriona Wallace
Founder
Responsible Metaverse Alliance

Toby Dagg
General Manager, Regulatory Operations
eSafety Commissioner

Ashley Katz
Director, Child Protection International Partnerships
Attorney-General’s Department

Jeannie Paterson
Co-Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics
University of Melbourne

Grace Tame
Advocate and Founder
Grace Tame Foundation

Colm Gannon
Non-Executive Chair
ICMEC Australia

Jon Rouse
Non-Executive Board Member
ICMEC Australia

Mark Dickson
Executive Manager, Financial Crime
Westpac

Ryan Black
Director of Government Affairs, ANZ
Microsoft

Simon Fogarty APM
Sergeant, Team Leader – Intelligence Team/Victim Identification Team
Victoria Police

Campbell Wilson
Co-Director, AiLECS Lab
Monash University

Sean Litton
President and CEO
Technology Coalition

Mia Garlick
Senior Regional Director, Policy
Meta

Dr Rebecca Portnoff
Vice President, Data Science
Thorn

Dr Joel Scanlan
Senior Lecturer
University of Tasmania

Sue Bradford
Partner – Audit, Assurance & Risk Consulting, Forensic
KPMG Australia

Danielle Kelly
Head of Capacity and Prevention
ICMEC Australia

Timothy Goodrick
Director, Forensic
KPMG Australia

Rosie Campo
Acting CEO
ICMEC Australia

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About ICMEC Australia

ICMEC Australia serves as a crucial advocate and resource in the fight against online child sexual exploitation (CSE). We are boldly confronting this issue when most would rather avoid it. Alongside our coalition of partners, we strive to proactively halt and prevent its occurrence.  

At ICMEC Australia, we’re turning the use of online technology to exploit children on its head. We support frontline workers in combatting child sexual abuse by leveraging technology and data-driven strategies to detect, report, prosecute, and prevent child exploitation.

Our mission is clear: to support and strengthen the professionals who detect, report, prosecute and prevent online CSE. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we collaborate with various stakeholders, such as financial services and corporate entities, law enforcement, policymakers, academics, and NGOs, to develop strategies to protect children from harm.