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As AI systems grow more capable, they also introduce new vulnerabilities in digital security. This session explores how advanced AI can amplify cyber risks from automated hacking to misinformation and infrastructure threats and what can be done to anticipate, mitigate, and manage these dangers in an increasingly interconnected world.

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This session explores how Taimaka, a GiveWell-funded nonprofit treating acute malnutrition in northern Nigeria, is scaling its impact by investing in people systems. Abubakar Waziri, Admin & HR Officer, shares how strong internal policies, fair hiring, and resistance to external interference from government and community leaders have been critical to sustaining cost-effective operations. The talk highlights lessons on ethical scaling, team wellbeing, and how HR practices can directly influence program effectiveness in humanitarian settings.

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Climate change, unaligned AI, global shocks, unchecked economic growth and excessive consumerism could significantly expose current generations to exponential suffering risks or deprive future generations to exist at all. Whether collectively or individually, we have the responsibility to avoid total breakdown and keep the flame of hope alive. To safeguard the future, it is imperative to be good ancestors. This session aims to expose participants to "forgotten skills of self-sufficiency" and equip them with skills in futures literacy and long-term thinking in order to become good ancestors. This session is in line with both global (AU, EU, UN) and local (Wales, Kenya) trends seeking to embed longtermism for intergenerational fairness in governance and business practices.

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The session provides insights on founding Lafiya Nigeria, achieving increasing cost-effectiveness over time, and their expertise in essential monitoring and evaluation for high-impact initiatives.

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Nuclear conflict remains a pressing global threat. This session explores the current state of nuclear risk, why it still matters, and the practical steps researchers, policymakers, and advocates can take to help prevent catastrophic outcomes. Learn where you can contribute to building a safer future.

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Fundraising in Africa comes with unique opportunities and challenges. This session explores practical strategies for securing support locally and internationally, building trust with donors, and navigating funding landscapes while staying aligned with high-impact goals. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, project founders, and aspiring fundraisers.

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This talk explores how HealthLearn Project partnered with government to co-create and scale the Newborn Care Foundations course for Nigerian health workers. Recent study shows that taking the course increases adherence to lifesaving practices, leading to improved quality of care and lives saved. It highlights practical strategies like identifying influential in-country representative, respectful stakeholder engagement, and consistent tailored communication with national and subnational governments and regulatory bodies. It reveals how thoughtful engagement led to course co-creation and approval, CPD accreditation, and wider course uptake.

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How can we shift health behavior at scale — not just inform, but truly change minds and actions? And how can we know it’s working? This session explores the role of Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) in driving real-world impact, and how one organization — Family Empowerment Media — is applying SBC principles through radio to reduce maternal mortality in Nigeria. We look at how persuasive campaigns are designed, how rigorous evaluation is being built into the model, and how partnership with local organizations is essential to doing this work well. The lessons extend beyond family planning — and beyond radio.

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Interested in launching high-impact solutions to pressing global problems? This session explores how starting a charity especially in neglected areas can be one of the most effective career paths. Learn about the skills, mindset, and opportunities that make charity entrepreneurship both ambitious and tractable.

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This year, GiveWell's working to gather more "local insights" — the on-the-ground information they collect from places where they fund programs, including feedback from participants, site visits, local expert perspectives, and independent checks. This helps them better understand how programs actually work, identify bottlenecks, and get better input for their decision-making. Alex Cohen, GiveWell's Principal Researcher, talks about the different approaches they're trying, what they've learned so far, and what they plan to do next.

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