On 21st of May 2024, the Digital Dilemmas: Building Digital Resilience in Humanitarian Crises conference, organized by the EPFL EssentialTech Centre and the ICRC in partnership with the EPFL Center for Digital Trust (C4DT), brought together experts to explore the impact of digital technologies on vulnerable populations in humanitarian crises.
Speakers delved into the digital risks faced by people in conflict zones, offering actionable steps for humanitarians, academia, governments, and the private sector to address these pressing challenges. The event also examined digital dilemmas in peacetime, emphasizing the need for responsible digital usage and greater accountability from tech providers.
Through engaging talks and discussions, participants exchanged insights and strategies to mitigate digital risks and build resilience, fostering collaboration across sectors.