Webinar – Foresight for FAIR Cities: Exploring AI Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Description

This webinar will contribute to the work of the “FAIR Cities” Working Group under the United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative. It will present key work of the Working Group, including the Guide for Cities on FAIR AI and the Repository of Best Practices and Frameworks for Urban AI.

The webinar will also introduce a strategic foresight perspective, exploring emerging AI-related risks, possible future scenarios and practical mitigation strategies to support responsible, inclusive and future-ready urban governance.

Co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and United Nations University – EGOV (UNU-EGOV), the webinar will be held on 18 September 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST.

Target Audience
Participation was open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This included individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation was free of charge. 

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Co-organized by:

UN SDGs

ITU Strategic Goals