Fred Werner - ITU #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage #PODcast with Ruud Janssen

AI in Event Design Conversations Ruud Janssen and Fred Werner discussed their shared history, including attending the International School of Manila and their current roles in event design and technology. They explored the impact of AI on events, with Werner sharing his experience of managing the AI for Good event, which has grown significantly in popularity. Werner highlighted the challenges of dealing with high demand and managing the success of such events. Ruud explained the format of the Design to Change podcast, which features conversations with event designers and owners about embracing change and looking beyond the present. They agreed to start recording the podcast, with Ruud introducing Werner and posing a question about the power of conversation to drive change. ITU's AI for Good Evolution Fred discussed the evolution of AI for Good initiatives since 2017, highlighting how the ITU transformed its approach during the pandemic to create an online platform with 55,000 members from 180 countries. He explained how ITU's unique public-private model, involving over 1,000 private members and academic institutions, enables them to convene diverse stakeholders and collaborate with other UN agencies on initiatives like AI for Health, natural disaster management, and food security. The discussion also covered how ITU's adaptability, demonstrated through their rapid response to COVID-19 and subsequent venue changes, has contributed to the growing success of their AI for Good events. Check out the ⁨@Snapsightai⁩ takeaways here: https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/6c676312-1808-4c69-b624-af6e24576bd1/e1be71ca-a1cb-4f34-8ecd-1d9e0efd487e/attendee?tab=takeaways