Rights Con
The world's leading summit on human rights in the digital age.
Year Founded:
2011
Geography:
North America
Address:
Global conference (organized by Access Now) rotating host cities / hybrid
Visit WebsiteRightsCon is the world's leading summit on human rights in the digital age, convening stakeholders from across the globe to address pressing issues at the intersection of human rights and technology.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Digital rights
Human rights and technology
Internet freedom
AI governance
Surveillance
Digital inclusion
Content moderation
Data protection
Online security
Digital justice
Upcoming Goals
Continue hosting annual summits addressing human rights and technology
Expand engagement on AI governance and digital rights
Facilitate connections between civil society, policymakers, and technologists globally
2011: First RightsCon held
Organized by Access Now
Has grown into the world's leading conference on human rights in the digital age
Hosted in cities worldwide including Silicon Valley, Manila, Tunis, Toronto, and online
Brings together thousands of participants from civil society, governments, tech companies, and academia
Addresses issues including AI governance, surveillance, internet freedom, and digital inclusion