AI Against Trafficking: Awards & Networking

AI Against Trafficking: Awards & Networking

Join us on UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons for a special evening bringing together AI builders, nonprofit leaders, advocates, founders, artists, community partners, and invited guests.

This event is part of Call for Code AI: United Against Trafficking, a global initiative using artificial intelligence to address human trafficking.

Presented by

UN Human Rights — Host and Global Impact Partner

Call for Code AI — Host and Global Platform

Austin AI Hub — Co-Host, Producing Partner, and Official AI Hub

United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery — Official Charity Partner

About the evening

The awards ceremony will recognize the top teams from the global hackathon and highlight promising AI solutions developed to address human trafficking.

You do not need to submit a project or participate in the hackathon to attend. The event is open to anyone interested in technology, responsible innovation, community action, and AI for good.

The program also welcomes artists, creatives, and storytellers through the Art Against Trafficking track, creating space for creative work that raises awareness and inspires meaningful action.

Why attend

This is more than an awards ceremony. It is an opportunity to:

Connect with Austin’s AI, nonprofit, startup, creative, and impact communities

Meet participating teams and learn about their solutions

Hear from leaders working across technology and social impact

Explore how responsible AI and creative action can support real-world change

Build relationships with people committed to using innovation for good

Come for the awards. Stay for the networking, community, and mission.

What to expect

Networking with AI, nonprofit, startup, creative, and impact leaders

Recognition of the top hackathon teams

Special guests and community speakers

Conversations about AI for good, art for impact, and anti-trafficking innovation

A meaningful evening of connection and collaboration

Agenda

5:30 PM — Check-in and arrival
6:00 PM — Welcome
6:05 PM — Message from UN Human Rights
6:15 PM — Keynote: Toni McKinley, Magdalene House Austin
6:25 PM — Finalist showcase and awards
6:45 PM — Panel discussion with Farhang Kassaei and David Reid
7:30 PM — Networking

Event details

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:00 PM
Location: Capital Factory
701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701

Featured speakers

Toni McKinley
Leader, Magdalene House Austin
Author and Survivor Advocate

Farhang Kassaei
VP of Engineering and CTO
Google Fi Wireless and Google Store

David Reid
Founder and President, redM
CTO and CMO, NOV

Photography and filming notice

This event will be photographed and filmed. If you prefer not to appear in photos or video, please email team@austinaihub.org before the event or notify our team during check-in.

Registration

Space is limited. RSVP to join us.