AI on the frontline: From response to preparedness

This session explores how artificial intelligence is transforming humanitarian action by shifting from the currently dominant reactive crisis response model toward proactive disaster preparedness and resilience. As climate-related disasters, conflicts, pandemics, and forced displacement increase in scale and complexity, organizations increasingly need to leverage AI and data to better anticipate humanitarian risks, coordinate responses, and protect vulnerable populations before crises escalate.

Focusing on preparedness alongside response can save lives and livelihoods, strengthen societal resilience, and significantly reduce humanitarian and economic costs across the board.