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Welcome to the Official Schedule for RightsCon Toronto 2018. This year’s program, built by our global community, is our most ambitious one yet. Within the program, you will find 18 thematic tracks to help you navigate our 450+ sessions. 

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Last updated: Version 2.3 (Updated May 15, 2018).

avatar for Ed Rekosh

Ed Rekosh

Human Rights Forward, Cardozo Law School
Director
Greater New York City Area
Websitehttps://cardozo.yu.edu/programs-centers/human-rights-initiatives/human-rights-forward
Since stepping down from his founding role at PILnet: The Global Public Interest Law Network, Ed has been primarily concerned with the phenomenon of shrinking civic space -- a growing threat to the protection of human rights worldwide. Currently a visiting professor at Cardozo Law School, he will soon join with a few partners to launch a "think and do" tank aimed at leveraging social innovation and engagement with the business community to sustain human rights.
Wednesday, May 16
 

09:00 EDT

RightsCon Toronto Opening Ceremonies 206A

10:30 EDT

Opportunities and Challenges of Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Development Goals 200C Lightning Talks: State Sponsored Trolls & (Dis) information 205A A Decade of Progress: Where Do We Go Next? 205B

11:00 EDT

Tech Policy Hackathons: how to encourage policy advocates and technologists to collaborate on digital rights Village Main Stage

12:00 EDT

Lightning Talks: Human Rights for the Digital Age: Hearing from Leaders 205A

14:30 EDT

Some Like it Bot: Can AI Strengthen Global Democracy? 204B

16:00 EDT

Innovation on the frontlines: how grassroots activists are utilizing technology to enhance their work 202B

16:30 EDT

Burn, baby, burn (out?) Village Main Stage

17:15 EDT

Freedom Online Coalition Open Forum 204C
 
Thursday, May 17
 

10:30 EDT

Lightning Talks: Responses to Fake News: Blockchain, Critical Thought or Criminalization 205A Fireside Chat with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and GC Melissa Tidwell 204C

11:00 EDT

Beyond the Hype Cycle: What does Blockchain Mean for Human Rights Online? Village Main Stage

12:00 EDT

Harmful Content: Fighting Online Terrorist Incitement and Politically Motivated Disinformation 204B Fast-forward to 2030: Can technology break the silos around human rights? 206D Inventing Digital Civil Society Village Main Stage

14:30 EDT

Do Bots Have Rights? Do They Threaten Rights? 203A
 
Friday, May 18
 

10:30 EDT

A Canadian position on AI and Human Rights: towards policies that promote and protect human rights 201C A technologist, a policy wonk, and an Internet freedom advocate walk into a bar: Assessing how Internet Communities build bridges for human rights. 200A Youth: The Vanguardians of Information 206B

12:00 EDT

Putting Users First: The Responsibility of Tech SMEs to Respect Human Rights 200C

13:20 EDT

Resilience and resistance in closing space countries -- what can the online and offline communities do together? 205B

16:00 EDT

Business case for corporate activism in a fractured world: can it help save civic freedoms? 204B

18:20 EDT

RightsCon Toronto Closing Ceremonies 206C