What it the Innovation Summit about?
Bringing together innovation experts and crisis leaders, united by a shared purpose: to harness innovation and shape the future of humanitarian action. Together, we will explore how crises are evolving and the role innovation plays in helping us to better anticipate, prepare for and respond to these crises around the world.
Why attend?
At the heart of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the commitment to reduce the impact of crises for people and communities around the world. We believe collaboration is essential and innovation is more important than ever – whether that means using AI to better predict future risks or developing solutions that enable communities to respond and recover more quickly.
We need curious, creative & proactive thinkers from across sectors to come together – to think about the future of humanitarian action and to share tools, knowledge and experience across organisations, countries and disciplines.
If this sounds exciting to you, join us at our 2-day Innovation Summit! You will gain a deeper understanding of the crises of tomorrow, build new connections across the humanitarian and innovation sectors and practical ideas, and collaborate on new tools and solutions to help reduce the impact of future crises on people around the world.
Is this event for me?
If you fit the below criteria, we’d love to you join us! If you’re not sure if this event is for you, please reach out to innovationsummit@redcross.org.uk
- You are part of the Red Social Innovation Community and want to connect and collaborate with like-minded peers.
- You are a social entrepreneur actively working on crisis preparedness, response and recovery solutions to strenghen humanitarian action.
- You are part of a Red Cross Red Crescent National society working in Crisis Response and Community Resilience.
- You are a crisis expert looking to share insights and collaborate with humanitarian organisations on practical solutions
A two-day event designed as a journey from inspiration to action
Day 1 – Inspire Tomorrow (21/10)
Day 2 – Design Tomorrow (22/10)
A day of insight, shared learning and connection. Hear from expert speakers and connect with peers to explore the future of crises, the power and pitfalls of AI and how to build movements for impact.
A hands-on day turning big ideas into action. Align on shared challenges & prototype real solutions for the Red Cross & Red Cresent to take forward.
*More information on speakers coming soon
Interested in attending the event?
Please email us at innovationsummit@edcross.org.uk for more information
*This summit is free to attend, but please note that travel and accommodation costs should be covered by your organisation. Financial support may be provided for Red Cross and Red Crescent attendees on a case-by-case basis. Please ensure you have the required approvals from your organisation before completing this application form.
This event is a brilliant opportunity for us to look at how we can tackle shared humanitarian challenges together. In a world that feels increasingly fractured, it can feel harder than ever to see how we can make a tangible impact. But we are part of this incredible movement of humanitarians who have the potential to catalyse impact at scale in each of our countries and communities
– Tanya Mathew, Head of Innovation at the British Red Cross
It has been far too long since many of us have had the opportunity to come together in person. This gathering is a chance to reconnect with a community of innovators and practitioners from across the Movement, share experiences, and learn from one another. Equally important, it offers an opportunity to engage with voices and ideas from beyond our own ecosystem, bringing fresh perspectives that can challenge, inspire and strengthen our work.
– Marie Alice Manderscheid, Head of International Innovation at the French Red Cross and part of Red Social Innovation
