Human-Centered AI for Social Impact

This is an engaging and educational experience integrating human-centered AI development with human-centered design.

This two-day intensive workshop is specifically designed for social sector leaders looking to leverage AI in meaningful, responsible ways.

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and the Hasso Plattner Institute for Design (d.school) have partnered to create a highly engaging educational program that integrates human-centered AI development with human-centered design principles. 

The program aims to:

  • Demystify AI and improve professionals' understanding of these tools and underlying data
  • Support practitioners with scoping AI projects and initiating their AI journey
  • Build a community of leaders to share best practices
  • Teach participants how to ground interventions in real human needs
  • Explore frameworks for fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI
  • Work at the intersection of technology, design, and social impact

The workshop will include discussions led by Stanford's top AI scholars and expert field practitioners, facilitated workshop sessions, and community-building activities.

 

AUDIENCE

  • Senior professionals in the social sector (nonprofits, philanthropy, local and state government entities, and community-based organizations)
  • Organizations interested in integrating AI into their mission, policy recommendations, programmatic initiatives, and overall impact
  • Leadership teams looking to build new interventions inspired by cutting-edge research and grounded in their organizations' values and community needs

 

REGISTRATION LINK & DEADLINE

Priority application deadline: July 7, 2025 

Registration process: Applicants must complete an application form. Accepted candidates will be informed on a rolling basis and receive the registration link once accepted.