Crisis
Computing

Harnessing AI to Aid
Humanity in
Turbulent Times

On the margin of the United Nations AI for Good Summit, the
Crisis Computing Research Initiative is hosting a workshop to
explore how AI can shape crisis prevention, management, and
recovery. We invite submissions from scholars, technologists,
and practitioners working at the intersection of AI, crisis
response, and global resilience.


  • Abstract length: 300 words
  • Submission deadline: 1 May 2024
  • Topics of interest: AI applications in crisis forecasting, digital
    humanitarianism, computational social science, and
    interdisciplinary crisis research
  • Submission format: Abstract including chapter structure and
    short bio

Submission Guidelines

  • Format: One-day workshop on the margin of the AI for Good
    Summit
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Date: TBC (within July 8-11, 2025)
  • Participation: Hybrid format available, though in-person
    attendance is preferred
  • Structure: Panel discussions, case study presentations, and
    networking sessions
  • Special Focus: Contributions from the Global South and
    underrepresented regions are highly encouraged
  • Publication: We aim to publish the results in a special issue
    of a peer-reviewed journal or an edited volume with a
    prominent international publishing house

Workshop Details

Call for Papers:
AI for Good
Summit
Workshop

July 8-11, 2025,
Geneva

Submit Application

About the Project

In today’s digital world, AI can both trigger
disruptions and serve as a powerful tool for
resilience. This interdisciplinary research
initiative brings together scientists and
practitioners from around the world to explore
the intersection of technology and crisis. By
examining how modern computing can help
prevent, manage, and recover from upheavals—
including armed conflict, humanitarian
disasters, and societal tipping points—we aim
to develop a deeper, more nuanced
understanding of its role in shaping a more
resilient future.

AI-driven forecasting and
early warning systems
enhance crisis prevention by
identifying risks before
they escalate. Machine
learning helps assess
geopolitical threats, while
AI-powered tools detect and
mitigate misinformation that
can contribute to
instability, enabling
proactive and data-driven
decision-making.



Crisis Prevention

AI-driven crisis management
leverages rapid response
tools for disaster relief,
natural language processing
for real-time communication,
crowdsourced data for
informed decision-making,
and satellite imagery with
machine vision for swift
damage assessment. These
technologies enhance
coordination, improve
situational awareness, and
enable faster, more
effective crisis response in
complex and dynamic
environments.

Conflict Management

AI plays a crucial role in
post-crisis recovery by
optimizing resource
allocation, ensuring aid
reaches affected communities
efficiently. It facilitates
digital public dialogue,
enabling inclusive decision-
making and community
engagement in rebuilding
efforts. AI also supports
transitional justice by
documenting atrocities and
preserving evidence for
accountability.

Crisis Aftermath & Resilience

Key Research Themes

Associate Professor, University of Birmingham, Centre for AI in Government

Dr. Martin Wählisch

Associate Professor,
Hitotsubashi University,
Center for Global Education

Dr. Sumie Nakaya

Senior Scientist,
HBKU, Qatar Computing
Research Institute

Dr. Muhammad Imran

Organizing Committee

  • We welcome cutting-edge research
    on how AI is used to address
    different types of crises.
    Submissions can be technical
    papers showcasing AI
    applications or social science
    analyses exploring their broader
    implications. Both practitioner-
    driven insights and scholarly
    reflections are encouraged.

What type of papers are you
looking for?

FAQs

Who can submit a paper?

  • We invite submissions from
    academics, researchers,
    practitioners, policymakers, and
    technologists working on AI-
    driven crisis prevention,
    management, and recovery. We
    particularly welcome submissions
    from early career scholars,
    including PhD candidates and
    postdoctoral researchers, as
    well as contributions from the
    Global South and
    underrepresented regions.

Do I get automatic access to the
AI for Good Summit?

  • The Good Summit is organized by
    the International
    Telecommunication Union (ITU),
    and attendees must register
    separately (free of charge) via
    the official AI for Good
    website.
    https://aiforgood.itu.int/

Contact

For questions or
inquiries, please
contact

m.waehlisch@bham.ac.uk