connect

Technology conference

Bangkok, Thailand14 - 16 May 2024

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about

connect is a free, annual face-to-face event focusing on technology co-organised by the IFRC and the ICRC.

It seeks to establish a worldwide tech community for National Societies to increase the key technological capability of all National Societies, maximise mutual learning, and speed up our humanitarian impact through technology.

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venue

Montien Hotel
Surawong Bangkok

54 Surawong Rd, Silom, Bang Rak,
Bangkok 10500, Thailand

award

Thank you for your submissions.

We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the AI Pioneer Award here.

Their groundbreaking work has pushed the boundaries of artificial intelligence, paving the way for a brighter, more innovative future.

Find out more about the award here.

sponsors

Interested to become a sponsor?

You can find the sponsorship booklet here or reach out to us at connect-conference@icrc.org

main sponsors
servicenow logo
merkle logo
iec telecom logo
speedcast logo
microsoft logo
organisers

supported by

American Red Cross
Australian Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
Thai Red Cross
IFRC Solferino Academy

faq

  • I am a member of National Society that hasn’t been invited to the Conference.
    I have heard about it and am interested in joining.

    Please reach out to us at data.digital@ifrc.org with your motivation, and your application will be reviewed by the organisers.

  • I have been invited to attend the conference on behalf of my National Society.
    What should I do next?

    Please register yourself on the CONNECT CoP, then we can know more about you and your next steps.

  • I am a member of a National Society that was invited, but I cannot afford the travel and accommodation expenses.

    Please reach out to us at data.digital@ifrc.org

  • Can you already share the conference agenda?

    Of course! We are currently working on it and will share it as soon as possible. Check out the CONNECT CoP for the latest updates.

  • Where can I download the conference app?

    We use IFRC Communities as our conference app. You can download it like you would any other app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.