What is Trust Conference?
Every year, Trust Conference brings together an international audience of civil society, media, the private sector and government leaders who are working to strengthen democracy, protect civic space and shape responsible business practices.
This year’s conference will take place 4-5 November, 2026.
Why should I attend?
Trust Conference goes beyond dissecting the challenges – it creates a space for forward-looking, constructive conversations. Over two days of discussions, breakout sessions and networking, you will:
- Gain insights and expert analysis relevant to your work, with real-world examples that help you better understand the issues shaping your field
- Explore practical strategies and emerging approaches to drive forward change across sectors and regions
- Connect with 700+ international peers and experts working at the forefront of these challenges
- Build meaningful relationships that can lead to new partnerships, collaborations and opportunities beyond the conference
Hear from past speakers
Whether it’s tech or government, or economics, if you’re trying to figure out how what you work on connects to other issues, Trust Conference is an amazing place to come.
Amid the most dangerous time to be a journalist, the Trust Conference offers the opportunity for press freedom advocates — journalists, lawyers and civil society — to convene to develop strategies to counter these forces and defend the right to report the news.
We are at a critical juncture when it comes to AI, where it’s still within our power to harness this technology to drive positive purpose. This platform allows a collective of rights-based actors to align on best practices and shared goals in building and deploying human-centered AI systems.
Trust Conference stands as a beacon for global discourse on media freedom and social justice. The conference underscored the power of collective effort in advocating for media rights and holding power to account. It was an enriching experience that reaffirmed my commitment to these vital causes.
Trust Conference is a critical and vibrant forum for bringing together diverse participants within the technology and civil society ecosystem. It showcases both the opportunities of building a more equitable future online and the potential consequences of inaction.
The Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Trust Conference is the place to be to get inspired by the leaders pushing for technological developments — and AI in particular — aligned with human rights and dignity.
Trust Conference partnership opportunities
As a sponsor, you will gain connections with executive professionals, marketing and brand exposure, access to a world-class line-up of speakers and the ability to demonstrate your company’s thought leadership.
