Trust Conference is the Thomson Reuters Foundation's flagship annual event, dedicated to addressing critical global issues at the intersection of media freedom, human rights, and responsible business. Organized by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the conference convenes world-leading experts, innovators, and activists committed to fostering free, fair, and informed societies.
The conference covers a range of pressing topics, including the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal system, challenges to media freedom, and strategies for promoting socio-economic inclusion. Sessions feature panel discussions, fireside chats, and interactive presentations that delve into these complex issues, offering insights and exploring innovative solutions.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in interactive elements, and connect with speakers and fellow delegates. Notable speakers have included internet entrepreneur Jimmy Wales, political scientist David Runciman, and civil rights attorney Chase Strangio, among others.
The event is ideal for legal professionals, journalists, human rights advocates, policymakers, and business leaders seeking to understand and address the challenges facing democratic institutions and global progress. Participants gain valuable insights, forge cross-sector connections, and collaborate on strategies to drive positive change.
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Speakers(9)
Alsu Kurmasheva
Journalist at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Alsu Kurmasheva is an American-Russian journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. She was detained by Russia in 2023 for violations of foreign agent laws and freed in 2024 as part of a U.S.–Russia prisoner exchange.
Anne Bouverot
Special Envoy at France’s 2025 Global AI Summit
Anne Bouverot is the Special Envoy leading France’s 2025 Global AI Summit and Chair of the Board of École Normale Supérieure. She is the former Director General of the GSMA and co-founder of Foundation Abeona, shaping responsible AI and digital governance.
Chase Strangio
Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Chase Strangio is an American civil rights attorney and transgender-rights advocate leading landmark legal battles as Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU.
Christopher Wylie
Data Scientist and Whistleblower
Christopher Wylie is a Canadian data scientist and whistleblower who exposed the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal. He advocates for data ethics, privacy, and accountable AI.
David Runciman
Professor of Politics at University of Cambridge
David Runciman is a renowned political scientist and author with deep expertise in democracy and political power. Known for his incisive analysis, he brings a critical perspective to how technology and AI are reshaping politics, society, and the future of democratic governance.
Jelani Cobb
Dean at Columbia Journalism School
Jelani Cobb is the Dean of Columbia Journalism School and a staff writer at The New Yorker. He is a leading analyst of race, politics, and American history in the United States.
Jimmy Wales
Co-founder at Wikipedia
Jimmy Wales is an internet entrepreneur and advocate for free knowledge. As co-founder of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement, he has championed open, collaborative access to information, transforming how the world learns online.
Katherine B. Forrest
Chair, Artificial Intelligence Group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Katherine B. Forrest is the Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. She will participate in the panel 'Navigating the AI Frontier: Justice, Fairness, and Generative AI in Our Courts' at the Trust Conference on October 22, 2025.
Sigrid van Aken
CEO at Postcode Lottery Group
Sigrid van Aken is the CEO of Postcode Lottery Group, stewarding one of the world’s largest charity lotteries to fund climate action, human rights, and social innovation. She is a leading voice on philanthropy and impact-driven partnerships.
Event Details
- Date
- October 22, 2025
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, journalists, human rights advocates, policymakers, business leaders
- Attendees
- Approximately 600 delegates