By connecting philanthropies and the private sector with Cornell expertise across computer, information, natural and social sciences, the summit aims to spark new research, collaborations, and funding pathways that bring cutting-edge data tools into real-world humanitarian decision-making.
Cornell Atkinson's Topical Lunch series welcomes Dr. Kyriacos M. Koupparis of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) for a discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming our ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to global food insecurity. Dr. Koupparis will share WFP's perspective on today's most pressing food crises, explore where AI is making a real difference, and take a closer look at how WFP is applying AI in real-world settings, including concrete use cases, lessons learned, and the challenges of deploying these tools in humanitarian contexts. This is part of the Thoughts Summit @ Cornell; there will also be a lecture by Joshua Blumenstock on May 11, 4:30-6 PM at G01 Gates Hall, and by David Newhouse on May 12, 4:30-6 PM at G01 Gates Hall. Please see attached posters for more information.
David Newhouse Senior Economist Development Economics Data Group, World Bank
