NVIDIA x DEPT® at Cannes: Shaping the future of AI for Public Good
The DEPT® Secret Garden: where real conversations grow
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NVIDIA x DEPT®:
Shaping the future of AI for Public Good
This invite-only session will bring together top policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry innovators to shape how Al can drive measurable public impact.
Through a panel discussion, real-world case study, and private roundtable lunch, we’ll align on what it takes to govern, scale, and deploy AI that truly serves society.
What to expect
AI is changing how we protect, heal, and serve—but policy is still catching up. From disaster relief and digital twins to education, accessibility, and sustainability, AI has the potential to transform how governments operate and how communities thrive. But to unlock that potential, we need frameworks that balance innovation with public trust.
In this exclusive half-day program, AI pioneers NVIDIA will be joined by policymakers and tech leaders to explore and discuss how we can build systems that are secure, fair, and inclusive. Expect conversations rooted in action—because when policy lags, progress does too.
DEPT® Secret Garden
The Secret Garden didn’t stay secret for long…we’re overjoyed and overwhelmed at the interest in wristbands, but that sadly means we are now at capacity. We welcome you to register for the waiting list and we’ll be in touch if we can squeeze you in.
NVIDIA EVENT Program
Time
10:00 – 10:30
Speakers
Keynote
Secret Garden Breakfast
Time and Location
10:30 – 11:15
DEPT® Secret Garden
Speakers
Bea Longworth, NVIDIA
Keagan McBride, Tony Blair Institute
Moderator: Isabel Perry, DEPT®
Session
AI That Serves: Policies For Public-First Innovation
What does responsible Al look like in practice? From accessible education to disaster response, this panel brings together experts to explore the frameworks and policies needed to build Al that serves people first.
Time and Location
11:15 – 11:45
DEPT® Secret Garden
Speakers
Michael Boone, NVIDIA
Christina Mallon, Microsoft
Anders Jessen, DEPT®
Moderator: Isabel Perry, DEPT®
Keynote
Signs of Change: Building Tech That Connects Us
Discover SIGNS-a generative Al learning tool that helps parents of deaf children learn American Sign Language. Co-created by NVIDIA, DEPT®, and the American Society for Deaf Children, this
session explores the human impact of accessible, empathetic tech.
Time
11:45 – 13:30
Speakers
Keynote
Private Lunch Roundtable
Meet the Speakers
