What is Trust Conference?
Trust Conference is the Thomson Reuters Foundation's flagship annual event. For more than a decade, it has brought 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.
- Day One explores practical responses to the unprecedented strain on the institutions, information systems and watchdogs that sustain democracy.
- Day Two examines AI as a force that has already reshaped our societies, exploring who controls the technology, where accountability lies and what it means for democracy and public trust.
This year's event will be held on 4th and 5th November, 2026.
What to expect
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
Testimonials
From past speakers
Mark Surman
President, Mozilla Foundation
“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.”
Gabriela Ramos
Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO
“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."
Jodie Ginsberg
CEO, Committee to Protect Journalists
“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.”
Vilas Dhar
President, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
"Trust Conference brings together leading global experts across the technology and civil society sectors, united in a mission to shape a fairer, more sustainable and thriving future for all...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 and complementary social institutions. Our common efforts give me great hope in our fight for equity in our tech-enabled world."
From past attendees
"World class act, which reinforced my appreciation of the Thomson Reuters Foundation being a convener. As the world becomes more and more fractured, spaces like Trust Conference will become even more important."
"Excellent event, gets better by the year."
"Crucial event, always interesting and well-attended.”
Our 2026 supporters
Find out how can you support Trust Conference 2026
Details
For more information about logistics, the venue, and travel and accommodation options, please visit our ‘Venue & travel’ page.
When
4 November 2026 - 5 November 2026
08:30-17:00
Where
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
Enquiries
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