Beyond Safety: Fostering Wellbeing, Belonging, and Positive Digital Interactions for Children

All Tech Is Human was privileged to host a panel about the implications platforms intentionally designing online spaces to foster combined feelings of wellbeing, belonging, and meaningful relationships. Drawing upon the expertise of industry leaders and professionals in child safety, this discussion aims to delve into innovative strategies, research, collaborative approaches, and emerging challenges in building and developing children's online experiences. From social media platforms to game developers, each industry sector will share insights into their efforts to prioritize child safety, address harmful content, and promote positive digital interactions. Recorded at Responsible Tech London on June 27, 2024, at The Royal Society in London.
Featuring:
Cath Knibbs, Human Behaviour Technologist and Trauma Therapist
Cath is a Clinical Doctoral Researcher, Online Harms and Cybertrauma Consultant, Public Speaker, Author of 6 books (5 to date with Routledge), an Educator and TEDx Speaker. She is a Child/Adult Trauma Psychotherapist and Supervisor in private practice. She works with global and national organisations regarding child sexual abuse material and how to prevent cybertrauma burnout in those roles. She works with global organisations consulting on Mental health and Immersive Technologies (MHVR) and the harms that can occur in the new digital spaces (XRSI).
Sonia Livingstone, Professor in the Department of Media and Communications and Director of Digital Futures for Children centre at London School of Economics
Professor Sonia Livingstone DPhil (Oxon), OBE, FBA, FBPS, FAcSS, FRSA, is a full professor in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE. She has published 20 books and advised the UK government, European Commission, European Parliament, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Council of Europe, OECD, ITU and UNICEF on media audiences, children and young people’s risks and opportunities, media literacy and rights in the digital environment. She directs the Digital Futures for Children centre at LSE with the 5Rights Foundation.
Maximilian Milovidov, Youth Ambassador to the Children's Commissioner for England
Maximilian Milovidov is a 17-year-old teen online safety advocate. He is an Ambassador to the Children’s Commissioner for England, a former Youth Board Member for Childnet and Deputy Editor-in-Chief (digital trends) at the Lycée International de Londres. Fluent in French, English, Russian, and Spanish, he serves as a Youth Ambassador for the Diana Award and a Youth Advisor for Digitalem. Maximilian has been featured on ITV News, Sky News, and the Wall Street Journal. His interests lie in cyberpsychology, human nature, and technology.
Katy Minshall, Director of Public Policy, PlayStation
Katy is a Director of Public Policy at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), who operate PlayStation. SIE’s mission is to provide people the world over with access to the best and most innovative gaming experience. Prior to PlayStation, Katy was UK Public Policy Director at Twitter, where she managed both government affairs and the company’s work with charities in the UK. She has a background in research, government and Parliament. She is on the board of Anthony Nolan, a charity that saves the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders, and lives in north London with her wife and daughter.
Moderated by: Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO, The Diana Award; Director, BBC Children in Need
Alex is Deputy CEO at non-profit The Diana Award, which is a legacy to Princess Diana’s belief that young people have the power to change the world, recognising global changemakers and giving them the skills to further their social action.
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