Ray Crick, Founder, Allegory

Topic: AI for Equity in Development and Humanitarian Systems

This session invites participants to work in small teams to identify persistent challenges in current development and humanitarian systems and brainstorm AI enabled solutions that promote equity and inclusion. Through rapid group exercises, participants will map systemic issues such as duplication of services, bureaucratic delays, and tensions between centralization and local empowerment, then explore how AI can streamline processes, improve coordination, and support local actors.

The session also features a demonstration of Allegory, a unified AI powered platform for grant writing, funding management, and reporting. By connecting local organizations with funders, Allegory illustrates how integrated tools can reduce inefficiency, increase transparency, and strengthen local ownership. Participants will leave with practical examples and best practices for ensuring that AI adoption in international development remains responsible, equitable, and effective.