How will AI change your future? The power to identify gender bias and open up the future - Plan International to hold online event on April 22 ahead of International Girls in ICT Day
Plan International, an international NGO, will hold an online event on April 22, 2026, in conjunction with International Girls in ICT Day. The event, themed "AI and Gender," aims to provide knowledge to understand the mechanisms and impacts of gender bias in AI and offer tips for better engagement with AI.
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International NGO Plan International (Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson: Kiyoko Ikegami; hereinafter, Plan) will hold an online event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in conjunction with International Girls in ICT Day*.
This year's theme is "AI and Gender." The event will provide knowledge to understand the mechanisms of gender bias (stereotypes and prejudices based on gender) hidden in AI and its impact, offering tips for better engagement with AI.
*What is International Girls in ICT Day: One of the international days designated by the United Nations, held annually on the fourth Thursday of April. In 2026, it falls on Thursday, April 23. The day aims to encourage girls and women to consider learning and careers in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
## Event Overview
### Theme: How will AI change your future? The power to identify gender bias and open up the future
Do you unconditionally believe the answers given by AI?
AI derives answers by learning from vast amounts of data available on the internet. However, this data can contain biased ideas (biases) present in society, and it has been pointed out that AI can be influenced by these, potentially exacerbating the gender gap.
This event will clearly unravel the mechanisms by which AI gender bias arises, help participants understand its impact, and explore perspectives for proactive action with experts and students.
Furthermore, through discussions with female guests active in the ICT field, the event aims to help participants recognize hidden biases in society and foster the ability to choose their own path.
## Event Details
**Date:** Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 19:00-20:30 (JST)
**Format:** Online (Zoom Webinar)
**Archive:** To be published on YouTube
**Target Audience:** Anyone interested in AI and ICT (regardless of gender or age)
**Application Method:** From here
**Application Deadline:** Wednesday, April 22, 18:55 (JST)
*Recommended to apply by the day before (April 21) to receive reminders.
## Program Content (Planned)
**First Half**
"Experience gender bias hidden in AI through a participatory workshop using smartphones!"
Participants' own smartphones or P
Keywords: AI, Gender, Gender Bias, Girls, ICT, IT, Plan International, Girls in ICT Day, Online Event
This year's theme is "AI and Gender." The event will provide knowledge to understand the mechanisms of gender bias (stereotypes and prejudices based on gender) hidden in AI and its impact, offering tips for better engagement with AI.
*What is International Girls in ICT Day: One of the international days designated by the United Nations, held annually on the fourth Thursday of April. In 2026, it falls on Thursday, April 23. The day aims to encourage girls and women to consider learning and careers in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
## Event Overview
### Theme: How will AI change your future? The power to identify gender bias and open up the future
Do you unconditionally believe the answers given by AI?
AI derives answers by learning from vast amounts of data available on the internet. However, this data can contain biased ideas (biases) present in society, and it has been pointed out that AI can be influenced by these, potentially exacerbating the gender gap.
This event will clearly unravel the mechanisms by which AI gender bias arises, help participants understand its impact, and explore perspectives for proactive action with experts and students.
Furthermore, through discussions with female guests active in the ICT field, the event aims to help participants recognize hidden biases in society and foster the ability to choose their own path.
## Event Details
**Date:** Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 19:00-20:30 (JST)
**Format:** Online (Zoom Webinar)
**Archive:** To be published on YouTube
**Target Audience:** Anyone interested in AI and ICT (regardless of gender or age)
**Application Method:** From here
**Application Deadline:** Wednesday, April 22, 18:55 (JST)
*Recommended to apply by the day before (April 21) to receive reminders.
## Program Content (Planned)
**First Half**
"Experience gender bias hidden in AI through a participatory workshop using smartphones!"
Participants' own smartphones or P
Keywords: AI, Gender, Gender Bias, Girls, ICT, IT, Plan International, Girls in ICT Day, Online Event