Birds of a Feather Networking Events

We’re excited to announce these Birds of a Feather. These events require registration - to register, you will need to sign in. After you are signed in, navigate back to this page (menu: Program -> page: Birds of a Feather), and you will see the registration link to sign up. Contact us if you have any questions. 

Sundown Social

Host | Tech Mahindra
Date | Monday, July 22
Time | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location | Waterbar, 399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

Following the first day of TrustCon, Tech Mahindra’s is hosting an exclusive after-party. Keep the networking and engaging conversations going, by joining us at the Waterbar. A short 15 minute walk along the Bay, unwind with fellow attendees following the day’s sessions and wine and dine with industry leaders in a relaxed atmosphere. We'll have food and drinks! Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and wrap up the day with insightful discussions. RSVP today to secure your spot!

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#TSCollective Meetup & Live Wine Tasting

Host | ActiveFence
Date | Tuesday, July 23
Time | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location | The Waterfront Room at the Hyatt Regency

Join the #TSCollective community for a LIVE wine tasting on July 23 at TrustCon.

Event Highlights:

  • 🍷 Interactive Wine Tasting: A wine expert will guide us through a lively tasting experience of a curated selection of wines.
  • 🏆 A Tribute to the People of Trust & Safety: We'll shine a light on the achievements of our community full of Trust & Safety Champions in a special segment.
  • 🗣️ Trust & Safety Networking Roundtables: Discuss the topics that matter to you most with fellow trust and safety professionals (GenAI, Child Safety, Policy, Election Integrity, T&S Tooling Threat Intelligence, Disinformation).

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Governance in the Digital Era: A Happy Hour on the Waterfront

Host | Meta Governance Team
Date | Tuesday, July 23
Time | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location | La Mar, Pier 1 1/2 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

You are invited to join a networking reception with Meta’s Governance team, a group dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional trust & safety structures. The Governance team experiments with new mechanisms for tackling the most significant and difficult questions around freedom of expression online, and giving people a greater voice in the development of the technologies that affect them. Come meet industry peers and Trust and Safety professionals to share ideas and discuss the pressing issues facing our industry. 

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#Bxl2Bay - Navigating Emerging Threats in the Age of the DSA
Host: European Union Office in San Francisco & Tremau
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: EU Office in San Francisco - 1 Post Street

⚠️ What are the most urgent emerging threats in platform governance today? How did GenerativeAI affect the threat landscape and the operations of Trust & Safety professionals? How can the EU Digital Services Act provide an effective policy response to manage and mitigate these risks? 

🔵 To address these questions, the European Union Office in San Francisco will host, in partnership with Tremau, a #BrusselsToTheBay event with experts including Gerard de Graaf  - Senior EU Envoy to the US for Digital & Head of the EU Office in SF - and Louis-Victor de Franssu - CEO & Co-Founder of Tremau. 

😉 Come for the panel, and stay for the drinks! 🍹

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Dips, Drinks and Diplomacy

Hosts | British Consulate, Canadian Consulate, and the Danish Office of the Tech Ambassador
Date | Tuesday, July 23
Time | 5:15 - 8:00 pm
Location | British Consulate, One Sansome Street

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Denmark invite you to come let your hair down with Bay Area tech diplomats and fellow T&S colleagues! Tech diplomacy has been on the rise as a response to the profound impact technology has on societies, economies, and democracies – and the Trust & Safety field is crucial for this mission. Come learn more about what diplomacy and Trust & Safety have in common, and share your thoughts on how diplomats and governments can better support your work as Trust & Safety professionals.

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Rooftop Happy Hour

Hosts | Cinder & Accel
Date | Tuesday, July 23
Time | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location | 35 South Park St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Join Cinder and Accel for low-key drinks on Accel's spectacular roofdeck overlooking San Francisco's South Park. Come for the cocktails; stay for the snacks, commiseration about disparate regulatory standards, and competing takes on AI's impact on Trust & Safety challenges and solutions. We're looking forward to seeing everyone.

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Trust, Safety and AI: Fireside Chat with Anthropic Researchers & Intrinsic

Host | Intrinsic
Date | Tuesday, July 23
Time | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
Location | 96 S Park St

​Join us for an evening of engaging conversations around Trust, Safety, and AI on July 23, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the beautiful outdoor patio of the 645 Ventures offices.

​Join Anthropic AI Safety researchers Trenton Bricken and Cem Anil during a fireside chat, where we will dive into the inner workings of large language models and potential impact of these technologies on Trust & Safety.

​The fireside chat will take place at 6:15PM PST for 30 minutes. There will be time before and after to mingle! Enjoy catered sushi along with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Hosted by Intrinsic and 645 Ventures, this event will take place on the sidelines of the TrustCon conference.

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TrustCamp

Host | TSPA
Date | Tuesday, July 23
Time | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location | Community Lounge (Pacific Concourse) at the Hyatt

If you're looking to stay close to home base, join us at TrustCamp in the Hyatt Regency in the Community Lounge! Come by for games, crafts, and a good time. We'll have non-alcoholic sippers and a spread of desserts on offer. Swing by before or after another Birds of a Feather event, or make an evening of it!

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