Following the overwhelming response to previous years` events, we would be delighted to welcome you to the global forum for women film organizations @berlinale2026
BERLIN I 13th February 2026 I 14:30 to 16:00 CET (Admission 14:00)
VENUE: Landesvertretung Baden-Württemberg I Tiergartenstraße 15 I 10785 Berlin
“Guidelines for the Sexism-Free and Gender-Sensitive Use of AI in the Film and Media Industries”
Building on the forum’s ongoing work on AI and sexism, this year’s event marks an important next step. We will present and discuss the newly developed guidelines for sexism-free and gender-sensitive use of AI in the film and media industries.
The forum aims to raise awareness of how AI systems can perpetuate sexist and discriminatory patterns and stereotypes in representations. It also seeks to highlight constructive and responsible approaches to working with AI in creative practice, production processes and organizational decision-making.The guidelines bring together international expert knowledge and perspectives, and provide a practical toolkit, clear recommendations for action, and hands-on checklists to support filmmakers, stakeholders, organizations, and companies.
The event is open to the Berlinale industry audiences.
Seating is limited: please RSVP by 6th February to this email address:
Programme
14:30 – Welcome and Moderation
Manori Ravindran London Correspondent at The Ankles. Senior Contributing Editor for Broadcast and Screen International
14:35 – Why These Guidelines Matter & Shaping Responsible Practice
Keynote by Barbara Rohm Chairwoman, Power to Transform!
14:50 – Expert Insights – In Conversation with Manori Ravindran
Featuring international experts:
- Dr Daniella Gáti – Lecturer in Games and Interactive Media, University of Salford, UK
- Dr Aisha Sobey – Research Associate, Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge, UK
- Tina-Marie Gulley – CEO, Ada Developers Academy, USA (via Zoom, tbc)
- PROF. AMELIA WINGER-BEARSKIN – Associate Professor, Film and Media Studies, Hunter College, USA (via Zoom, tbc)
15:30 – From Principles to Good Practice: Checklists and How They Work
Barbara Rohm – Chairwoman, Power to Transform!
15:45 – Driving Change: A Call to Action International Women Film Organizations demand binding change
16:00 – End of Programme
16:00 to 16:45 NETWORKING FOR WOMEN FILM ORGANIZATIONS
by Personal Invitation Only
Please note: a recording of the panel discussion will be posted on our YouTube channel on 14thFebruary.
