The Call for Proposals is now closed. Thank you to our 2024 submitters!

The Call for Proposals was open from 14 June - 29 July, 2024. 

Thank you for considering submitting a proposal to the upcoming APAC Summit. We're excited for our second APAC Summit and can't wait to see all the proposals for this event.

Summit Location: Singapore

Summit Date: 7 October, 2024.

Submission Types

This year, we are looking for proposals for Presentations, Workshops, Panels, and Round Tables. You may also submit a proposal to be a panellist. You can see full descriptions and criteria for submission types on the FAQ page here, under "Call for Proposals and Speaker FAQs". 

This CFP will close on 11:30 PM SGT on 29 July, 2024. We will not be able to accommodate proposals once closed.

About The Event

TSPA Regional Summits are one day conferences dedicated to trust and safety professionals who are responsible for the challenging work of keeping our platforms and communities safe. Unlike the global nature of TrustCon programming, summits are focused on regional priorities. Summits support TSPA’s vision to create and foster a global community of practice among trust and safety professionals by centering each region’s concerns, priorities, diversity, and culture.

APAC Summit Theme

The theme for this year's summit is, 'Glocalization of Trust & Safety.' This means proposals should blend local APAC insights with the broader global Trust & Safety landscape. Submissions might include panels featuring experts from different cultures and regions discussing the intricacies of the APAC Trust & Safety environment, roundtables on adapting global policies to local needs, or research presentations that highlight innovations and risks emerging from APAC. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how localized practices and perspectives can enhance the global Trust & Safety ecosystem. These examples are included as inspiration, but submitters are encouraged to be creative with the theme.

The Programme Committee will prioritise three main subcategories within this theme, so please propose sessions that fit one of these three themes. As with the summit theme, the examples listed after each subcategory are meant to provide guidance; you are welcome to submit proposals similar to these examples or on any other topic as long as it’s connected to the theme. See more about submission types here.

• Emerging Threats & Opportunities. Sessions in this category should highlight APAC’s unique position in anticipating and tackling emerging threats, while leveraging opportunities for growth and innovation in Trust & Safety. Proposals looking to fit into this category might tackle how evolving technologies, such as GenAI, are influencing the field, and how bad actors are quickly adapting these innovations for misuse. Sessions might also cover strategic responses to these shifts, showcase localized approaches combating abuse, discuss the impact of new regulations, or explore tech-driven improvements for enhancing workflows and upskilling practitioners. 
   
• Empowering APAC's Trust & Safety Community. Proposals under this category should highlight strategies for elevating APAC's crucial role in global decision making, elevating the perspectives and concerns of APAC practitioners within cross-continental collaborations. This category invites sessions that might cover fostering innovation and professional development, such as demonstrating the value of T&S work through compelling data, investing in wellness and resilience, and building trust across diverse cultural landscapes. Proposals could also explore collaborative approaches with stakeholders to amplify the influence of APAC in shaping the future of Trust & Safety.
   
• Cultural Context in APAC. Sessions in this category should delve into the diversity of languages, cultures, and social contexts across APAC influences trust and safety efforts. Proposals are encouraged to explore how these factors shape responses to emerging threats, regulatory challenges, and policy conflicts between local and global perspectives. Topics may include navigating the complex regulatory landscape, leveraging local ecosystems (such as academic institutions, NGOs, and innovators), and enhancing content detection methodologies sensitive to cultural contexts. Presenters should focus on how cultural understanding is critical for effectively addressing trust and safety concerns in APAC, offering insights and strategies tailored to the region's unique landscape.