March 21, 2026
Where <code/> meets cause
Porto, Portugal
ORGANIZERS
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AI4Equality Kernel is co-organized by JuniorAI and As Raparigas do Código, two communities working together to build a more inclusive future for technology.
Organized by
AI4Equality Kernel is co-organized by JuniorAI and As Raparigas do Código, two communities working together to build a more inclusive future for technology.
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AI Kernel is an activation space that invites data enthusiasts to rebuild the AI systems shaping our daily lives.
Responsibly, together.
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Speakers & Code4Cause
AI4Equality Kernel brings together critical conversations and practical experimentation.
Join keynote speakers exploring the societal impact of AI, and participate in Code4Labs: a hands-on mini-hackathon tackling fairness in credit scoring.
WHY NOW
AI carries our own biases.
It already shapes society in invisible but powerful ways: influencing jobs, credit, healthcare, and what young people believe online.
The AI Kernel was created to turn awareness into action.
This first edition tackles two urgent pillars:
- Gender Bias and Representation in AI
- Youth Empowerment and AI Literacy
The AI Kernel was created to turn awareness into action.
This first edition tackles two urgent pillars:
- Gender Bias and Representation in AI
- Youth Empowerment & AI Literacy
The AI Kernel was created to turn awareness into action.
This first edition tackles two urgent pillars:
- Gender Bias and Representation in AI
- Youth Empowerment and AI Literacy
AI is not neutral - it reflects us.
The Kernel exists to help the next generation build it differently.
WHAT'S ON
What to expect
At AI Kernel, you won’t just listen, you’ll engage, challenge, and co-create.
Fairness & Equity
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Exploring how AI can empower people and reduce systemic bias in the digital age.
Fairness & Equity
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Exploring how AI can empower people and reduce systemic bias in the digital age.
Youth
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Placing the next generation at the center of technological change through literacy and action.
Youth
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Placing the next generation at the center of technological change through literacy and action.
Community
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Creating a shared space for students, professionals, and activists to connect and co-design better systems.
Community
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Creating a shared space for students, professionals, and activists to connect and co-design better systems.
Want to be involved?
MARCH 21 2026
Agenda
Agenda
1 day
Initialize
08:30 - 09:00
Participant Registration (Check-in)
Activation Function
09:00 - 10:00
Event Opening by JuniorAI, Raparigas do Código, Natixis, & Critical Sofware
Keynote Speaker: Paulo Nuno Vicente
Kernel Connect
10:00 - 10:30
Coffe Break
Networking
Bias Pods
10:30 - 13:00
Workshop by Critical Techworks: “Is this talk biased?”
Talk by Natixis: “Natixis with Giskard: Secure Your Chatbots, Guarantee Their Reliability”
Talk by KindTech: “Starting Before You’re Ready”
Model Tunning
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch Break
Demos and Stands
Code For Cause Labs
14:30 - 17:30
Hackathon: “Fairness in Credit Scoring” by Natixis
Kernel Connect
17:30 - 18:00
Coffe Break
Networking
Kernel Show & Tell
18:00 - 19:30
Event Wrap Up: Final team presentations with a jury panel and audience voting.
1 day
Initialize
08:30 - 09:00
Participant Registration (Check-in)
Activation Function
09:00 - 10:00
Event Opening by JuniorAI, Raparigas do Código, Natixis, & Critical Sofware
Keynote Speaker: Paulo Nuno Vicente
Kernel Connect
10:00 - 10:30
Coffe Break
Networking
Bias Pods
10:30 - 13:00
Workshop by Critical Techworks: “Is this talk biased?”
Talk by Natixis: “Natixis with Giskard: Secure Your Chatbots, Guarantee Their Reliability”
Talk by KindTech: “Starting Before You’re Ready”
Model Tunning
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch Break
Demos and Stands
Code For Cause Labs
14:30 - 17:30
Hackathon: “Fairness in Credit Scoring” by Natixis
Kernel Connect
17:30 - 18:00
Coffe Break
Networking
Kernel Show & Tell
18:00 - 19:30
Event Wrap Up: Final team presentations with a jury panel and audience voting.
1 day
Initialize
08:30 - 09:00
Participant Registration (Check-in)
Activation Function
09:00 - 10:00
Event Opening by JuniorAI, Raparigas do Código, Natixis, & Critical Sofware
Keynote Speaker: Paulo Nuno Vicente
Kernel Connect
10:00 - 10:30
Coffe Break
Networking
Bias Pods
10:30 - 13:00
Workshop by Critical Techworks: “Is this talk biased?”
Talk by Natixis: “Natixis with Giskard: Secure Your Chatbots, Guarantee Their Reliability”
Talk by KindTech: “Starting Before You’re Ready”
Model Tunning
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch Break
Demos and Stands
Code For Cause Labs
14:30 - 17:30
Hackathon: “Fairness in Credit Scoring” by Natixis
Kernel Connect
17:30 - 18:00
Coffe Break
Networking
Kernel Show & Tell
18:00 - 19:30
Event Wrap Up: Final team presentations with a jury panel and audience voting.
PRICING
Get tickets
Tickets are already available.
All proceeds will support Ecos Urbanos, a local non-profit association, helping provide computers to those who need them most.
Limited to 50 participants.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Meet our sponsors
Meet our partners
Who is kernel for?
AI Kernel is for students, young professionals, companies, and organizations interested in Artificial Intelligence, ethics, diversity, and social impact. It brings together people who want to build, understand, and question AI systems to make them more fair, transparent, and responsible.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is included in the event schedule. Details about food options and dietary restrictions will be shared with selected participants before the event.
How is the attendees selection performed?
Selection is based on motivation and alignment with the event’s topics, diversity of profiles, and balance between technical and non-technical participants. If the number of applications exceeds capacity, priority will be given to those who apply earlier and show strong engagement with the AI Kernel mission.
Where does the event take place?
The AI Kernel will take place at the Natixis Center of Expertise in Porto.
What language will be used?
The event will be held in Portuguese and English.
Where does the ticket fee go?
All proceeds will be donated to a non-profit association supporting education and digital inclusion.
Who is kernel for?
AI Kernel is for students, young professionals, companies, and organizations interested in Artificial Intelligence, ethics, diversity, and social impact. It brings together people who want to build, understand, and question AI systems to make them more fair, transparent, and responsible.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is included in the event schedule. Details about food options and dietary restrictions will be shared with selected participants before the event.
How is the attendees selection performed?
Selection is based on motivation and alignment with the event’s topics, diversity of profiles, and balance between technical and non-technical participants. If the number of applications exceeds capacity, priority will be given to those who apply earlier and show strong engagement with the AI Kernel mission.
Where does the event take place?
The AI Kernel will take place at the Natixis Center of Expertise in Porto.
What language will be used?
The event will be held in Portuguese and English.
Where does the ticket fee go?
All proceeds will be donated to a non-profit association supporting education and digital inclusion.
Who is kernel for?
AI Kernel is for students, young professionals, companies, and organizations interested in Artificial Intelligence, ethics, diversity, and social impact. It brings together people who want to build, understand, and question AI systems to make them more fair, transparent, and responsible.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is included in the event schedule. Details about food options and dietary restrictions will be shared with selected participants before the event.
How is the attendees selection performed?
Selection is based on motivation and alignment with the event’s topics, diversity of profiles, and balance between technical and non-technical participants. If the number of applications exceeds capacity, priority will be given to those who apply earlier and show strong engagement with the AI Kernel mission.
Where does the event take place?
The AI Kernel will take place at the Natixis Center of Expertise in Porto.
What language will be used?
The event will be held in Portuguese and English.
Where does the ticket fee go?
All proceeds will be donated to a non-profit association supporting education and digital inclusion.