Overview
The 2024 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech was awarded to Harshwardhan Zala, CEO and Co-Founder of Aerobotics7, and Urvashi Kikani, CTO and Co-Founder, for their groundbreaking work in landmine detection and UXO removal using AI and autonomous systems.
Special distinctions were presented to:
- Håvard Hegre, Director of VIEWS for the Use of AI for Peace (with Simon Polichinel von der Maase accepting the award on his behalf as a dedicated researcher for VIEWS);
- Max Cooper, Principal Research Scientist and Science Team Lead at Lunasonde, for Space Technology for Peace;
- Joel Myhre, DEEP Project Coordinator for the Danish Refugee Council, for Humanitarian Impact with their DEEP platform.
The 2024 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech was awarded on September 20, 2024, on the eve of the International Day of Peace during the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The event was celebrated in New York City, recognizing innovators and pioneers using technology to foster a more peaceful and secure future.
Winner
Distinctions
Event
Selection Committee
Ana Carolina González Peña
Vice President of Research and Analysis at Direct Relief
Andrew Schroeder
Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tusk Venture Partners, Founder of Tusk Strategies
Artur Kluz
Founder & CEO of Kluz Ventures
Bradley Tusk
Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tusk Venture Partners, Founder of Tusk Strategies
Fatima Roumate
Professor of International Law at Mohammed V University, President of the International Institute of Scientific Research, Member of the Ad Hoc Expert Group for the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence UNESCO
François Chopard
CEO - Starburst Aerospace
Ivan Martinovic
Professor of Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at University of Oxford
Kay Firth-Butterfield
Executive Director of the Centre for Trustworthy Technology
Matthew Sanders
CEO of Humanity 2.0 and Longbeard
Stefaan Verhulst
Co-Founder & Chief Research & Development Officer of The GovLab
Stuart E. Eizenstat
Senior Counsel at Covington & Burling
