Toolkits, training modules, and research papers to help institutions, hosts, and citizens prepare for AI's impact on society.
Our first year concentrates on the sectors where AI's impact on societal readiness is most immediate.
AI diagnostics, patient trust, clinical decision support, and equitable access to AI-augmented care.
Algorithmic lending, fraud detection, financial inclusion, and regulatory frameworks for AI in finance.
Public service automation, citizen surveillance, policy readiness, and democratic accountability.
AI tutoring, assessment integrity, workforce preparation, and digital literacy across generations.
Foundational research papers and frameworks that guide our approach to AI societal readiness. See example session outputs in our Civic Briefs archive.
The foundational paper introducing the Societal Readiness Index and its six-pillar framework for measuring how prepared societies are for AI integration.
Our vision for civic infrastructure in the intelligence age. A declaration of principles guiding structured dialogue on AI's most pressing questions.
Methodology and comparative analysis of the Societal Readiness Index across regions. A detailed breakdown of pillar weights and scoring criteria.
Complete guide to the 7-phase protocol, room setup, and facilitation framework.
Download PDF →Onboarding document for curated participants: expectations, preparation, and output process.
Download PDF →How to facilitate a TownSquare session: question design, phase management, and synthesis techniques.
Download PDF →Physical and hybrid setup requirements, AV specifications, and room configuration for optimal dialogue.
Download PDF →Become a certified AI TownSquare host. Learn question design, facilitation techniques, and real-time synthesis. Hosts are trained on the AI TownSquare Protocol.
Preparation materials for curated participants. How to contribute effectively in a structured civic dialogue.
Framework for organizations to adopt AI TownSquare as part of their AI readiness strategy.
Every participant becomes part of a growing network of cross-sector voices shaping AI policy and readiness.
After our inaugural Dubai session on 3 April 2026, participants will be added to the alumni network. Members receive ongoing access to Civic Briefs, networking events, and opportunities to shape future sessions.
Join the Founding Cohort →Embeddable credentials for LinkedIn and professional profiles showing your contribution to AI civic dialogue.
Connect with fellow alumni by sector, city, or session. Build relationships across the cross-sector network.
Optional profiles showing the themes and insights you contributed to across sessions.
The foundational paper introducing the Societal Readiness Index and its six-pillar framework.
In DevelopmentHow structured civic dialogue produces more actionable output than traditional conferences and panels.
In DevelopmentAI TownSquare is building civic infrastructure for the intelligence age. Founding Institutions are selected—not solicited—based on demonstrated commitment to responsible AI. Selection is by invitation.
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