An evidence release
A short research briefing linked to TRUST TRACE, with its coverage and sources visible.
Concept · name proposed to the Board, 13 Nov 2026
Trust Across Boundaries Day
Planning target: 8 August 2028
An independently organized day that brings research and real-world experience together to explore what makes trust warranted, and how trustworthy relationships, institutions and technologies can be built.
The Idea
A Day That Grows Out of the Work
The first campaign would focus on trust in an AI-shaped world, within the Foundation’s broader commitment to trust across disciplines, sectors and cultures. It should grow out of a program that already has substance: TRUST TRACE, regular dialogues, a newsletter and partners who want to take part.
The date 8/8/2028 repeats the number eight and reads the same in common date formats. The meaning comes from the program, not the date.
Road to 2028
Building Toward the Day
Proposed timeline · each step depends on review and capacity
| Jan–Mar 2027 | Dialogue pilot, newsletter and a clearly labelled TRUST TRACE preview. |
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| Apr–Jun 2027 | Review the pilot; map partners across research, practice and affected communities. |
| Jul–Dec 2027 | A short annual research briefing and, if capacity allows, a modest online trust forum. |
| Jan–Jul 2028 | Confirm co-hosts and theme; prepare an evidence brief, a discussion toolkit and the program. |
| 8 August 2028 | The first Trust Across Boundaries Day. |
A First Program
What the Day Could Include
A central dialogue
Scientists and stakeholders on trust in an AI-shaped world, with questions from people affected.
Partner conversations
Optional local or online discussions using a shared question guide.
An open-question record
The questions the day did not resolve, and what each needs next: research, practice or dialogue.
Status
An Independent Initiative
This is a Foundation-led initiative in planning. We plan an independently organized day, with official recognition sought over time. Other trust-related days and campaigns already exist; we will acknowledge them and explore collaboration before launching this initiative.
Taking part will not require membership.