Australia has banned social media for under-16s. The UK is set to follow. As governments race to regulate, a bigger question remains: are we designing platforms that are fundamentally incompatible with childhood? Bringing together perspectives from policy, marketing and psychology, this timely panel explores what comes after the ban, how platforms should be designed for young people, and where societal responsibility truly lies in shaping the future of childhood online.
Speakers:
Conall McDevitt, President, Penta | Ex-Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for South Belfast, Northern Ireland, SDLP
Rupen Desai, Una Terra Growth Fund | Presented Molly and the Machine at Cannes 2026
Dr Amrit Kaur, Clinical Psychologist
Moderated by:
Kaajal Shivdasani, CEO, The Nanson
