New and emerging technologies — especially AI — are rapidly transforming the justice system. With this shift comes both opportunity and responsibility. This event will explore how AI is being used to protect children, support law enforcement, ensure ethical practices in legal systems, and strengthen digital trust and safety.
Key themes
AI & The Future of Justice
How generative Al is transforming policing, intelligence, and digital evidence- insights from Adobe’s global work.
Ethics in an AI-Powered Legal System
Exploring responsible use, risks, and the ethical leadership required in modern forensic and legal practice.
Technology for Truth & Safety
How Adobe tools support real investigations, combat exploitation and misinformation, and strengthen digital trust.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from a global expert with decades of experience at Adobe, working at the intersection of technology and child protection.
For any questions, please contact him.dlt@curtin.edu.au

John Penn II
John Penn II has over 40 years of experience in software development, including 25 years at Adobe, where he worked on iconic tools like Photoshop. After attending an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Conference, he was inspired to dedicate his skills on protecting children from on line exploitation. He is now a board member of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) with a mission to keep children safe from online dangers.