Zandy Ring

Head of Trust and Safety Automattic

Zandy Ring is the Head of Trust & Safety at Automattic, where she leads efforts to protect user rights, strengthen platform safety, and ensure accountability across the open web. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Tumblr—one of the platforms she now supports—giving her unique perspective on both the opportunities and challenges of running a global social media community. Over the past 13 years at Automattic, Zandy has held a variety of roles spanning support, operations, and talent, building a deep understanding of how people and platforms thrive together.

Conference Day One - Tuesday 23rd March 2027

11:10 AM Panel Discussion: Adapting to Age-Based Restrictions: Implementing Youth Safety Rules in Practice

As social media bans and age-based restrictions accelerate globally, platform leaders are at the forefront of implementing them in real world environments. This session explores how platforms are implementing new requirements while balancing safety, compliance and user experience. Join this session to learn:

Dissecting how platforms are progressing with social media ban transitions and current challenges.
Discuss how platforms can design family engagement strategies that build trust and adoption.
Navigating the fine line of regulatory transitions whilst also minimising disruption and unintended risk.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Zandy.

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