Increasing certainty with Responsible Computing

We are delighted to arrqange a pivotal full-day workshop: Increasing the Certainty of Digital Projects with Responsible Computing.

This intensive workshop aims to collaboratively develop a focused and actionable research agenda addressing three critical challenges facing the IT and digital industry:

• Systemic Digital/IT Failures: Preventing and mitigating large-scale technological breakdowns.
• Increasing Environmental Impact of Tech: Fostering a more sustainable digital ecosystem.
• Evidence of Unethical Practice in IT/Digital Industry: Promoting greater ethical conduct and accountability.

Why Attend?

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to:

• Contribute to a Foundational Research Agenda: Directly influence the future direction of research in responsible computing, shaping priorities for years to come.
• Collaborate with a Diverse Network: Engage with leading experts and passionate individuals from academia, industry, government, and civil society.
• Deepen Your Understanding: Gain insights into the state-of-the-art and critical gaps in addressing key responsible computing challenges.
• Share Your Expertise: Contribute your unique knowledge and perspectives to focused discussions and collaborative brainstorming sessions.
• Be at the Forefront of Change: Play a vital role in fostering a more ethical, sustainable, and resilient digital future.

Workshop Highlights:

The full-day workshop will feature:

• Inspiring keynote presentations from leading figures in the field.
• In-depth sessions exploring the state-of-the-art for each of the three core challenges.
• Interactive working groups focused on identifying key research questions and interdisciplinary opportunities.
• A dedicated session to review and discuss the potential development of responsible computing maturity models.
• Collaborative agenda-building activities to prioritize research directions.
• Opportunities for networking and building lasting connections.
• A concluding fireside chat with thought leaders reflecting on the future of responsible computing research.

Who Should Attend?

We encourage individuals with expertise and a strong interest in areas such as (but not limited to):

• Computer Science and Software Engineering
• Digital transformation programmes
• Ethics (Philosophy, Applied Ethics, AI Ethics)
• Environmental Science and Sustainability
• Social Sciences and Human-Computer Interaction
• Law and Policy
• Industry Professionals concerned with the societal impact of technology

Important Notes:

• Travel Costs: Attendees will be responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation costs to attend the workshop in London.

Optional Self-Funded Dinner: Following the workshop, there will be an optional self-funded dinner for those who wish to continue networking and discussions in a more informal setting. Details regarding the dinner location and booking will be shared with confirmed participants closer to the date.