Register your interest for the Digitial Ethics Unconference event
Digitial Ethics Unconference
Date: Tuesday April 30th
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Location: TechUK, (Room 3&4)
This will be an invite-only event focused on facilitate meaningful discussions among responsible AI practitioners.
This event aims to facilitate meaningful discussions among responsible AI professionals. By providing a platform for topic proposals and group discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to exchange insights, address challenges, and foster collaboration in the field of ethical AI.
Finding popularity in the Tech sector in the mid-nineties, Unconference formats represented a move away from formal conferences with attendees given the freedom to create the event they wanted. This will be a participant-driven event.
Unlike traditional conferences, there's no predetermined agenda – We will be asking participants to suggest topics on the day. With some topics of interest including 'what is the most robust AI assurance technique?' 'Ranking the key blockers when operationalising AI ethics' and unpacking some of the ethical considerations related to driverless cars.
Ultimately, this will allow attendees to discuss some of the most significant and timely digital ethics issues facing us today This format will facilitate the exploration of diverse subjects; fostering creativity, peer-to-peer learning, and tackling rapidly changing areas of interest in ethical AI. It is an opportunity to build connections with those working in the field and engage in knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
This event is tailored for responsible AI practitioners, including techUK’s Digital Ethics Working Group and the wider digital ethics ecosystem for this inaugural gathering.
Join us to connect with fellow responsible AI practitioners across the digital ethics ecosystem. Whether you're looking to learn from others' experiences, contribute your insights, or expand your professional network, this event provides a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate within the digital ethics community.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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Katherine Holden
Katherine Holden
Katherine joined techUK in May 2018 and currently leads the Data Analytics, AI and Digital ID programme.
Prior to techUK, Katherine worked as a Policy Advisor at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Whilst working at the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) Katherine led AMRC’s policy work on patient data, consent and opt-out.
Katherine has a BSc degree in Biology from the University of Nottingham.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2019
Tess Buckley
Tess Buckley
Tess is the Programme Manager for Digital Ethics and AI Safety at techUK.
Prior to techUK Tess worked as an AI Ethics Analyst, which revolved around the first dataset on Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR), and then later the development of a large language model focused on answering ESG questions for Chief Sustainability Officers. Alongside other responsibilities, she distributed the dataset on CDR to investors who wanted to further understand the digital risks of their portfolio, she drew narratives and patterns from the data, and collaborate with leading institutes to support academics in AI ethics. She has authored articles for outlets such as ESG Investor, Montreal AI Ethics Institute, The FinTech Times, and Finance Digest. Covered topics like CDR, AI ethics, and tech governance, leveraging company insights to contribute valuable industry perspectives. Tess is Vice Chair of the YNG Technology Group at YPO, an AI Literacy Advisor at Humans for AI, a Trustworthy AI Researcher at Z-Inspection Trustworthy AI Labs and an Ambassador for AboutFace.
Tess holds a MA in Philosophy and AI from Northeastern University London, where she specialised in biotechnologies and ableism, following a BA from McGill University where she joint-majored in International Development and Philosophy, minoring in communications. Tess’s primary research interests include AI literacy, AI music systems, the impact of AI on disability rights and the portrayal of AI in media (narratives). In particular, Tess seeks to operationalise AI ethics and use philosophical principles to make emerging technologies explainable, and ethical.
Outside of work Tess enjoys kickboxing, ballet, crochet and jazz music.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- tessbuckley.me
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesssbuckley/
