The Technology and Democracy Conference The Technology and Democracy Conference Information for attendees of the Technology & Democracy Conference, Cambridge 15 / 16 April 2024 10.00 am registration for a 10.30 am start Venue & Address Cripps CourtMagdalene College, Cambridge1-3 Chesterton RdArburyCambridgeCB4 3AD Access a map here. Find accessibility information on Magdalene’s website here. Access and Dietary Requirements Please let us know if you have any access or dietary requirements using this surveyor via email (minderoo@crassh.cam.ac.uk) All attendees are invited to a drinks reception and dinner at the end of the first day. Dress code for the conference and dinner are both business attire. A vegetarian menu will be served, please let us know if you require any dietary adjustments. List of attendees We will make a full list of attendees available ahead of the conference. It would be helpful if you could email us a short bio and photo of yourself for this purpose, via minderoo@crassh.cam.ac.uk Travel and accommodation We have budget available to assist with travel and accommodation. If you would like to request assistance in this matter, please email us at minderoo@crassh.cam.ac.uk Schedule A PDF version of the schedule is available to download here. Day 1: Monday 15 April 10:00 – 10:30 amWelcome and RegistrationGallery Room 10:30 – 10:50 amWelcome from Professor Gina NeffLecture Theatre 10:50 – 11:45 amFirestarter Panel: What are the Stakes for Technology & Democracy?Lecture Theatre 11:45 – 12:00 noonBreak 12:00 – 13:00Keynote from Professor Payal Arora: Questioning PowerLecture Theatre 13:00 – 14:00LunchGallery Room 14:00 – 15:00Simultaneous Working GroupsRooms 1-5 (and opportunities for informal discussions in Gallery Room) 15:00 – 15:30Break 15:30 – 16:30Simultaneous Working GroupsRooms 1-5 (and opportunities for informal discussions in Gallery Room) 16:30 – 16:45Break 16:45 – 17:35Panel: Technology and Democracy for Whom?Lecture Theatre (Close of formal events) 18:30Drinks ReceptionGallery Room 19:30Conference DinnerMagdalene College Formal Hall Day 2: Tuesday 16 April 10:00 – 10:30 amDay two welcome, coffee & pastriesGallery Room 10:30 – 11:30 amSimultaneous Working GroupsRooms 1-5 (and opportunities for informal discussions in Gallery Room) 11:30 – 11:45 amBreak 11:45 am – 13:00 pmKeynote from Professor Wendy Chun: Rebuilding TrustLecture Theatre 13:00 – 14:00LunchGallery Room 14:00 – 15:00Simultaneous Working GroupsRooms 1-5 (and opportunities for informal discussions in Gallery Room) 15:00 – 15:30Break, coffees etc. 15:30 – 16:30Closing Panel: Strengthening Democracies in 2024 and BeyondLecture Theatre 16:30 – 16:45Wrap up & Next StepsLecture Theatre Refreshments from 16:45 onwards. Working Sessions Our conference is arranged around a principle of open and inclusive discussion. Alongside keynotes and panels, there are several slots set aside for simultaneous working groups where we hope all will feel welcome to contribute, debate, and bring their expertise to the table. Attendees are welcome to choose working groups that interest them or to take the time for informal networking in the shared spaces. Day 1: First Slot – 14:00 – 15:00 The State of Power of Disinformation and Crisis Technology Data InfrastructuresAI and the Future of Work: Regulation for the UK and BeyondOnline Safety & Safety by Design Second Slot – 15:30 – 16:40 Who gets to talk about tech power?The UN Consultative Process: Deep Dive into AI and Creativity Tech, International Conflict and Geopolitical Change Money, Investment, & Tech Power Day 2: Third Slot – 10:30 – 11:30 am Democratic Participation in Decisions about TechGen AI and Intellectual Property Auditing, Testing, Monitoring, and Governing AI SystemsAI in the Street: Ensuring AI works for allFREE SLOT Fourth Slot – 14:00 – 15:00 Tech and Climate Goals How do we define and measure the ‘Good’ in digital societyHuman and Machine Intelligence as PartnersDisinformation in Context – Solutions and Ways ForwardFREE SLOT