Shaping Data Futures: Co-production or Peril?

What happens when data research, such as AI, outouts are developed without public engagement? And what becomes possible when communities are invited in as co-creators? 

This lightning talk explores the risks of exclusion and the transformative potential of inclusive, participatory approaches to data research. Drawing on learning from the Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI), we will share real-world examples, raise critical questions, and offer practical insights. 

If you are interested in ethics, equity, and shifting power in data science, join us to reflect on how we can shape more just and accountable data futures together.