The Digital Ethics Summit 2023, organized by techUK, convened on December 6, 2023, in Central London. This seventh annual summit brought together leading academics, philosophers, lawyers, technology experts, policymakers, and other key stakeholders to discuss the ethical implications of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
Key topics addressed included the UK's approach to AI regulation, focusing on the AI White Paper and the necessity for expedited action. Sessions also explored the legal, social, and ethical considerations of personalized healthcare, the role of AI assurance, auditing, and standards in implementing the AI White Paper, public engagement's importance in building trust in AI, and the ethical future of employment in Britain.
The summit featured notable speakers such as Professor Gina Neff, Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy at the University of Cambridge, and David Bloom, Chairman of Kao Data. Attendees had opportunities for networking and engaging in discussions on the responsible use of new technologies.
This event was particularly relevant for professionals in technology, law, healthcare, and policy sectors, offering insights into the ethical challenges posed by AI and strategies for responsible innovation.
Speakers(9)
Alex Chalmers
Platform Lead at Air Street Capital
Alex Chalmers is Platform Lead at Air Street Capital, a venture capital firm investing in AI-first companies. He contributes to the annual State of AI Report and has experience advising leading technology companies.
Andrew Strait
Head of Societal Resilience at AI Security Institute
Bea Longworth
Government Relations EMEA at NVIDIA
Dr. Kevin Macnish
Head of Ethics and Sustainability Consulting at Sopra Steria
Dr. Kevin Macnish is Head of Ethics and Sustainability Consulting at Sopra Steria, with extensive experience in digital ethics and sustainability projects across various sectors. He has published over 50 academic works in ethics and technology.
Florian Ostmann
James Maddison
Senior Consultant at ODI
James Maddison leads the ODI's consultancy offerings on data ethics, working with organizations to address ethical considerations in data-enabled projects and services.
Professor Gina Neff
Executive Director at Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy, University of Cambridge
Professor Gina Neff is the Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy at the University of Cambridge. She researches the effects of digital information expansion on workers and daily life and has authored several books on the subject.
Sue Daley OBE
Director, Technology and Innovation at techUK
Sue Daley OBE leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work, including programs on cloud, data protection, AI, digital ethics, and emerging technologies. She is recognized as one of the most influential people in UK tech.
Wiktoria Kulik
Head of Digital Ethics Consulting at Sopra Steria
Wiktoria Kulik leads Digital Ethics consulting at Sopra Steria, assisting clients in embedding digital ethics solutions. She previously served as a policy advisor at the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and holds degrees in Philosophy and Computer Science.
Event Details
- Date
- December 6, 2023
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Central London
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Professionals in technology, law, healthcare, and policy sectors.
- Attendees
- Approximately 300 attendees.