Webinars
Webinars by Data for Policy CIC
Data for Policy CIC offers dynamic, interactive webinars designed to address the evolving landscape of data science, AI, and their transformative impact on public policy. These webinars serve as a platform for experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to engage in deep, thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing topics in the field, including algorithmic governance, data ethics, and the societal implications of emerging technologies.
Key Features:
- Expert-Led Insights: Webinars feature leading voices from academia, government, and industry, discussing the latest trends and challenges.
- Interactive Format: Live Q&A sessions and open discussions encourage active engagement and knowledge sharing.
- Global Perspectives: Contributions from international experts ensure a diverse range of viewpoints on policy and technological developments.
- Timely and Relevant: From the latest developments in AI regulation to the role of data in crisis management, the webinars focus on timely issues that are shaping the future of governance.
Whether you’re a policymaker looking to understand the latest in AI regulation, an academic interested in data governance, or an industry expert navigating the ethical implications of AI, our webinars offer invaluable insights and foster an inclusive, solution-driven dialogue.
You can watch recordings and read transcripts of our past webinars below. Please contact us if you would like to organize a webinar related to our work.
Data for Peace: How Novel Data Sources and Technology Can Enhance Peace?
July 14, 2025
Hosted by Data for Policy CIC and Cambridge University Press, this webinar explored how novel data sources and emerging technologies can enhance peacebuilding efforts. Experts discussed the use of satellite imagery, AI, and citizen-generated data to improve early warning systems, conflict prevention, and humanitarian aid. The session addressed ethical challenges, dual-use risks, and the limits of quantitative methods. It emphasised the need for inclusive, rights-based frameworks and collaboration between technologists and peace practitioners to ensure digital innovation contributes to sustainable peace.
Digital Colonialism Zoom Talk
December 8, 2023
Data for Policy CIC hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Michael Kwet titled Digital Colonialism: The Evolution of the US Empire. The event focused on the impact of U.S. control over global digital infrastructure, exploring how this dominance affects global sovereignty, data rights, and power dynamics in the digital age. Dr. Kwet delved into the concept of digital colonialism, highlighting the challenges of data exploitation and control in shaping the future of global digital governance.
Algorithmic Rents: How Big Tech Platforms Control Attention and Shape Markets
April 3, 2024
Data for Policy CIC previously hosted a webinar featuring Tim O’Reilly (Founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media), Ilan Strauss, and Mariana Mazzucato (UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose). The speakers discussed how major tech platforms leverage their influence over user attention to shape markets, introducing the concept of algorithmic attention rents. This insightful conversation aimed to inform future regulatory approaches to digital platforms.