Workshop
AI and democracy: From values to action
28 May 2025, 4 p.m.
Arena21 at MuseumsQuartier
Museumsplatz 7
1010 Vienna
In times of political polarisation and increasing global competition, this workshop explores how to embed democratic principles in AI development. Through brief inputs and interactive discussions, participants will identify strategies for equitable data infrastructures, participatory governance, and community-led AI—turning values into action for a more inclusive and accountable AI ecosystem.
Co-hosted by Astrid Mager & Katja Mayer, Senior Scientist at the Centre of Social Innovation ZSI:
With contributions from:
Astrid Mager, Senior Academy Scientist at the Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW)
Teki Akuetteh, Founder and Executive Director of the Africa Digital Rights Hub LBG
Siddhi Gupta, Inclusive AI Lab and Assistant Professor, Creative Education at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Michael Veale, Associate Professor in digital rights and regulation at the Faculty of Laws, University College London
Sebastian Kneidinger, Policy Advisor at epicenter.works
This workshop is part of the Digital Humanism Conference that will take place from 26 to 28 May 2025 in Vienna. This year, the conference takes place under the motto: “Shaping our digital future”. The conference brings together global thinkers, innovators, and policymakers to explore Digital Humanism’s potential. Discover key topics, meet leading experts, and gain actionable insights shaping our collective future. Information technology is profoundly transforming our societies, with artificial intelligence opening new avenues for technological innovation. At the same time, there are significant concerns about how to sustain and advance democracy, human rights, inclusion, diversity, and environmental regeneration in the digital age, ensuring these benefits are accessible to all.
Programme and registration: https://dighum.wien/