his conference focuses on the societal, legal, and ethical challenges posed by AI and data-driven technologies, including data governance and cybersecurity, across different jurisdictions. Speakers will elucidate the roles of governments, corporations, and civil society and assess policy options at national, regional, and international levels. Discussions will explore how to build inclusive and sustainable digital economies by strengthening data governance, promoting innovation, and closing technological gaps.

The full two-day programme is now available from https://www.college-uaruhr.de/news-events/events/digital-ai-transformation-ethical-societal-legal-challenges

Registration: Online by 19 February 2026 the latest.

Location: UA Ruhr College for Social Sciences and Humanities, Lindenallee 39-41, 45127 Essen

RUB GI Contact: Prof. Dr. Thomas Feldhoff, Thomas.Feldhoff@rub.de