This Spring, the international conference by AlgoSoc takes place in Amsterdam on 10-11 April. Under the theme of the research programme 'The Future of Public Values in the Algorithmic Society', the conference exlpores how automated decision-making systems and articifial intelligence can safeguard public values and human rights.
Realising public values in AI and algorithms is more than a technological challenge—it is a profound societal one, deeply influenced by social, cultural, and institutional contexts. Public values evolve alongside technological and social transformations, often shaped by complex power dynamics. While regulatory frameworks worldwide, such as the EU AI Act, emphasise ethical, secure, and lawful AI, their focus remains largely technology-centric.
The AlgoSoc conference seeks to broaden this perspective, emphasising AI as a societal challenge and considering the broader ecosystem of actors and interactions that influence the realisation of public values in digital technologies. Join AlgoSoc for two inspirational days of thought-provoking discussions and meaningful exchanges with leading experts and changemakers in the field!
Programme
The AlgoSoc conference is a two-day international platform for exploring and discussing public values in AI, algorithms, and their computational infrastructures. Over two days, you can immerse yourself in stimulating keynote speeches from Natali Helberger (University Professor of Law and Digital Technology at the University of Amsterdam), Tamar Sharon ( Professor of Philosophy, Digitalization and Society and co-Director of iHub at Radboud University), and Marietje Schaake (Director of Policy at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center and member of the UN AI Advisory Body), panel discussions, workshops, and paper presentations from a diverse range of disciplines and scholars from around the world. The event takes place in one of Amsterdam’s most renowned cultural hubs, housed in an iconic historic building in the heart of the canal district.
Check the full programme here!
Location
Felix Meritis
Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
You can find more information or register here!
For any inquiries or further information, please contact conference2025@algosoc.org.
