Programme

Opening remarks Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Opening remarks by the Panelists

Moderated Panel Discussion

Panel members

Evelyn Hübscher: Evelyne is a Professor at the Department of Public Policy. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence and a Lic. Phil. from the University of Zurich. Before joining CEU in 2010, she was a pre-doc at the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) in Vienna. During the academic year of 2021/2022, she was a Jean Monnet Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (European University Institute, Florence).

Lisa Duschek: Lisa is an expert in AI, data and technology, with an interdisciplinary background in AI, GIS, psychosocial interventions, journalism and law. She is the founder of CodeFactory Vienna and iRES, and Machine Learning Lead at the NGO MapAid Global. In addition to her entrepreneurial activities, she researches and teaches on topics such as AI transparency, algorithmic fairness and data-driven decision-making. As a freelance journalist, she is committed to fact-based education about technology and its social impact. 

Kenning Arlitsch: Kenning is the director of the CEU Library. Prior to accepting the position at CEU he served for ten years as dean of the library at Montana State University, where he led a research library actively engaged in student success, statewide collaboration, and the university’s research enterprise. He has also held positions in library instruction, digital library development, and IT services. His funded research has focused on search engine optimisation, as well as measuring impact and use of digital repositories.

Vote of thanks by Dorottya Sallai