The Program
09:00
Panel: Technically complicated and uncertain in terms of data protection law, but unbeatably effective. Why civil society needs to have more confidence in AI. (Track: Between engagement and algorithms)
- | Festsaal |
Dr. Christoph Schubert
(Digital City Department, City of Leipzig) and
Jessica Braun
(City of Leipzig)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a topic for the future; it is already changing how we live, work, and engage with society. But while companies and public authorities are increasingly using AI technologies, civil society often lags behind. Is it too complex, too uncertain, too many unanswered questions? Or is it a missed opportunity for greater public welfare, participation, and innovation? AI offers enormous potential for civil society action, from the automation of processes to data-based campaigns and new forms of participation. At the same time, pressing questions arise: How can data protection and ethics be guaranteed? Where are the limits and risks? And how can AI be designed in such a way that it truly serves the common good? In this discussion, we want to highlight specific examples, challenges, and solutions and discuss together how civil society can use AI responsibly and courageously.
10:30
Coffee break
- | Wandelhalle |
Posters and Stands
11:00
Innovation meets inclusion: Digital accessibility for cultural institutions – Part 1 (Track: Between engagement and algorithms)
- | Festsaal | German
Dr. Daria Luchnikova
(Municipal Commissioners for People with Disabilities)
Digital solutions—from accessible websites and assistive apps to hybrid educational formats—open up new opportunities for cultural participation for people with disabilities.
The workshop aims to:
- raise awareness of the importance of digital accessibility,
- present concrete, innovative solutions,
- highlight the needs and challenges faced by cultural institutions,
- foster networking and potential collaborations,
- provide inspiration for practical implementation.
Both workshops build on one another and should therefore be booked together.
12:30
Lunch break
- | Wandelhalle |
Posters and Stands
13:30
Innovation meets inclusion: Digital accessibility for cultural institutions – Part 2 (Track: Between commitment and algorithm)
- | Festsaal | German
Dr. Daria Luchnikova
(Municipal Commissioners for People with Disabilities)
Digital solutions—from accessible websites and assistive apps to hybrid educational formats—open up new opportunities for cultural participation for people with disabilities.
The workshop aims to:
- raise awareness of the importance of digital accessibility,
- present concrete, innovative solutions,
- highlight the needs and challenges faced by cultural institutions,
- foster networking and potential collaborations,
- provide inspiration for practical implementation.
Both workshops build on one another and should therefore be booked together.
15:00
Coffee break
- | Wandelhalle |
Posters and Stands
15:30
Using AI responsibly as a civil society (Track: Between engagement and algorithm; conducted by D64 – Zentrum für Digitalen Fortschritt e.V.)
- | Festsaal | German
How can the use of artificial intelligence be shaped in line with democratic values? To answer this question, D64 has worked with over 50 civil society organizations to develop a code of conduct with eight guidelines. This code is intended to provide guidance on the responsible use of AI to any association, regardless of its size or technical expertise. We provide an overview of what the Code of Conduct contains and how it can be used, and we would like to look at possible hurdles and challenges together with you.
