Two-day Workshopping Conference for collaborative research experts and those who want to get onto the game!
Collaborating with external partners enables university researchers to study phenomena “up close” while supporting effective interventions and knowledge transfer. As universities increasingly seek ways to engage with societal sectors, collaborative research practices are gaining attention. One pressing area that demands more collaboration is the digital transition across the public sector and media industries. Organizations in each domain face different challenges posed by the growing use of data and algorithms in daily practice and their implications for building relationships with the public.
This conference aims to bridge academia and professional practice by addressing critical questions centered on technology in their social- and organizational context. Our focus is not on hype-driven discussions about “Big Data” and “AI” but on the concrete challenges of ongoing socio-technical changes in public administration and media organizations.
We believe that researchers must immerse themselves in specific professional contexts where digitalization is happening. This involves diverse stakeholders with different perspectives, values, and needs. By embracing the complexity of real-life situations, researchers can collaborate effectively with practitioners and other external partners, leading to meaningful impact.
Over a two-day event on April 7th-8th, 2025, we will bring together experts in collaborative research from academia and various societal sectors to engage critically with one another on methods, challenges, opportunities, and paths forward. The conference will focus on sharing expertise and perspectives on collaboration between academia and the societal sectors of media industries and public management, with an emphasis on responsible AI and data practices.
Keynote speakers
We have two veterans of collaborative research:
When and where
The conference takes place on 7 and 8 April 2025 in Utrecht
How to participate
Participation is possible as non-presenting participant, workshop host/organizer or presenting participant in a workshop. See our call for participation here.
Registration
Non-presenting participant: 50 EUR
Presenting participant fee is included in workshop fee.