[Responsible-digital-futures] The Ethical Data Initiative Stakeholder Forum: Framing the Future of the Global Research Commons

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues,


On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative team, I would like to invite you
to the *Ethical Data Initiative Stakeholder Forum: Framing the Future of
the Global Research Commons *on Monday 5th October 2026, 14h00 - 17h00 BST.


As data-driven research reshapes global science, industry, and governance,
a critical question remains: how do we ensure that the infrastructures we
build are both technologically robust and socially fair?


To address this challenge, the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI), in
collaboration with the University of Exeter and the Technical University of
Munich, are hosting a Stakeholder Forum on the afternoon of Monday 5th
October, preceding the Research Data Alliance's 27th Plenary meeting (RDA
P27) which runs from 6th to 8th October in London.


The event will begin with a minute of silence to honour and remember
Professor Jason Arday. We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of
Professor Jason Arday. Professor Arday was a powerful voice for equality
and inclusion, and, importantly, someone who genuinely cared about creating
opportunities for others. His leadership and commitment to widening
participation and challenging inequalities in higher education made a
lasting impact far beyond academia.


*Open letter on the need for anti-racism in UK universities* at
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2026-August/006700.html


The afternoon features two complementary panel discussions: the first
examines the governance of data sharing to ensure research commons remain
inclusive and equitable, while the second explores the practical challenges
of reconciling complex management principles such as FAIR, CARE, and TRUST.
Together, these sessions provide a strategic roadmap for moving beyond
theory to build robust, socially responsible data infrastructures.


This pre-plenary event will unite leading global voices in research
governance, international funding, and data policy to bridge the gap
between technical infrastructure and ethical stewardship.


In-person attendance is limited (please register asap), but online
participation is open to all through the Stakeholder Forum registration
page.


For more information and event agenda see at
https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2026/08/11/bringing-ethics-to-the-global-research-commons-the-edi-stakeholder-forum-at-the-rda-p27/


Best wishes,


Suchith (on behalf of the EDI Team)


Professor Suchith Anand

Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and
International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science
Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate

https://spspa.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?username=sa1131

https://ethicaldatainitiative.org
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