Data for Policy Fireside Chat:Governance of/with AI: Implications for Data, Infrastructure, and Tech Sovereignty
Data for Policy Fireside Chat — Data for Policy 2026 (DfP'26) Conference Preview
A community session with the conference chairs to help you prepare for Data for Policy 2026 (DfP'26), taking place 8–10 September 2026 at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
Submission deadline: 1 June 2026
For submission & guidelines, visit the conference page here
About this session
Join us for a direct conversation with the conference chairs of Data for Policy 2026, themed "Governance of/with AI: Implications for Data, Infrastructure, and Tech Sovereignty". This is your chance to get insider clarity on the conference agenda, submission process, and conference tracks — so you can submit with confidence.
What will be covered
A concise overview of the conference theme, highlighting how AI is reshaping governance, geopolitics, and decision-making, along with its implications for data, infrastructure, and tech sovereignty.
The overall vision and direction of Data for Policy 2026 — key thematic priorities and conference agenda
Call for abstracts, full papers, and panel proposals — deadlines and what reviewers are looking for
Standard focus areas spanning the breadth of data and policy research
Special track: Digital Statecraft: From Principles to Practice — a combined research and practitioner track leading to a special collection in Data & Policy (Cambridge University Press)
We look forward to welcoming you and engaging in a rich and timely discussion.
Session Speakers
Data for Policy 2026 Leadership:
Dr Manuel Portela - Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Prof Carlos (Chato) Castillo - Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Prof Vladimir Estivill-Castro - Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Dr Migle Laukyte - Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Dr Antoni Rubi-Puig - Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Data for Policy General Chairs
Dr Zeynep Engin - Data for Policy CIC
Prof Jon Crowcroft - University of Cambridge · The Alan Turing Institute
Dr Stefaan Verhulst - The GovLab, New York University
Please note:
As this is a community event, participation will be limited. The meeting link will be shared directly with registered participants.
This session will be recorded and shared on the Data for Policy YouTube channel. You are welcome to keep your camera off if you prefer — though we warmly encourage participants to turn cameras on and engage actively in the discussion.