Real Futures: Data Ethics Masterclass + Workshop

​As organisations accelerate their use of data and AI, ethical challenges have become unavoidable, from questions of consent and bias to issues of accountability and trust. This masterclass demystifies data ethics by moving beyond abstract principles into lived experience. Through interactive ethical games and real-world scenarios, participants explore how values, governance, and design choices shape responsible data use.

​Desired outcomes:

• ​Develop a practical understanding of data ethics frameworks and why they matter.

• ​Experience ethical decision-making through simulated dilemmas.

• ​Learn how to balance innovation, compliance, and public trust.

• ​Leave with a clear ethical checklist and decision compass for use in projects.

​Agenda:

​Duration: 3hrs

• ​Introduction (20 min) – Why data ethics matters: bias, consent, transparency, accountability.

• ​Frameworks & Principles (30 min) – Overview of major ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, DIFC, OECD, REDF).

• ​Ethical Games (100 min) – Interactive dilemmas:

  • ​“Data Dilemmas” game based on Rushworth Kidder’s 4 ethical dilemmas .

  • ​Live poll on what’s “ethical vs acceptable.”

• ​Reflection & Debrief (30 min) – Extract key principles and how to apply them in real-world projects.

​This event is open to any students, researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, professionals - anyone, with a business, start-up or scale up.

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