Beyond Technology: AI & Data for the Common Good

Name: Beyond Technology: AI & Data for the Common Good
Start: 2026-09-17T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-17T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Bertelsmann Stiftung

Bertelsmann Stiftung, berlinThursday, Sep 17 · 5:30 PM

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What if the most valuable use of AI isn’t automation, but helping people make **better decisions in situations of uncertainty**? Join **Women in Big Data Berlin** and the **Bertelsmann Stiftung** for an evening exploring how AI and data can support evidence-based decision-making and create meaningful social impact. As AI moves from experimentation into everyday work, we want to look beyond what the technology can do and ask **how we can use it responsibly, who benefits, and what it takes to build trustworthy systems that serve the common good.** We’ll hear practical examples from experts working across AI, data, policy and social impact, including: * **AI-powered knowledge management** that makes information findable, contextualised and traceable * **Research agents for policy** that turn complex questions into evidence synthesis, research gaps and decision-ready options * **Responsible AI by design**, including human oversight, data protection, transparency and quality checks * **Impact beyond automation**, focusing on better decisions, learning and long-term organisational capacity **Agenda** **17:30–18:15 \| Registration & Snacks** **18:15–18:30 \| Welcome & Opening Remarks** [Carsten Große Starmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-gro%C3%9Fe-starmann-16547144/), Vice President, Bertelsmann Stiftung [Anita Fechner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anfech/), Women in Big Data Berlin **18:30–18:50 \| Keynote: AI for Good** [Dr. Katarzyna Stoltmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarzyna-kasia-stoltmann-6b7656116/), Women in Big Data Berlin **18:50–19:20 \| AI & Data for the Common Good** [Dr. Helena Bakic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakich/), Data Science Lab [Dr. Jens Preußner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpreussner/), Digitalization and the Common Good **19:20–20:00 \| Panel Discussion** Moderated by [Aliya Boranbayeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliyaboranbayeva/) **20:00–21:00 \| Networking Reception** Whether you work in **AI, data, policy, research,

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