Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Denise McKenzie, a leading voice in digital governance, data ethics, and the responsible use of location data.
In a world where location data is increasingly becoming a form of currency and power, how do we ensure our practices remain transparent, ethical, and responsible?
As someone who believes the best way to solve problems is through action, Denise will demonstrate how we can build a better future of location data sharing through two key examples that are already solving these challenges:
PLACE - a Data Trust model built to restore government data sovereignty while unlocking ethical and responsible use of street level and aerial imagery for users across the world
Common Space - a new non-profit seeking to launch a Humanitarian and Development dedicated satellite constellation who has openly co-created their governance structure with the community, partners and users of their data
As part of the Open Data Institute’s Data Ethics Professional webinar series, we are thrilled to welcome Denise McKenzie, an international consultant, advisor, and strategic leader with over 25 years of experience across government, nonprofits, and public-private tech partnerships.
As an ODI-certified Data Ethics Professional and co-author of the groundbreaking Locus Charter, Denise has spent her career advocating for more equitable access to data and exploring how technology can best serve the public good.
Who Should Attend? Data professionals, policy makers, geospatial analysts, and anyone interested in digital governance, privacy, and building more equitable data ecosystems.
About the Speaker
Denise McKenzie is a passionate advocate for the public good, working at the intersection of digital governance, ethics, and trust. She is a member of the Space Advisory Board for OpenUK, former Chair of the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), and a co-host of the Geomob Podcast. Denise is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Society of Arts, holding a BA in Public Policy and an MSc in Sustainability.
Learn more about her work at denise-mckenzie.com.
Chair: Chair: Dr Kay Achenbach, Head of Data Ethics the ODI
As Senior Learning Specialist and Head of Data Ethics at the Open Data Institute, Kay delivers data literacy training to hundreds of learners each year across the public and private sector, including the UK Civil Service. She leads the delivery of Data Ethics Professionals and works directly with organisations to embed data ethics into workflows and projects. Kay has a background in geophysical research and worked for over a decade in secondary schools prior to joining the ODI.
About the event
The event will be held on Zoom, and you will be sent your link once you have booked.
The event is recorded and shared publicly afterwards, including the audience Q&A session.