09/18/2025
Keynote:
Ethical
Responsibility
in Innovation
Plenary Room
9:30 – 10:30 am
Ethical responsibility in innovation – How we can shape technology wisely and fairly
Description:
Innovation drives us forward – but who bears responsibility for its impact? Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital technologies open up fascinating possibilities, yet they also raise pressing ethical questions. How can we shape progress sustainably, minimize risks, and ensure that new technologies are used for the benefit of society?
Prof. Dr. Alena Buyx, one of Germany’s leading ethics experts, highlights in her keynote which ethical guidelines are essential for innovation – and why project managers, as key decision-makers, carry a special responsibility.
Key Takeaways:
With her interdisciplinary expertise and profound understanding of the societal, political, and economic impacts of emerging technologies, Prof. Buyx offers concrete insights and thought-provoking impulses for shaping a responsible future.
This keynote offers valuable insights on:
- Ethical principles in dealing with AI and emerging technologies – How to guide innovation responsibly.
- Bias, fairness, and transparency – Why ethical challenges are often more complex than they appear.
- Trust in technology – What frameworks are needed to foster acceptance.
- Project management as a key role – How leaders can actively address and shape ethical considerations.
Prof Dr Alena Buyx
Former Chair of the German Ethics Council, Professor of Ethics in Medicine and Health Technologies
