On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) at the TUM Think Tank and the University of Exeter, we invite you to participate in our next multi-stakeholder Annual Townhall Meeting. This event serves as a vital touchstone for our global community to reflect on our progress and co-create the roadmap for the year ahead. The event will be held at the TUM Think Tank, Munich School of Politics and Public Policy, Richard-Wagner-Straße 1, 80333 Munich, on Thursday, 12 March 2026.

The event and workshop will bring together EDI Affiliates, selected experts and key stakeholders to discuss the future of data ethics and ethical research, while collaboratively shaping plans for our activities and community. The programme will include updates on ongoing EDI activities in education, policy, research and engagement, as well as insights from leading data practitioners, global institutions, and policy networks.

We warmly invite EDI Affiliates, partners, and members of the wider community—including researchers, practitioners, and policymakers—to join us for a day of collaboration, insight, and strategic planning.

Coordinated by the University of Exeter and the TUM Think Tank at the Technical University of Munich, the EDI continues to expand its reach. Following our successful transition to a biannual event format, featuring our large-scale Spring Townhall and our focused Autumn Virtual Workshop, we are excited to bring our community back together in person and online to strengthen the bonds that drive our mission forward.

How to Join Us

If you are not yet an EDI Affiliate but would like to become more involved in our working groups and community activities, we invite you to register as an EDI Affiliate here.

We look forward to welcoming you on 12 March as we continue our mission to foster a transparent, responsible, and human-centric approach to data.