As technology and digital platforms continue to advance, data is increasingly central. However, many individuals are left out of data entirely, while others face unintended consequences of being included. This is deepening inequalities, and we must confront these challenges head-on to rebalance power dynamics within data.

This session will include nine lightning talks which will discuss various pathways of challenging power structures in data to ensure that everyone shares in the benefits from its collection and use - ultimately creating a fairer data future for all.