Two-day conference: Making a Difference: Societal Impact through Collaborative Research

Dates: April 7–8, 2025 
Location: De Zalen van Zeven, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Bringing together experts from academia and societal sectors, this conference will explore the methods, challenges, and opportunities of collaborative research.

Key Themes Collaboration Across Sectors:

• Focus on academia, media industries, and public management.
• Responsible AI and Data Practices: Emphasizing ethical and impactful approaches.
• Pathways Forward: Identifying opportunities for innovation and meaningful engagement.

With keynotes by Payal Arora, Minna Ruckenstein and Rob Kitchin. 

The goal is to learn more about how to practice collaborative research that bridges academia and the professional field.