Event Details

This workshop offers a unique exploration into how legislative frameworks, innovative data analysis, and artificial intelligence are important tools in the fight against modern slavery.

Tackling Modern Slavery: The Role of Regulation, Data, and AI

Join us for a special event sponsored by Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), held in the Lancaster University's Suite at Lancaster Castle. This session is dedicated to combating modern slavery, showcasing pioneering research, collaborations, and activities conducted at LUMS. Discover how regulation, data, and artificial intelligence play a crucial role in eradicating this pressing issue.

This workshop offers a unique exploration into how legislative frameworks, innovative data analysis, and artificial intelligence are important tools in the fight against modern slavery. Join us to uncover the latest strategies, engage with experts in the field, and learn how regulation and technology can empower us to make a significant impact. This workshop is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of the complexities of modern slavery and explore how cutting-edge technology can be harnessed in the pursuit of freedom and justice for all.

In this workshop, you'll see how WikiRate (an open data platform powered by the community) is pioneering the use of data to study modern slavery compliance, providing important insights that drive change. A team from Lancaster University will showcase how AI can be used to assess modern slavery risk. Furthermore, as an integral part of our program, the Knowledge and Action Hub: Modern slavery, justice and complex supply chains at the Pentland Centre will host a roundtable discussion on the roles of regulation and awareness in eradicating slavery.

The conference will be held at Lancaster University's Suite at Lancaster Castle; more details about the castle are available here.

Programme

Location: Lancaster Castle - next to the train station.

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Registration and Welcome Coffee

• Welcome attendees
• Brief introduction to the day's objectives

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: WikiRate Presentation (60 Minutes)

• By Auréliane Froehlich
• Presentation on how WikiRate, an open data platform, is pioneering the use of data to study modern slavery compliance and its impacts.

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM: Using AI to assess modern slavery risk (30 Minutes)

• By Dr. Mahmoud Gad
• Presentation on how AI technology can be used for assessing modern slavery risk disclosures.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Networking Lunch

• An opportunity for attendees to engage in discussions and network with speakers, researchers, and fellow participants.
• Lunch provided.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Modern Slavery Hub Roundtable Discussion (60 Minutes)

• Professors Jan Bebbington, Linda Hendry and Steven Young.
• A comprehensive roundtable featuring key researchers and experts from the Modern Slavery Hub at the Pentland Centre, focusing on the roles of regulation, awareness, and technology in eradicating slavery.
• Open floor for questions to speakers and panelists

1:45 PM - 14:00 PM: Closing Remarks (15 Minutes)

The organisers are grateful to Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) for financial support.

Good Parking can be found here- Dallas Road Pay & Display Car Park, Dallas Rd, Lancaster, LA1 1TW or pay and display on the road outside the castle. For those arriving by train, the train station is a very short walk to the castle; around 2 minutes.