Deep Dive into Ethics: Workshop on Software Engineering Practices for Ethical Software
Date: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Workshop on Software Engineering Frameworks for Ethical Software at ADCOM 2024 offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge how software engineering frameworks can help incorporate ethical components into software in an non-intrusive manner. The workshop will be delivered through a series of lectures led by distinguished speakers. The workshop will be chaired by the Prof. Chandrashekar Ramanathan from the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B).
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Workshop Format:
This workshop will be conducted in a lecture-based format with open session for delegate interaction, featuring presentations by industry and academic experts on various aspects of software engineering including software frameworks, tools, and design patterns that help developers easily develop software that is compliant with the ethical requirements of the software.
Meet the Speakers:
The workshop will be led by these distinguished speakers, who will share their insights on how to address various ethical dimensions in software development.
Workshop Benefits:
- Learn from leading industry and academic figures on ethical considerations in software engineering.
- Gain valuable insights into topics like consent, bias, privacy, and accountability.
- Develop and use softwaer frameworks for navigating ethical dilemmas in your projects.
- Engage in discussions following the lectures to delve deeper into the presented topics.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for everyone involved in the software development lifecycle, including:
- Software engineers
- Developers
- Project managers
- Faculty members
Pre-requisites:
Maximum benefit can be derived from the workshop if attendees have prior knowledge in one or more of the following topics:
- Software development in Python or Java
- Design Patterns and Architecture Patterns
- Basic knowledge of AI / ML
- Data management tools and frameworks such as SQL, JDBC, Hibernate, etc.
By attending, you’ll be well-equipped to:
- Make informed ethical decisions in your software development endeavors.
- Foster a culture of responsible software engineering within your team.
- Contribute to building trust and positive societal impact through software.
- Incorporate the demands of compliance to ethics requirements in software
| Schedule – 17th DEC 2024 | |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Registration |
| 10:00 AM | Inaugural Introduction and expectations (ethical considerations in software engineering) – Prof. Ramanathan Chandrashekar, Dean Academics, IIIT-B |
| 10:15 AM | Foundation Talk 1 Ethics by Design in Software Development – Prakash Narayanan, Counsel, IBM, Compliance Officer for IBM India and South Asia. |
| Q&A | |
| 11:30 AM | Tea Break |
| 11:45 AM | Foundation Talk 2 Social Values and Principles in AI and Software Development – Prof. Frank Dignum, Leads Socially Aware AI group at Umea |
| Q&A | |
| 1:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 2:00 PM | Foundation Talk 3 Ethical Challenges of Bias in Data-Driven Applications – Mr. Vivek Karna Zivy, India |
| Q&A | |
| 3:15 PM | Tea Break |
| 3:30 PM | Foundation Talk 4 Frameworks for navigating ethical dilemmas – Ms. Srilakshmi Subramanian, Wipro, India |
| Q&A | |
| 4:45 PM | Valedictory |
| 5:00 PM | High tea |
