This two-day workshop explores the ethical dimensions of security-relevant research, with a special focus on the development and use of drone technologies. The first day provides a broader introduction to engineering ethics and the challenges of dual-use technologies through expert talks and open discussions. The second day shifts to a more focused and practice-oriented examination of responsibility, risk assessment, and ethical design choices in military and autonomous systems.
 
Day 1 – 24 March 2026 – General Workshop on Engineering ethics & responsibility  
14:00 – 15:00 Alex Bagattini and Scott Robbins (KIT): The Ethics of Dual Use 15:00 – 16:00 Rafaella Hillerbrand (KIT): Philosophical Risk Analysis and Dual Use 16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break 16:30 – 17:30 Armin Grunwald (KIT): Approaching Dual Use from the perspective of Technology Assessment 16:30 – 17:30 Working Session (World-Cafe): Drone Research Ethics 17:30 – 18:00 Discussion 19:00 Dinner  
Day 2 – 25 March 2026 – military systems design and responsibility – more internal  
09:00 – 10:00 Hauke Budig (TUHH): Ethical Hazard Analysis and Machine Learning Trustworthiness 10:00 – 11:00 Nathan Wood (TUHH): Ethics vs. Effectiveness in Military Technologies and Tactics 11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 – 13:00 Working Session: Coming up with ethical design choices/constraints 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:00 Group Planning & Discussion  
 
Contact PD Dr. Alexander Bagattini: a.bagattini@kit.edu

This two-day workshop explores the ethical dimensions of security-relevant research, with a special focus on the development and use of drone technologies. The first day provides a broader introduction to engineering ethics and the challenges of dual-use technologies through expert talks and open discussions. The second day shifts to a more focused and practice-oriented examination of responsibility, risk assessment, and ethical design choices in military and autonomous systems.
 
Day 1 – 24 March 2026 – General Workshop on Engineering ethics & responsibility  
14:00 – 15:00 Alex Bagattini and Scott Robbins (KIT): The Ethics of Dual Use 15:00 – 16:00 Rafaella Hillerbrand (KIT): Philosophical Risk Analysis and Dual Use 16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break 16:30 – 17:30 Armin Grunwald (KIT): Approaching Dual Use from the perspective of Technology Assessment 16:30 – 17:30 Working Session (World-Cafe): Drone Research Ethics 17:30 – 18:00 Discussion 19:00 Dinner  
Day 2 – 25 March 2026 – military systems design and responsibility – more internal  
09:00 – 10:00 Hauke Budig (TUHH): Ethical Hazard Analysis and Machine Learning Trustworthiness 10:00 – 11:00 Nathan Wood (TUHH): Ethics vs. Effectiveness in Military Technologies and Tactics 11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 – 13:00 Working Session: Coming up with ethical design choices/constraints 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:00 Group Planning & Discussion  
 
Contact PD Dr. Alexander Bagattini: a.bagattini@kit.edu

Do you have questions about ARRTI, our services or cooperation opportunities?
Then visit our monthly ARRTI consultation hours!
 
📅 When: Every first Wednesday of the month, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Karlsruhe, Douglasstr. 24, 2nd floor, room 204 or online

The consultation hour is open to everyone at KIT: students, lecturers, researchers, and founders.

Take this opportunity to talk to us about:
• Questions about existing ARRTI courses
• Opportunities to integrate tailored modules or events into your study programme
• Integration of ARRTI offerings into, e.g., your courses, graduate programmes, or research groups,
• Support with ethical reflection on your research and referral to relevant contacts
• Collaboration on third-party funding applications

☕ Coffee, tea, and biscuits will be available during the consultation hour – we look forward to chatting with you in a relaxed atmosphere!

📩 Registration: by email to nico.braehler@kit.edu or just drop by spontaneously.

Do you have questions about ARRTI, our services or cooperation opportunities?
Then visit our monthly ARRTI consultation hours!
 
📅 When: Every first Wednesday of the month, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Karlsruhe, Douglasstr. 24, 2nd floor, room 204 or online

The consultation hour is open to everyone at KIT: students, lecturers, researchers, and founders.

Take this opportunity to talk to us about:
• Questions about existing ARRTI courses
• Opportunities to integrate tailored modules or events into your study programme
• Integration of ARRTI offerings into, e.g., your courses, graduate programmes, or research groups,
• Support with ethical reflection on your research and referral to relevant contacts
• Collaboration on third-party funding applications

☕ Coffee, tea, and biscuits will be available during the consultation hour – we look forward to chatting with you in a relaxed atmosphere!

📩 Registration: by email to nico.braehler@kit.edu or just drop by spontaneously.