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 ∂does-not-exist.kit edu