18 -19
Jun

ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass 2026: Livestreamed Keynotes

Due to high demand, the ARDC will be livestreaming and recording 2 key presentations from the Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass.
Robert McLellan, Language Data Commons of Australia
Robert McLellan, University of Queensland, Language Data Commons of Australia, presenting at the 2025 Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass. Image: Marc Grimwade / ARDC

About the Event

Due to exceptional interest, the 2026 ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass is now fully booked, and we can no longer process new registrations or ticket inquiries. We have opened registrations for 2 key livestreamed sessions. These unique sessions provide an overview and essential framing for the in-person workshops and talks that follow each day. We recommend registering for both, and we will send links to access the livestream environment closer to the event.

The in-person workshops will not be livestreamed or recorded, but future opportunities to participate in Indigenous Data Governance workshops will be provided.

Livestreamed Sessions

SessionPresenter(s)DateTime (AEST)
Indigenous Data Governance and SovereigntyRobert McLellanThursday 18 June (Day 1)10:10 to 10:55 am
Introducing the Framework for the Governance of Indigenous DataProfessor Marcia Langton, Robert McLellan, Associate Professor Kristen SmithFriday 19 June (Day 2)9:50 to 10:50 am

Who Should Attend

  • Data custodians working with Indigenous data from:
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
    • universities and research organisations
    • the private sector, including not-for-profits
    • the galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) sector
    • all levels of government
  • Researchers in any discipline who collect or work with Indigenous data

About ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass 2026

The sold out ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to ethically manage Indigenous data, respecting the cultural protocols and sovereignty of Indigenous communities. It will build the capacity of researchers to engage with Indigenous data, fostering a culturally sensitive and informed approach to data-driven projects.

Learn more about ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass 2026.

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