Liverpool City Region Civic Data Cooperative’s support for the ADR UK community: Why this conference matters
Categories: Blogs, Conferences, ADR Wales, YDG Cymru, ADR UK Partnership
18 August 2025
This blog, written by the Civic Data Cooperative (CDC), introduces their role as a Silver Sponsor of the ADR UK Conference 2025. It explores how CDC's community-first approach puts people at the heart of data, what attendees can expect from the conference, and how CDC is helping shape a more ethical and inclusive data landscape.
Putting people at the heart of data
At the Civic Data Cooperative (CDC), we believe data should serve people. Funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and hosted by the Civic Health Innovation Labs, our work focuses on unlocking the power of civic data to create real change. Whether shaping health services or supporting inclusive decision-making, CDC helps communities, researchers, and public bodies work together to ensure that data is used ethically, transparently, and impactfully.
Our mission is rooted in collaboration and innovation. As a silver sponsor of the ADR UK Conference 2025, we’re proud to support an event that reflects our core values—using administrative data for public good, building trust, and amplifying community voices. CDC brings a community-first perspective to the ADR UK ecosystem, championing meaningful engagement, ethical governance, and practical solutions that make data work for everyone.
Why the ADR UK Conference 2025 is a must-attend event
Held in Cardiff this September, the ADR UK Conference 2025 is a cornerstone event for anyone working with data. With over 250 sessions, keynotes, and workshops, attendees will explore how linked administrative data can improve outcomes across health, justice, education, and the economy.
CDC is proud to be part of the programme, and we especially invite attendees to join our pre-conference workshop on 16 September: Beyond the numbers: amplifying public and patient information with administrative data. This session spotlights how participatory research methods elevate the value and relevance of data-driven work. Expect practical tools, thought-provoking discussion, and examples of how public voices, when centred, can transform research impact. It reflects CDC’s belief that data should be shaped by, and accountable to, the people it represents.
How CDC supports the ADR UK community
CDC offers a bold, practical model for inclusive and ethical data governance. Through initiatives like the Residents’ Assembly on Data and AI, we’ve helped co-create one of the world’s first Community Charters on Data and AI—giving researchers, policymakers, and technologists a social licence to innovate responsibly. We don’t just advocate for transparency; we embed it in everything we do.
We also work across sectors to build the infrastructure needed for transformative research. Whether developing the Liverpool City Region Digital Commons or collaborating with NHS and local government partners, CDC makes it easier for ADR UK researchers to tap into rich, locally grounded insights. By prioritising public value and regional collaboration, CDC is helping shape a more equitable and democratic data landscape.
What attendees can gain from the conference
Attending ADR UK 2025 means joining a network of people who care deeply about using data for good. CDC is excited to help facilitate these conversations and bring a civic lens to every stage of the conference. Attendees will have the chance to:
- Explore cutting-edge research powered by linked administrative data
- Connect with experts across government, academia, and civil society
- Build skills through workshops covering governance, data linkage, and community engagement
- Discover new infrastructure like digital commons and trusted research environments
- Learn about collaborative models—including CDC’s approach to civic empowerment
- Spark new partnerships and ideas for future innovation
Explore the full ADR UK Conference 2025 programme
The ADR UK Conference 2025 is set to be a key event for the data research community, bringing together experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of administrative data research. To plan your visit and discover the full range of keynotes, workshops, and panels:
Tickets and workshops
Main conference tickets are now sold out, but you can still get involved by joining the pre-conference workshops on Tuesday 16 september. With 23 sessions on offer, it’s a great chance to build skills, connect with peers, and get ahead of the conversation.
