Authors

The strength of The Trusted Data and AI Journal lies in the diversity of its contributors. Our authors include researchers, practitioners, business leaders, consultants, educators, and subject matter experts who share a common commitment to advancing trustworthy knowledge in the fields of data and artificial intelligence.

Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the journal, our authors contribute perspectives spanning technology, governance, business, processes, leadership, and people. Together, they bridge research and practice by sharing innovative ideas, practical experiences, scientific insights, and thought-provoking perspectives that help organizations navigate the evolving world of Trusted Data and AI.

We are proud to present the authors whose expertise and contributions help shape the journal and inspire our growing international community.

Call for Contributors for the Trusted Data and AI Journal

The Trusted Data and AI Journal is a publication for professionals, leaders, and decision-makers who want to look beyond the noise of technology hype and focus on what actually makes data and AI work in practice: trust, governance, responsibility, and execution. It sits at the intersection of data management, governance, security, AI, and responsible innovation, treating these not as separate topics, but as part of the same professional reality.

What makes this journal especially relevant is that it is built for both depth and accessibility. It serves junior and senior professionals alike, as well as leaders who need clear perspectives on where the field is going and what organizations must do to build sustainable, trustworthy capabilities. The journal is not designed to follow hype cycles. It is designed to help readers think clearly, act responsibly, and connect strategic ambition with practical application.

We plan to publish four times a year, with a distinct theme for each quarter. This gives the journal rhythm, relevance, and a clear editorial identity throughout the year. The fourth quarter edition will look ahead and provide an outlook on the coming year: the emerging developments, shifts in priorities, and the questions professionals and leaders should already be preparing for now. Our preference is for original, self-produced content, because that is where distinctive voice and value are created. At the same time, the journal can also respond to important publicly available content, developments, and debates when they deserve serious interpretation and reflection.

For subscribers, this means the journal offers more than commentary. It offers orientation. Readers can expect articles, interviews, cases, reflections, and perspectives that help them better understand the changing relationship between trusted data, governed AI, and responsible innovation. The value lies not only in insight, but in relevance: content that can inform practice, strategy, governance decisions, and professional development. That editorial direction is consistent with the journal’s mission to connect practical application with strategic perspective.

For editors, contributors, and guest writers, the journal offers something equally compelling: a credible platform to shape the conversation. Writing for this journal means contributing to a publication that takes the foundations of data and AI seriously. It means engaging with an audience that is professionally involved, intellectually curious, and increasingly aware that trust, stewardship, accountability, architecture, quality, and governance are not side topics, but central conditions for success.

Just as important, contributing does not need to be burdensome. Not every expert wants to write a full article from scratch, and that should not be a barrier. The journal can work with interviews, expert conversations, co-created articles, and editorial support. In practice, that means an expert can bring ideas, experience, or a point of view, and the editorial team can help turn that into a well-structured and publishable piece. In that sense, the journal can function not only as a publication, but also as a publishing service: helping strong ideas reach an audience in a clear and professional form.

That model makes the journal particularly attractive to busy professionals, subject-matter experts, and senior leaders who do have something valuable to say, but do not always have the time or desire to draft full articles themselves. It lowers the threshold to contribute while maintaining editorial quality. It also broadens the kind of voices the journal can bring in: practitioners, governance leaders, architects, AI specialists, policy thinkers, and decision-makers who might otherwise remain outside the publishing process.

For prospective editors and contributors, the appeal is therefore threefold. First, the journal has a clear and differentiated positioning. Second, it reaches an audience that genuinely cares about trustworthy data and AI. Third, it offers a practical and supportive route to publication, whether through authored articles, interviews, or editorially shaped contributions. This combination makes it an attractive place not only to publish, but to build reputation, share expertise, and influence the direction of the field.

In a crowded landscape of AI commentary and fragmented data discussions, The Trusted Data and AI Journal offers a more integrated and mature proposition. It is a place for serious but accessible thinking. A place where trust and innovation are discussed together. And a place where contributors are not left alone with a blank page, but are actively helped to turn knowledge into meaningful publication. That is exactly what makes the journal interesting to subscribers and especially attractive to editors, guest writers, and experts who may want to contribute.

Write for The Trusted Data and AI Journal

The Trusted Data and AI Journal is looking for editors, guest writers, and expert contributors who want to help shape the conversation on trusted data, governed AI, and responsible innovation.

We publish four themed editions per year and are building a journal that connects strategy with practice, and thought leadership with real professional relevance.

You do not need to arrive with a finished article. We can work from an idea, an interview, a case, or an expert conversation, and help turn that into a strong publication-ready piece. This makes the journal an ideal platform for professionals who have valuable insights to share, but limited time to write everything themselves.

If you want to contribute to a serious, relevant, and growing publication at the intersection of data, governance, and AI, we would love to hear from you.

Authors

Dr. Michael Hahne

Dr. Michael Hahne

Dr. Michael Hahne, born in 1968, is a leading expert in the field of business intelligence with over two decades of experience in data processing and analysis. He holds a degree in mathematics with a focus on business informatics and a doctorate in economics (Dr. rer. oec.).

Erik Fransen

Erik Fransen is the founder of Vista Veritas and works as a consultant, trainer, and speaker in the fields of data governance, data management, and AI.

Erik Fransen

Erik Fransen

Erik Fransen is the founder of Vista Veritas and works as a consultant, trainer, and speaker in the fields of data governance, data management, and AI.