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About the event

Welcome to the FARI Conference 2023!

The FARI Conference is Brussels' first-of-its kind international conference that gathers technology and policy experts, decision-makers, and the civil society to discuss how innovation in the field of AI, data, and robotics can be more beneficial to society.

It attracts 400 participants from various sectors of the society not only to create a stronger community of public and private technology and city players, but to also shape an ethical AI, data, and robotics ecosystem through concrete recommendations for the Brussels-Capital Region.

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Conference Theme

Eight international sessions surrounding “Local and Sustainable AI, Data, and Robotics”

Localism:Responsible AI, data, and robotics at the city level

Developing a smart city with the use of AI, data, and robotics entails a series of actions and decisions done within the context of that city and the community. This is called “AI localism” (Verhulst & Sloane, 2020). It is a problem solving approach that requires both immediacy and proximity, so decision-makers could better understand and calibrate AI policies and technologies for local conditions.

How are cities around the world contextualizing their AI and robotics based on their unique needs? How do we make sure AI will solve a city-specific challenge while keeping at par with AI policies and trends in Europe and internationally?

Localism:Responsible AI, data, and robotics at the city level

Developing a smart city with the use of AI, data, and robotics entails a series of actions and decisions done within the context of that city and the community. This is called “AI localism” (Verhulst & Sloane, 2020). It is a problem solving approach that requires both immediacy and proximity, so decision-makers could better understand and calibrate AI policies and technologies for local conditions.

How are cities around the world contextualizing their AI and robotics based on their unique needs? How do we make sure AI will solve a city-specific challenge while keeping at par with AI policies and trends in Europe and internationally?

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Sustainability:Preserving environment, social, and economic vitality

Training one AI system can emit over 250,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. On the other hand, a PwC report shows that AI can help increase global GDP by up to 14 % by 2030. Roboticists are finding many ways to aid our societal needs, but many are also finding sustainable robotics engineering a challenge.

How do we balance the use of these technologies as an engine for growth, while at the same time solving its disruptive effect on global sustainability?

In the development of AI and robotics technologies, how do we make sure we integrate environmental health, social equity, and economic vitality to address our current needs without compromising the future?

Sustainability:Preserving environment, social, and economic vitality

Training one AI system can emit over 250,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. On the other hand, a PwC report shows that AI can help increase global GDP by up to 14 % by 2030. Roboticists are finding many ways to aid our societal needs, but many are also finding sustainable robotics engineering a challenge.

How do we balance the use of these technologies as an engine for growth, while at the same time solving its disruptive effect on global sustainability?

In the development of AI and robotics technologies, how do we make sure we integrate environmental health, social equity, and economic vitality to address our current needs without compromising the future?

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Citizen Engagement:Involving citizens for better digital transformation

How do we make sure the future of AI, data, and robotics will serve the Common Good? How should these technologies be implemented to address pressing challenges such as climate crisis, humanitarian conflicts, and health crisis, while respecting fundamental rights and ethical safeguards? How can citizen engagement play a role in all of these?

Citizen Engagement:Involving citizens for better digital transformation

How do we make sure the future of AI, data, and robotics will serve the Common Good? How should these technologies be implemented to address pressing challenges such as climate crisis, humanitarian conflicts, and health crisis, while respecting fundamental rights and ethical safeguards? How can citizen engagement play a role in all of these?

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Event Program

We will release the conference schedule soon!

Sponsor Packages

The following sponsor packages are available:

Premium Package

PLATINUM

€10.000excluding VAT
  • Logo on the main page of the sponsored conference
  • Company information, brochures, or other materials distributed at the conference registration booth
  • Official Partner
  • 10m2 exhibit space on the platinum sponsors' floor
  • VIP moment: Three secured slots for sponsor’s representatives, including a VIP lunch
  • Sponsor banner at the meeting locations
  • One keynote/invited speech of a sponsor representative
  • Conference awards in the name of the sponsor

GOLD

€6000excluding VAT
  • Logo on the main page of the sponsored conference
  • Company information, brochures, or other materials distributed at the conference registration booth
  • Official Partner
  • 4m2 exhibit space on the gold sponsors' floor
  • VIP moment: Three secured slots for sponsor’s representatives, including a VIP lunch
  • Welcome address during cocktail party

SILVER

€3000excluding VAT
  • Logo on the main page of the sponsored conference
  • Company information, brochures, or other materials distributed at the conference registration booth
  • Official Partner
  • 4m2 exhibit space on the silver sponsors' floor

BRONZE

€1500excluding VAT
  • Logo on the main page of the sponsored conference
  • Company information, brochures, or other materials distributed at the conference registration booth
  • Official Partner
In-kind sponsorship

MAJOR

Benefits ofPLATINUMfor sponsoring any of the following:
  • Conference catering (A choice of: the VIP lunch, Gala dinner, participants lunch and snacks)
  • Speakers' return flights from outside of Europe (min. of 2 international speakers)
  • Speakers accommodation
  • Educational and entertaining activities for kids (so the parents can focus on the conference 😉)
In-kind sponsorship

MINOR

Benefits ofBRONZEfor sponsoring any of the following:
  • Speakers token/gifts
  • Conference kit

Registration will open in March 2023

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About FARI AI for the Common Good Institute

FARI is an initiative that aims to develop, study and foster the adoption and governance of AI, Data and Robotics technologies in a trustable, transparent, open, inclusive, ethical and responsible way. Inspired by humanistic and European values, FARI aims at helping to leverage AI-related technologies for societal benefits, such as strengthening and preserving Fundamental Human Rights and achieving United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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