About the event

The world becomes more urbanized. Over 56% of the world population now lives in cities, and this number can go as high as 97% in Belgium. In parallel, technology plays an increasingly important role in these environments. Specifically: Artificial intelligence, Data, and Robotics have become an integral part of living in cities. We may not always be aware of their presence, but they are playing a critical role in our daily commutes, government services, local stores, or in the public space.

Concepts such as "smart cities" have emerged and reflect the continuing desire of cities to implement these technologies on a large scale to address local challenges - one of which is, of course, becoming even more sustainable. AI and data are now being actively used in a variety of areas, from energy sharing to biodiversity monitoring. Despite these hopes, growing concerns have emerged about the overall inhibiting impact of these technologies on sustainability. In addition, ethical and legal concerns have emerged, to the point where cities enact local responsible use principles, also insisting on greater citizen inclusion.

This conference will investigate if and how AI, Data, and Robotics, can become local and are truly sustainable for cities.

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

Localism for AI, Data, and Robotics

Developing a so-called “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 has been called “AI localism”. Moreover, the question is: how can AI help address problems in very local contexts or projects? How are citizens involved in the design of socially relevant algorithms or robots? How can decision-makers calibrate AI, Data, and Robotics policies for local contexts and needs?

How are cities around the world creating strategies around AI, Data 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 for AI, Data, and Robotics

Developing a so-called “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 has been called “AI localism”. Moreover, the question is: how can AI help address problems in very local contexts or projects? How are citizens involved in the design of socially relevant algorithms or robots? How can decision-makers calibrate AI, Data, and Robotics policies for local contexts and needs?

How are cities around the world creating strategies around AI, Data 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

While being used to address climate change-related challenges, or optimize the use of critical resources, AI could have a large impact on the environment. Beyond the environment, their use to optimize public services has raised many hopes, while also being associated with scandals.

In parallel, reports claim that AI could help increase global GDP by up to 14% by 2030, contribute to economic and social growth But from Robots, to AI systems, are they able to address and solve so many societal challenges all at once?

How do we balance the use of these technologies as a source for hope, while at the same time solving its disruptive effect on global sustainability? How do we ensure that these technological tools, algorithms, data spaces, are doing their job while not harming society?

Sustainability: Preserving environment, social, and economic vitality

While being used to address climate change-related challenges, or optimize the use of critical resources, AI could have a large impact on the environment. Beyond the environment, their use to optimize public services has raised many hopes, while also being associated with scandals.

In parallel, reports claim that AI could help increase global GDP by up to 14% by 2030, contribute to economic and social growth But from Robots, to AI systems, are they able to address and solve so many societal challenges all at once?

How do we balance the use of these technologies as a source for hope, while at the same time solving its disruptive effect on global sustainability? How do we ensure that these technological tools, algorithms, data spaces, are doing their job while not harming society?

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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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What are we going to convene about?

Here’s a sneak peak of our conference sessions!

AI and Climate Change
AI and Climate Change
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Sustainable Robots and Cities
Sustainable Robots and Cities
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AI and Mobility
AI and Mobility
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AI and Public Services
AI and Public Services
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Sustainability and Public Procurement
Sustainability and Public Procurement
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Methodologies to involve citizens around AI, Data, Robotics
Methodologies to involve citizens around AI, Data, Robotics
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Conference Schedule

We will release the conference agenda 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

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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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