The second edition of the FARI Brussels Conference has brought together thought leaders, policymakers, experts, researchers, and innovators from around the world to see concretely how AI, Data, and Robotics can become truly sustainable for cities and local organizations (public, private or civic). The conference took place from the 11th to the 12th of September at Bozar in Brussels, Belgium. This year’s conference hosted more than 400 participants.  

The conference gathered 61 speakers from 17 different countries to Brussels and 45% of our speakers were female. Our two-day-conference comprised a total of 8 sessions, covering  a wide range of topics under “Local & Sustainable AI, Data, and Robotics”, including: 

• Local and Sustainable AI, when technologies meet communities

• Methodologies to involve citizens around AI, Data, Robotics

• AI, Robotics, and Mobility as a Service

• AI, Data, and Robotics in Public Services towards a new “algocracy”

• AI and Justice

• AI Procurement and Sandboxing

• Legal Protection Debt in the ML Pipeline

• Sustainable Robots and Cities

We were honored to have the participation of researchers, scholars, and local authorities who contributed their unique insights into these topics. State Secretary Thomas Dermine, State Secretary Barbara Trachte, and Minister Bernard Clerfayt took part in our opening ceremony.