FARI Conference 2024

AI, a Public Good?

November 18, 2024 - Brussels, Belgium

The FARI Conference 2024 is set to return on November 18 at the Studio Flagey in Brussels.

This annual event, known for its commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation in technology and research on AI, Data and Robotics, promises to provide a platform for networking, learning, and idea exchange.

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AI, a Public Good?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of societal discussion, sparking excitement, curiosity, and concern. With advancements in AI, Data, and Robotics, questions about their ethical and societal impacts are growing.

With this in mind, the FARI Conference aims to provide a platform for critical inquiry for stakeholders from various sectors to engage in dialogue and collaboration. Are these technologies developing in a socially acceptable and sustainable direction? How do we make sure AI helps everyone, and not just a few? Is there such a thing as AI, Data and Robotics for Public Good?

Who should participate?

  • Scientists and experts will have the opportunity to network with peers and contribute to discussions and advancements in the field of AI, data processing, and robotics research.

  • Administrators will gain insights and resources to assess AI, data, and robotics in public services, enhancing their work. They will also learn about informed policy-making for Europe's economic competitiveness and societal well-being.

  • Entrepreneurs will explore how private innovations can lead to public benefits, considering factors like regulation, collaboration, and corporate social responsibility.

  • Citizens will delve into AI's impact on Europe's economy and society, discussing its creative and societal implications. It is a chance to connect with experts and find answers to pressing questions.

Conference schedule

Morning session

9:30 to 9:50 AM | Opening remarks

9:50 to 10:30 AM | Introduction
Welcome speeches from ULB and VUB Rectors

10:30 to 11:00 AM | Keynote - Mireille Hildebrandt & Theresa Zueger

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Session 1
Assessing AI, Data, and Robotics in Public Service Missions

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Session 2
From Private Innovation to Public Benefit—Conditions for Real Positive Impact, and Possible Risks

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Session 3
Can AI, Data and Robotics Research be Open and Accessible to All? Exploring the challenges

Afternoon session

14:00 to 15:30 PM | Session 4
AI for Europe: A Critical Need for Today and Tomorrow

14:00 to 15:30 PM | Session 5
Working Together: How Citizens, Companies, Governments, and Researchers should Help Shape AI, Data and Robotics

14:00 to 15:30 PM | Session 6
Creative Futures: Envisioning AI, Data and Robotics' Role in Culture, Arts, and Society

16:00 to 17:00 PM | Keynote - Yoshua Bengio

17:00 to 17:15 PM | Closing words from FARI

Meet our line-up of renowned speakers and experts.

  • Patricia Alves Oliveira

    Assistant Professor of Robotics at University of Michigan

  • Yoshua Bengio

    Prof. of Computer Science at University of Montreal

  • Hugues Bersini

    Prof. of Computer Science at Université Libre de Bruxelles & Co-Director of the IRIDIA laboratory.

  • Judith Biernaux

    Research Data Officer at University at RISE ULiège

  • Gianluca Bontempi

    Co-director of Machine Learning Group at Unversité Libre de Bruxelles

  • Bas Boorsma

    Founder & Partner of Urban Innovators Global & Professor of Practice at Thunderbird School of Global Management

  • Marion Carré

    Co-founder and president of Ask Mona

  • Anna Colom

    Senior Policy Lead at Data Tank

  • Paul Duan

    Founder & President at Bayes Impact

  • Marie Du Chastel

    Artistic Director & curator at KIKK Festival, TRAKK, Le Pavillon & AfriKIKK & Member of de Digital Arts & Visual Arts Commission of Wallonia-Brussels Federation as well as of the Arts Commission of Wallonia.

  • Bart de Witte

    Founder Hippo AI Foundation,

  • Desara Dushi

    Senior and Postdoctoral Researcher at LSTS, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

  • Mireille Hildebrandt

    Prof. of 'Interfacing Law and Technology' at Vrije Universiteit Brussel & Prof. em. of 'Smart Environments, Data Protection and the Rule of Law' at Radboud University

  • Holger Hoos

    Prof. of Machine Learning at LIACS. Co-founder and Chair of the Board of CLAIRE

  • An Jacobs

    Prof. at Vrije Universiteit Brussel & Sociologist at imec-SMIT

  • Aurélie Legrand

    Data Strategy Consultant at CIVITEO

  • Gregory Lewkowicz

    Prof. at Université Libre de Bruxelles & Director of the Global Law Program of the Perelman Center of the Faculty of Law and Criminology

  • Mélanie Marcel

    Expert in Responsible Research & Innovation and CEO of SoScience

  • Raphael Marchou

    Director of Development at Histovery

  • Alex Moltzau

    Policy Officer of the European AI Office

  • Carolina Osorio

    Full Professor at HEC Montréal & Google Research Staff Research Scientist

  • Andre Patrocínio

    Research and Innovation Attaché at Quebec Delegation in Brussels

  • Alexandre Pirson

    Alderman for Urban Planning, Mobility, Digital Transition and Employment in the commune of Woluwe Saint-Pierre

  • Teppo Rantanen

    Executive Director at Tampereen kaupunki - CIty of Tampere

  • Idrissa Sarr

    Prof. of Computer Science (BigData & Data sciences) at Cheikh Anta Diop University

  • Marina Teller

    Prof. of Private Law at Université de Côte d'Azur and Director of the 3IA Chair in “Law & AI”

  • François Terrier

    Deputy Director for Programs of CEA-List Institute Director of PEPR IA, national priority research on AI

  • Erwine van de Mosselaer

    Contact Center Director at Vlaams Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen

  • Ibo van de Poel

    Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Professor in Ethics and Technology at the School of Technology, Policy and Management at Delft University of Technology.

  • Colin van Noordt

    Researcher Algorithms and Cloud at the Dutch Court of Auditors

  • Theresa Zueger

    Lead of the AI & Society Lab & Lead of the research group for Public Interest AI at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society

The FARI Conference will be followed on November 19th by a day of partner-organized events.

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FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute

FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute is a non-profit university institute on AI, data and robotics focused on the Common Good. We are jointly initiated by two Brussels universities (VUB & ULB) – uniting interdisciplinary expertise across 10 research groups on AI, data, robotics, social sciences, ethics, and law.  

We do research and build bridges with public administrations, industry, and citizens, promoting sustainable AI, data & robotics with a focus on urban and public priority domains such as health, mobility, sustainable robotics, climate and energy, participatory and inclusive society. 

Contact information

Email
conference@fari.brussels

Address
Cantersteen 16, 1000 Brussels

Studio Flagey – Brussels, Belgium