Frequently Asked Questions

Our FAQs answer all your burning questions about the FARI Brussels Conference!

From program details and speakers to venue access and registration, get the info you need to make the most of your experience.

General Questions

  • The conference will take place on 17 November, from 9 am to 6:30 pm.

    The conference continued with a unique Partners' Day on 18 November, from 8.30 am to 7 pm.

  • Yes, the FARI Conference was free and open to all.

  • Registration is open until Friday, November 14, 14:00 CET.

  • November 17 - FARI Brussels Conference

    The conference will be held at Studio Flagey, Place Sainte-Croix 1050 Brussels.

    November 18 - FARI Partners' Day

    The FARI Partners' Day will be held in the city center of Brussels (locations to be communicated soon).

  • Please bring a copy of your Eventbrite registration (e-copy or printed) and your ID.

  • The conference caters to public, private, and academic sectors. In previous years, the FARI Brussels Conference has attracted diverse participants interested in the discussion of AI for the common good and sessions are carefully developed to serve the interests of researchers, administrators and policy makers, entrepreneurs and citizens.

  • Both days of the conference are in English to cater to everyone attending, from Brussels and beyond.

  • No, the FARI Brussels Conference is an in-person event. However, please stay tuned on FARI’s YouTube channel for the highlights of the conference.

Program

  • November 17

    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. 

    November 18

    The FARI Conference Partners' Day will be organized under the FARI umbrella by a wide range of partners, including European institutions, private companies, Belgian and international organizations, as well as research associations.

  • This year's theme, AI, Robots & Us: Living with Intelligent Agents?, explores how these systems are shaping every aspect of our lives and what it means to coexist with them in a rapidly transforming world.

  • The 2025 conference will bring experts from public, private, and academic sectors who are engaging in initiatives on AI for the common good.

    The program will be released soon.

  • Yes, participants are encouraged to network during breaks and the cocktail receptions.

Logistics and Accessibility

  • November 17

    Studio Flagey is accessible by public transport through Tram 81 (direct access to Brussels-South station) and Buses 38, 59, 60, 71 (direct access to Brussels Central station with bus 38 & 71).

  • We recommend coming by public transportation to avoid traffic.

    November 17

    Should you need to come by car, parking is possible at Parking Indigo Place Flagey, Proxiparking - Flagey, and Zenpark - Bailli Ibis Styles. Reservations are recommended for Parking Indigo and Proxiparking and are required in Zenpark.

  • Flagey is accessible for people with reduced mobility (PMR). To ensure the best possible experience, please contact us by email in advance.

Sponsoring and Journalists

  • Yes. Please send an email to conference@fari.brussels to inquire about the sponsorship packages.

  • We are open to media partnerships. Please email conference@fari.brussels to discuss collaborations.

Other

  • For further concerns, please send them to conference@fari.brussels.