Session 4 - AI for Europe: A Critical Need for Today and Tomorrow

14:00 to 15:30 PM
Studio 4

Consider the impact that artificial intelligence can have on Europe's global ambitions. This session looks at the critical imperative of AI innovation across the continent, underlining Europe's willingness to affirm itself as a global leader in this transformative field. From revolutionizing industries to addressing societal issues, AI has the potential to open up new opportunities and place Europe at the forefront of technological innovation. Participants will explore how Europe could benefit from AI to foster innovation, improve competitiveness and promote economic growth. In addition, we will examine the ethical and regulatory considerations essential for the responsible deployment of AI. Join us as we discuss the complexities and opportunities of AI adoption, paving the way towards a more successful and inclusive Europe.

Meet the speakers

  • Gregory Lewkowicz

    MODERATOR

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

    Gregory Lewkowicz is a professor at Université libre de Bruxelles and director of the Smart Law Hub at the Perelman Center. He is a principal researcher at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence for the Common Good (FARI), focusing on the intersections of law and digital technologies (SMART Law), global and transnational law, and contemporary transformations in legal professions. Gregory leads the "Penser le droit" collection at Bruylant publishers and oversees the Brussels Bar Observatory. He serves on the advisory board of AI4Belgium and the digital pole of the Club des juristes (Paris), and chaired the European Incubator of the Brussels Bar from 2017 to 2022.

  • Martin Canter

    SPEAKER

    FARI AI Expert

  • Holger Hoos

    SPEAKER

    Alexander von Humboldt Professor in AI, Co-founder and Chair of the Board of CAIRNE, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the AI Center at RWTH Aachen University

    Holger H. Hoos holds an Alexander von Humboldt professorship in AI at RWTH Aachen University (Germany), where he also leads the AI Center, as well as a professorship in machine learning at Universiteit Leiden (the Netherlands) and an adjunct professorship in computer science at the University of British Columbia (Canada). He is a Fellow of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the European AI Association (EurAI), past president of the Canadian Association for Artificial Intelligence, former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research (JAIR) and chair of the board of CAIRNE, an organisation that seeks to strengthen European excellence in AI research and innovation.

  • Alex Moltzau

    SPEAKER

    Policy Officer of the European AI Office

  • Marina Teller

    SPEAKER

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

    Marina Teller is a Professor at Université Côte d'Azur, specializing in Banking Law and Fintech. Her research focuses on economic law, accounting law, and financial law. Additionally, she is the Head of the professional graduate program "Lawyer Bank Finance.”