AI and Ethics in EU Funding

AI and Ethics in EU Funding

23 September 2024

at Luxinnovation, Belval
from 14:00 to 17:00

The registrations are closed.

Presentations

This event organised by Luxinnovation explores the interplay between artificial intelligence and ethics, with a focus on data and high-performance computing (HPC) for AI projects. Experts will also discuss the implications of new regulations for funding innovation projects.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence are making this technology a key part of our lives, disrupting industries and creating new business opportunities. In this informative event, speakers will explore various essential facets for the success of AI projects. This includes funding, ethical considerations, data spaces, data usage, governance regulations, and HPC access to drive innovation. 

To ensure a sustainable yet fast development of these technologies, the EU has put forward several initiatives, fostering and regulating the use of AI, especially linked to funds for research and innovation. 

The event will explore the journey of data for AI projects, from collection and compliance to exploitation. It will also explore the implications of GDPR standards and the AI regulations for Horizon Europe and Digital programmes. The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology will talk about ethics in EU funded AI projects. Luxprovide, in charge of Luxembourg's supercomputer MeluXina, will highlight the benefits of leveraging HPC for AI applications, especially for SMEs and EU-funded projects. 

Speakers will also shed light on the role of the European AI Office and AI Factories, both fostering the development of trustworthy AI models and empowering SMEs and organisations to drive AI innovation forward.

Luxembourg-based space analytics company, WEO, which has a proven track record in harnessing the power of earth observation data and AI to generate actionable insights, will share its experience.

Key actors from universities, research and technology organisations, public and private companies, as well as public offices interested in European or national funding programmes for research and innovation are particularly welcome to attend.

Event Agenda

12:00 - 12:10
Introduction and welcome speech by Luxinnovation
12:10 - 12:40
Panel 1 – Understanding the European Digital Data Spaces, data governance, ethical considerations, and implications for AI and innovation projects
14:10 -14:20 The journey of data for AI projects Malte Beyer-Katzenberger, Team Leader at European Commission DG CNECT 14:20 -14:30 The AI regulations in the context of broader ethico-legal compliance of scientific research projects Davit Chokoshvili, Researcher, Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) 14:30 -14:40 Ethics in the deployment of AI technologies (EU project example etami) Daniele Pagani, Lead Partnership Officer, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
12:40 - 13:20
Panel discussion and Q&A
13:20 - 13:40
Break
13:40 - 14:10
Panel 2 – The present and future of AI Implementation
15:45 -15:55 Driving AI innovation forward: the European AI Office, AI Factories and opportunities under Horizon Europe and Digital Europe Evangelia Markidou, Artificial Intelligence Technology, Deployment and Impact at European Commission DG CNECT 15:55 -16:05 Leveraging Meluxina and EuroHPC for AI Projects Filipe Pais, Chief Customer Success Officer, LuxProvide 16:05 -16:15 Using data and AI for environmental insights Frankwin van Winsen, Head of Development, WEO
14:10 - 14:50
Panel discussion and Q&A
14:50 - 15:00
Closing remarks

Venue

Address

Luxinnovation - at Maison de l'Innovation 
on the 5th Floor 
5 Av. des Hauts-Fourneaux 
4362 Esch-Belval

Access

By public transport 
By train: Belval-Université, which can be reached by regional and national trains, please visit the website of the railway company CFL. 
By bus:  To plan your trip and check the timetables, please visit the public transport website mobiliteit.lu.
  • Belval-Université, 3 minutes by foot 
  • Esch-Sur-Alzette, Av. Du Rock'N'Roll,1 minute by foot 
  • Belval, Porte de France, 5 minutes by foot 
Parking 
If you plan to come by car, here are three examples of parkings available nearby: 
  • CFL parking 
  • Delhaize parking 
  • University of Luxembourg parking