The International AI Summit returns to Brussels this December

The International Artificial Intelligence Summit 2024 will take place in Brussels on 5 December 2024. The conference will bring together prominent figures in AI policy, governance, and industry to discuss the latest advancements in AI.

Central to the discussions will be the evolution of European and global AI governance cooperation. Attendees will explore the emerging governance frameworks, assess their adequacy in ensuring AI's democratisation, accessibility, and equitable distribution, and examine the potential of AI-driven innovation, particularly in the context of the Draghi report, to bolster competitiveness, productivity, and growth across Europe and the globe.

Key Themes

Key themes to be discussed through interactive panel discussions, keynote presentations and fireside chats include Regulatory and Governance Developments; Driving Equitable Access and Opportunity; International Standards and Ethical Guidelines; Geopolitical Competition; the EU’s AI Act and the AI Office, and Cutting-edge Advancements and Trends.

Regulatory and Governance Developments; Driving Equitable Access and Opportunity; International Standards and Ethical Guidelines; Geopolitical Competition; the EU’s AI Act and the AI Office, and Cutting-edge Advancements and Trends.

For a closer look at the full agenda, as well as the top-level policymakers and leading industry representatives lined up to take part, view the agenda on the event website.

Confirmed Speakers

The conference will convene leading AI policymakers, regulators, and industry experts to explore leading AI developments. Speakers will include Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, Deputy Secretary-General, OECD; Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland; Yi-Jing Lin, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs, Taiwan; Elham Tabassi, Associate Director for Emerging Technologies, Information Technology Laboratory, NIST; Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy to the Director and Chief of the Study Groups Department, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau; Oliver Ilott, Director, UK AI Safety Institute; Elizabeth Kelly, Director, U.S. AI Safety, Institute; Alexandra Dostal, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Innovation Policy Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada; Cameron F. Kerry, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution; and Kilian Gross, Head of Unit Regulation and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence Office, DG CONNECT, European Commission.

You can find the full speaker lineup on the event website.

Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, Deputy Secretary-General, OECD; Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland; Yi-Jing Lin, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs, Taiwan; Elham Tabassi, Associate Director for Emerging Technologies, Information Technology Laboratory, NIST; Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy to the Director and Chief of the Study Groups Department, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau; Oliver Ilott, Director, UK AI Safety Institute; Elizabeth Kelly, Director, U.S. AI Safety, Institute; Alexandra Dostal, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Innovation Policy Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada; Cameron F. Kerry, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution; and Kilian Gross, Head of Unit Regulation and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence Office, DG CONNECT, European Commission.

What to expect

Building on the success of last year's event and considering recent global developments, including significant political and legislative shifts in Europe and the US, as well as the outcomes of the UN's Summit of the Future, the International Artificial Intelligence Summit 2024 will convene in Brussels. This pivotal gathering will unite leading experts in AI policy, governance, and technology to delve into the forefront of AI advancement and regulation.

Join us to dive into critical discussions shaping the future of AI, network with industry leaders and government officials, and be part of the conversation that will drive innovation and responsible AI development.

Get Involved

Want to get involved? Should you wish to find out about speaking, sponsorship and visibility opportunities, please contact Anne-Lise Simon on ai-conference@forum-europe.com.

Not registered for the event yet? Claim your place here.

To learn more about the event, visit the event website here.