As foundational technologies like generative AI, virtual worlds, and cloud computing increasingly reshape industries at an accelerated pace, policy makers are recognising the need for rapid policy responses. The aggregation of initiatives, such as the EU’s AI Act, the ongoing G7 Hiroshima process, the European Commission’s strategy on virtual worlds, and the EU Cloud Rulebook all show that there is a need for agile and globally coordinated policy making.

On 22 February 2024, between 14:00- 18:00 CET, CERRE will host the “Foundational Technologies Governance Summit” in Brussels. The Foundational Technologies Governance Summit will provide an ideal platform for engaging discussions on the aforementioned topics with industry leaders, civil society representatives, and policy makers.

The summit will showcase three CERRE reports: a policy note on generative AI (published in November 2023), and two reports on cloud computing and Virtual Worlds (to be published in 2024).   Speakers will set the stage for crucial policy discussions on the implementation of legislation concerning foundational technologies, ensuring global coordination, and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Is the current legislation fit to deal with foundational technologies? Is there enough global coordination around this technology? Will it be necessary to create the appropriate enabling environment for Virtual Worlds as foundational technologies develop? What are the trade-offs that Europe is facing on cloud computing? How will competition and sovereignty concerns affect these decisions?

This in-person only event is free and open to all, but registration is required.

Join us for an engaging debate!