Navigating the Future of AI: The European AI Act 

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the groundbreaking European Union AI Act, a regulatory framework that is shaping the landscape of artificial intelligence in Europe and beyond. Our esteemed panel of experts will discuss the key provisions, implications, and challenges posed by this landmark legislation, including how it is influencing the AI regulation debate in the USA.

From the ethical considerations surrounding AI applications to the impact on innovation and competitiveness, our panelists will provide valuable insights and diverse perspectives on how the EU AI Act will influence the development, deployment, and governance of AI technologies.

Whether you are a policymaker, industry professional, or simply interested in the future of AI, this discussion promises to be a compelling exploration of the regulatory frontier that will shape the next era of artificial intelligence. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with our experts and contribute to the dialogue on responsible and ethical advancement of AI.

Speakers:

Gerard de Graaf – Senior Envoy for Digital to the U.S. and head of the EU office in San Francisco. Gerard has worked for more than 30 years in the European Commission across a wide range of policy areas. Until his recent appointment, he was director in DG CNECT, responsible inter alia for the Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts (DSA/DMA), two landmark pieces of legislation which have been recently adopted in the European Union to keep the Internet safe, protect fundamental rights and enhance competition in digital markets.

Florence G’sell – Professor of private law, University of Lorraine, leads the Digital, Governance and Sovereignty Chair, Sciences Po, and currently visiting professor at Stanford’s Cyber Policy Center’s program on the Governance of Emerging Technologies. With a background in tort law, judicial systems and comparative law, Florence focuses on digital law and issues related to the regulation of online platforms, the way law can address new technologies (Blockchain, Metaverse), the notion of digital sovereignty and, more generally, digital policies in the EU and the US.

Yaad Oren – Head of SAP Innovation Center Network. As managing director for SAP Labs U.S., Yaad Oren is responsible for leading location strategy, ecosystem engagement, operations, communications, and employee engagement for SAP’s ~5,500 development employees in more than 20 offices across the U.S., SAP’s largest cloud addressable market. Yaad also leads the SAP Innovation Center Network, a global R&D organization focused on addressing the future needs of SAP’s enterprise customers’ by exploring emerging technologies and building early-stage products.

Julie Owono – Executive Director of Internet Without Borders and inaugural member of the Facebook Oversight Board. At the intersection of Business and Human Rights, her work focuses on creating channels of collaboration between different set of actors of the Internet. Julie is particularly interested in using multistakeholder approaches to foster collaborations on issues related to online content moderation. She is a member of the Global Partnership on AI (AI) created by France and Canada, of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on AI for Humanity, of the WEF Council on the Connected World.

Moderator:

Nick Larson – Host of Silicon Zombies, a podcast to demystify emerging technology, explore the science of scaling, and connect you with the best brains from the bay to beyond.

Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.