08:30  

Registration and Welcome Coffee 

09:15  

Welcome Speech

Host: DIZ | Digitales Innovationszentrum GmbH
Political Greetings: Representatives from Germany (Berlin) and France (Paris)

09:45  

Keynote "Frontiers of AI: Navigating Disruption and Opportunity in 2025"

with Lucilla Sioli (European Commission)

This keynote explores the most impactful current developments in AI, from generative intelligence to systemic disruption. The talk will set the stage for a day focused on the future of AI beyond narrow intelligence—towards autonomy, responsibility, and resilience. 

10:10  

Panel Discussion "Trust by Design: Shaping Ethical and Secure AI Systems"

with Evelyn Graß (BMWE), Alexandra Ketterer (tagesspiegel), Ronald Schmidt (TÜV Saar) and Maria Rill (FZI)

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in society, organizations face the challenge of aligning innovation with ethics and regulation. This panel explores how AI can be designed responsibly, especially in sensitive areas such as defense, security, and critical infrastructure.

Discussion Points: 

• 🔹 Embedding values and ethics into real-world AI solutions 
• 🔹 Going beyond compliance: Should we exceed the EU AI Act?
• 🔹 Navigating ethical dilemmas in high-risk sectors 

11:00  

Bio Break

11:30  

Breakout Sessions (parallel)

12:30  

Lunch & Networking         

14:00  

Breakout Sessions (parallel)

15:00  

Political Greetings Baden-Württemberg and Grand-Est

15:45  

Panel Discussion "Public Sector 4.0 – AI and the Future of Government Services"

with Björn Beck (innolab_bw), Davis Eisape (Bundesdruckerei)

From smart service portals to decision support in policy-making, public institutions are leveraging AI to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and citizen engagement. This panel will explore digital transformation through AI in administration and how Europe can lead with trustworthy and efficient AI-powered public services.

16:45  

Bio Break

15:45  

Keynote "AI in Europe 2030 – Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Ahead"

A future-facing talk that explores Europe's roadmap in the global AI race, with a focus on sovereignty, infrastructure, and ethical leadership. 

17:30  

Start-up Pitches and Networking

Wrap-up by the host and open networking in the foyer. 
Startup Pitches & Demos: Selected startups will present their solutions at demo stations throughout the networking area, offering a hands-on glimpse into the future of European AI.