The program booklet is available for download here (subject to change).
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 "Apply AI Strategy"
with Lucilla Sioli (EU AI Office)
This keynote explores the Apply AI Strategy which aims to boost new industrial uses of AI and improve the delivery of public services, fostering innovation and competitiveness. The talk will set the stage for a day focused on the future of AI beyond narrow intelligence—towards autonomy, responsibility, and resilience.
10:00
Panel Discussion "Trust by Design: Shaping Ethical and Secure AI Systems"
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)
1 —
Beyond LLMs – Code, Agents & the Future of AI Innovation
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.
17:00
Video Message from the Executive Vice-President of the European Comission
Henna Virkkunen (European Commission)
17:10
Keynote "Embrace AI – win the future"
with Ulrich Schmidt (Bosch Mobility)
A future-facing talk how Bosch Mobility drives the internal AI adoption with a clear focus on portfolio, technology and people.
17:30
Networking
Wrap-up by the host and open networking in the foyer.
