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MEET THE SPEAKERS: Pilar Manchón

We are delighted to announce that Pilar Manchón PhD. Director of Engineering and AI Research Strategy at Google, will be speaking in Working Group 3: Navigating a World Transformed by AI. ????? ????? ??????́? Dr. Pilar Manchón is a senior leader in artificial intelligence with over two decades of experience in research, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. Since 2019, she has served as Senior Director of Engineering for AI Research Strategy at Google, where she leads global initiatives on responsible and ethical AI. Alongside her role at Google, she holds multiple board and advisory positions with organisations such as Eventbrite, Universal Diagnostics, and the California-Spain Chamber of Commerce. Before joining Google, Dr. Manchón held leadership positions at Roku as Vice President of Conversational AI, and at Amazon as Director of Cognitive Interfaces. At Intel, she served as Senior Director of Intelligent Digital Assistance and Voice. Indisys, the AI and natural language processing company she founded and led for a decade in Seville, Spain, developed conversational technologies that achieved international recognition. Her career began in computational linguistics and dialogue systems research at the University of Seville and Stanford University, where she contributed to several European and U.S. AI research projects. ????? ??????? ????? ? The Best Practices for Evaluating Rapidly Advancing AI session focuses on how evaluation methods can keep pace with fast-moving AI systems—covering continuous, real-time assessment, international harmonisation of benchmarks, scrutiny of models’ reasoning and decision-making, and the role of human oversight.
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AI4People Summit 2025: Advancing Ethical AI Governance

  Building upon the insights from the Paris Summit discussions, the Summit will feature sev We are delighted to present the 2025 AI4People's Summit, which will be held on December 2nd an 3rd, 2025 Organised by the AI4People Institute together with the Atomium – European Institute for Science and Democracy, the Summit aims to advance concrete discourse and drive actionable progress in artificial intelligence (AI) governance and regulation, embedding ethics at the core of responsible AI innovation. Building upon the insights from the Paris Summit discussions, the Summit will feature seven working groups, covering topics ranging from AI fairness and sustainability to governance, healthcare and global standards.  The Summit will also foresee ??? ???????????? ?? ??? ?????????’? ????????: ???????????? ? ???????????? ???????? ?? ??????? ?? ????????????. The aim of the Playbook is to promote a balanced and pragmatic approach to core ethical principles, one that goes “beyond regulatory compliance”. By offering actionable recommendations, highlighting existing resources, and showcasing real-world use cases and activities, the guidance emphasizes that adopting an ethical perspective is the most effective way to prevent costly mistakes. Since the publication of the AI4People Ethical Framework for a Good AI Society in 2018, AI4People have strongly promoted the start of a broader debate on AI Ethics in Europe, which laid the foundations of the regulatory process. Today it is critical to view AI governance not merely as a regulatory obligation but as an ethical imperative. ?? ???? ??????? ?? ????????? ? ????? ???????? ?? ???? ?? ??? ???? ???? ?? ??? ??????. ?? ??? ??? ?????????? ?? ?????????????, ?????? ???????? ????? ???? ????: https://ai4people.org/ai4people-summit-2025/
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MEET THE SPEAKERS: Ganesh Bukka

We are delighted to announce that Ganesh Bukka, Vice President & Global Head Industry 4.0 at Hitachi Digital Services, will be speaking in Working Group 2: Building Sustainable AI for a Greener Future at the AI4People Summit 2025. ????? ?????? ????? With more than 25 years of experience, he leads the global practice and P&L for delivering innovative products and driving successful IT-OT customer transformations at Hitachi Vantara. Ganesh specializes in scaling emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, automation, PLM, MES/MoM, autonomous mobility, EVs, additive manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives aimed at achieving net zero. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and is a certified ESG specialist committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Hitachi Digital Services collaborates closely with Hitachi Vantara, GlobalLogic, and other Hitachi Group companies to deliver digital solutions across industries including aerospace, automotive, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and communications. ????? ??????? ????? ? This session examines AI’s environmental impact and the strategies needed to make it a driver of sustainable development. Speakers will share pioneering approaches to measure, reduce, and manage AI’s ecological footprint while enabling innovation that safeguards our planet.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS: Pierre Lévy

We are excited to announce that Pierre Lévy, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Associate Professor and Researcher at Université de Montréal, will be speaking in Working Group 4: Navigating a World Transformed by AI. ????? ?????? ??́??: Pierre Lévy holds PhDs in Information Science and Sociology, and has authored thirteen books translated into more than a dozen languages, including Collective Intelligence, Becoming Virtual, and The Semantic Sphere. He is also the CEO and co-founder of INTLEKT Metadata Inc., and the inventor of IEML (the Information Economy Meta Language). His academic career has included professorships at the University of Ottawa, UQTR, Paris 8, and Paris Nanterre, as well as research roles at the University of Montréal and École Polytechnique (CREA). He has advised and delivered official reports on research, education, and culture in the digital era for the French government, the Swiss federal government, the European Union, the Council of Europe, the Centre Pompidou (Paris), the Museum of Civilization (Québec City), EDF, and several private companies. ????? ??????? ????? ? The Navigating a World Transformed by AI session will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we live, work, and interact, with profound societal implications. The discussion will focus on ensuring AI’s growth aligns with human values, balancing technological progress with human autonomy and societal well-being.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS: Vincent C. Müller

We are excited to announce that Vincent C. Müller, Director of the Centre for Philosophy and AI Research at Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, will be speaking in Working Group 5: AI’s Influence on Science and the Humanities Transformed by AI. ????? ??????? ? ??̈???? Vincent C. Müller is the Alexander von Humboldt Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Director of the Centre for Philosophy and AI Research at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg. He is also a Visiting Professor at TU Eindhoven, serves as Chair of the Society for the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, and is the Editor of the journal Philosophy of AI. He previously held positions at Eindhoven University of Technology, the Alan Turing Institute in London, the University of Leeds, and the University of Oxford. In 2025, he received the Covey Award from the International Association for Computing and Philosophy. ????? ??????? ????? ? This session delves into AI’s transformative role in both the sciences and humanities. In research, AI accelerates discovery by processing vast datasets and revealing complex patterns that enhance experimental design. In education and cultural preservation, it personalizes learning, supports adaptive teaching, and revitalizes our cultural heritage through advanced digital archiving and immersive experiences. Join us as we explore how ethical and responsible AI is bridging disciplines to foster innovation, inclusivity, and human flourishing.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS: Jeremy Rollison

We are excited to announce that Jeremy Rollison Director of EU Government Affairs at Microsoft, will be speaking in Working Group 4: Navigating a World Transformed by AI. ????? ?????? ???????? He is an EU advocacy and government affairs professional specialising in EU digital/Internet policies and regulatory issues, including: data protection and privacy, data sharing, cybersecurity, cloud computing, online consumer law, copyright, and law enforcement access to data. Prior to joining Microsoft, he worked in the Government Relations team at Nokia in the company’s EU representative office, and was previously Director of the European Digital Media Association (EDiMA) in Brussels. He has over a decade of public policy experience in Brussels, focusing on issues related to the development and delivery of digital and online services in the Internal Market and corresponding EU regulatory policy. ????? ??????? ????? ? The Navigating a World Transformed by AI session will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we live, work, and interact, with profound societal implications. The discussion will focus on ensuring AI’s growth aligns with human values, balancing technological progress with human autonomy and societal well-being.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS: Thomas Grenon

We are excited to announce that Thomas Grenon, Director of the National Metrology and Testing Laboratory (LNE), will be speaking in Working Group 3: Best Practices for Evaluating Rapidly Advancing AI at the AI4People Summit 2025. ????? ?????? ?????? Since March 2016, Thomas Grenon has served as Director of the National Metrology and Testing Laboratory (LNE), working towards artificial intelligence, nanotechnologies, cybersecurity, health, and the environment. He became President of the Central Laboratory for Air Quality Monitoring (LCSQA) in 2016, President of Eurolab France in 2017, and a member of the Academy of Technologies in 2020. He is also president of the French Committee of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, a global non-profit organisation committed to progressing Planetary Health. ????? ??????? ????? ? The Best Practices for Evaluating Rapidly Advancing AI session focuses on how evaluation magicstyle methods can keep pace with fast-moving AI systems—covering continuous, real-time assessment, international harmonisation of benchmarks, scrutiny of models’ reasoning and decision-making, and the role of human oversight.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS: Alison Noble

We are delighted to announce that Alison Noble, Technikos Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, will be speaking in Working Group 6: AI IN HEALTHCARE at the AI4People Summit 2025. ????? ?????? ????? Alison Noble has made major contributions to medical image computing. Her research has replica watches advanced automatic extraction of clinically useful information from ultrasound scans and machine learning in biomedical image analysis. A former Director of the Oxford Institute of Biomedical Engineering (2012–2016), she is currently Vice President and Foreign Secretary of the Royal Society. She has received an OBE for services to Science and Engineering in 2013, was appointed a CBE for services to Engineering and Biomedical Imaging in 2023, and was awarded the Royal Society’s Gabor Medal in 2019. ????? ??????? ????? ? This session will examine the latest AI applications in fields such as medical imaging and digital pathology. Experts from AI, medicine, and répliques de montres computer science will share their insights on recent innovations and outline strategies to https://marsmlove.us overcome barriers such as fairness, transparency, interpretability, and data privacy, paving the way for healthcare solutions that are both effective and ethically robust.
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???? ??? ????????: Ansgar Koene

We are happy to announce that Ansgar Koene, EY Global AI Ethics and Regulatory Leader, will be speaking in Working Group 1: CREATING A TRUSTWORTHY AI-ENABLED FUTURE at the AI4People Summit 2025. ????? ?????? ????? Ansgar Koene engages with policy developments around the governance replica watches and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He works with policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and other stakeholders to support the trustworthy use of AI for the benefit of people, society and organizations. In addition to his role at EY teams, Ansgar is a part-time Senior Research Fellow (Associate Professor) at the Horizon Digital Economy Research Institute of the University of Nottingham, a trustee for the 5Rights Foundation, a London-based charity for the rights of young people online, and an AI and replica watches UK data ethics advisor to the Cameroon-based NGO AfroLeadership. ????? ??????? ????? ? Speakers will focus on the intricate balance between fairness and privacy, exploring replica Rolex how these principles intersect or conflict in the pursuit of trustworthy AI. As breakthroughs in AI reshape sectors like healthcare and finance, the challenge of harmonizing equitable outcomes with robust data protection becomes ever more critical. Speakers will delve deep into issues such as bias mitigation, fair decision-making, and enhancing transparency and explainability.
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???? ??? ????????: Aida Ponce Del Castillo

We are delighted to announce that Aida Ponce Del Castillo, Senior Researcher at the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI), will be speaking in Working Group 7: "ADVANCING ETHICAL AI THROUGH GOVERNANCE AND GLOBAL STANDARDS" at the AI4People Summit 2025. ????? ???? ????? ??? ???????? Aida Ponce Del Castillo's research centers on strategic foresight and the legal, ethical, social, and regulatory replica watches dimensions of emerging technologies. She is a member of the Competent Authorities Sub-Group regulating nanomaterials at the European Commission and represents ETUI at the OECD Working Party on Bio-, Nano- and Convergent Technologies, as well as AI Governance. ????? ??????? ????? ? This session will explore how international standards and regulatory frameworks for AI can establish an ecosystem that not replica watches UK only safeguards human dignity and flourishing but also drives innovation. Building on recent high-level replica Rolex international initiatives, this session aims to further coordinate regulatory efforts through ongoing dialogues.
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