Curtis & Wyss

Artificial Intelligence: Risk and Governance

Keynote Speakers

Louise Mccarthy

Business Improvement Specialist

@BT Group ( BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATION)

Abubakar Zakari

Head of Research (AI)

XnFinity Lab LDA

Daniel Cieśliński

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

The National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ)

Matt Allison

Senior Policy Manager Data, Platforms & AI Group Policy & Public Affairs

VODAFONE

Paul Dongha

Group Head of Data & Ai Ethics

Lloyds Banking Group

Roger Wattenhofer

Prof. Dr. in Computer Engineering and Networks Laboratory (TIK) Department Electrical Engineering (D-ITET)

ETH Zurich

Stefano Masneri

Technical Manager - Artificial Intelligence

NTT DATA

Agenda

Here's what's scheduled for the event. All Times are in BST.

AGENDA, DAY ONE
09:00	REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
09:30	OPENING ADDRESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
09:40	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): ETHICAL CONCERNS REGARDING BIAS & PRIVACY Case study • What is AI? • How does AI work? • Ethical concerns in AI. • Ethical concerns in generative AI regarding bias and privacy.
10:20	SPEED NETWORKING Innovative approach to maximize networking capabilities through two minutes periods, where delegates can meet their peers and exchange business cards before rotating to the next company representative.
10:50	MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK
11:20	TO MAKE INTEGRATIVE AI GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORKS. Case study • International collaboration in AI Regulation • Public-Private Partnership for AI Governance • Bridging the Gap between Research and Policy • Regulatory sandboxing for Emerging AI Technologies.
12:00	ALGORITHM AUDITING: WHAT, WHEN AND HOW? Case study • Assess the impact of these algorithms on policing decisions. • Algorithms and their consequences on law enforcement.
12:40	PROTOTYPING LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS APPLICATIONS CONTENT: INTRODUCTION Case study • The Potential of Large Language Models • The Importance of Prototyping • Selecting Use Cases for Prototyping • Technology Stack for Prototyping LLM Applications • Prototyping Example • How We Can Help • Conclusion
13:20	BUSINESS LUNCH
14:30	HUMAN OVERSIGHT ON AI Case study • Uphold human values in automated decision-making • Mitigating Bias and Discrimination • Handling Ambiguity and Uncertainty
15:10	AI ETHICS AND SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Case study • Ethical frameworks for AI Development and Deployment • Key principles of ethical AI • Liability and accountability in AI driven System • Safety and risk management in AI for autonomous systems • International cooperation on ethical AI standards, to make risk-oriented AI Guidelines
15:50	NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
16:20	ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN AI SYSTEMS Case study • Provide mechanisms for users to provide feedback and raise concerns about AI decisions. • Define roles and responsibilities for monitoring and maintaining AI systems post-deployment. • Openly share information about the algorithms and methodologies used in AI systems.
17:00	PANEL DISCUSSION
17:30	CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF DAY ONE
17:40	COCKTAIL RECEPTION
AGENDA, DAY TWO
09:00	REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
09:30	OPENING ADDRESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
09:40	CURRENT CONTRIBUTION OF AI TO THE WORLD ECONOMY Case study • Reduced wastage, better inventory control, and faster delivery contribute to cost savings. • Predict market trends, optimize investment portfolios, and detect fraudulent activities. • Faster production cycles, and higher output.
10:20	NAVIGATING THE LEGAL ABYSS: THE IMPLICATIONS OF AI-MERGED CIVILIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW. Case study • Digitalized Reality and International Law. • Rights and Responsibilities in AI-Merged Civilizations. • Present real-world case studies illustrating instances where AI-merged civilizations clash with international law. • Speculate on the potential trajectories for the coexistence of AI and international law.
11:00	MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK
11:30	DIGITAL GOVERNANCE THROUGH AI Case study • Introduce digital governance as a distinct form of governance. • High trans activity favors augmented and automated forms of governance. • AI critical role to facilitate digitally enabled exchange relationships.
12:10	UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF AI. Case study • Highlight the safety issues that can arise from deploying AI in various domains. • How governance can be equipped to manage the societal problems introduced by AI.
12:50	BUSINESS LUNCH
14:00	CHALLENGES TO AI GOVERNANCE Case study • Inherent opacity and unpredictability • Formulation of concrete objectives in AI policies • Analysis of emerging trends and opportunities in AI, including advancements in neuromorphic computing, quantum computing, and edge AI
14:40	FUTURE PROSPECTS: AI RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Case study • Showcase ongoing research initiatives and areas of AI that hold promise for the future. • Discuss interdisciplinary collaborations that could lead to groundbreaking advancements.
15:20	NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
15:50	PANEL DISCUSSION Explore the critical issue of bias and fairness in AI systems, User-Centric Design for Fair AI and What role do designers, ethicists, and diverse stakeholders play in the design process?
16:20	CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF THE CONFERENCE

On behalf of Curtis & Wyss Group, it is a pleasure to invite you to participate at the Artificial Intelligence: Risk and Governance Conference scheduled on 14th-15th December 2023 in Berlin, Germany. The rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the intensification in the adoption of AI in domains such as autonomous vehicles, lethal weapon systems, robotics and alike pose serious challenges to governments as they must manage the scale and speed of socio-technical transitions occurring.

This premier B2B event provided a platform for experts, researchers, and industry professionals to come together and it’s an excellent opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange knowledge/ideas with fellow thought leaders in the AI and technology space. It is an honour and privilege to invite you to participate on this Conference. We look forward to welcoming you at the Conference in Berlin upcoming December.

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