Untangling the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: AI Literacy and Governance

Recording of an on site event that took place at University of Vienna on February 28.

Programme:14:00: Welcome/Opening remarks byUniv.-Prof. Dr. Nikolaus ForgóHead of the Department of Innovation and Digitalisation in Law of the University of Vienna

14:15-15:30: Part I - AI GovernanceKeynote byDr. Klaus SteinmaurerExecutive Director at the Telecommunications and Postal Services at Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH, Viennafollowed by a panel, moderated byClara Saillant, LL.M.Research AssociateDepartment of Innovation and Digitalisation in Law of the University of Viennawith contributions fromMMag. Elisabeth WagnerDeputy Commissioner of the Austrian Data Protection AuthorityProf. Dr. Peggy ValckeCo-Director of Centre for IT & IP Law at KU Leuven,Executive Board Member at theBelgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunicationsfollowed byDiscussion and Q&A

15:45-17:15: Part II - AI LiteracyKeynote byDr. Elora Fernandes (remote)Postdoctoral Researcher at Centre for IT & IP Law at KU Leuvenfollowed by a panel, moderated byUniv.-Ass. Mag. Adriana WinkelmeierDepartment of Innovation and Digitalisation in Law of the University of Viennawith contributions fromCeyhun Necati Pehlivan, LL.M.Counsel and Head of Technology, Media Telecommunications and Intellectual Property Group at Linklaters, MadridEditor-in-chief of Global Privacy Law Review at Wolters KluwerDr. Jeanette GorzalaVice Chair, AI Board of the Austrian GovernmentFounder, ACT AI NOWDr. Lukas FeilerPartner at Baker McKenzie, ViennaDr. Sonja Dürager, LL.M.Partner at bpv Hügel, Salzburgfollowed byDiscussion and Q&AThe increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into various aspects of our daily lives continue raising concerns about their potential adverse effects on society, democracy, fundamental rights, and the rule of law. In response, various governance frameworks have emerged across different jurisdictions to address the challenges posed by AI. Notably, the European Union's AI Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2024, stands out as the first legislation of its kind to introduce comprehensive rules governing the development and deployment of AI systems in the EU. However, understanding the complexities and nuances of this legislation remains a significant challenge.The Department of Innovation and Digitalisation in Law of the University of Vienna is therefore delighted to invite you to the first event in a series of three dedicated to exploring the implications, opportunities, and challenges presented by the AI Act. The event series is organised on the occasion of the launch of the books "EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act: A Commentary" and "AI Governance and Liability in Europe: A Primer" by Wolters Kluwer, edited by Ceyhun Necati Pehlivan, Nikolaus Forgó and Peggy Valcke. The first event of the series in Vienna will bring together leading experts, academics and policymakers in the field to discuss AI literacy measures and the governance structure under the AI Act. The next two events in Brussels and Madrid will be further dedicated to different aspects of the AI Act, providing a comprehensive overview of and encouraging diverse dialogue on the new regulatory framework for AI in the EU.Speakers: Link: https://id.univie.ac.at/news-und-events/detailansicht-news-und-events/news/untangling-the-eu-artificial-intelligence-act-ai-literacy-and-governance-1/