Event: AI & Society: Bridging Innovation and Responsibility

Reykjavik University's Open University, along with CADIA - Center for Analysis and Design of Intelligent Agents, EDIH - European Digital Innovation Hubs Network, and IIIM - Icelandic Institute for Intelligent Machines, is collaborating to present "AI & Society: Bridging Innovation and Responsibility" and the Reykjavik AI Festival. 

Date: January 17, 2025

Time: 8:00-13:00

Location: Reykjavík University
Registration: Register here

The conference presents a unique opportunity for professionals from business, technology, public services, and administration to engage with experts on rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. It will address global developments while focusing on the specific opportunities and risks smaller countries and language communities face. 
Featuring a diverse lineup of national and international speakers, panel discussions, and exhibitions, the event will explore the dynamic landscape of applied AI and machine learning.

Topics include: 
- Responsible AI development 
- The potential hype versus reality of AI productivity 
- Balancing regulatory risks 
- Acceptable risks in AI applications 
- Leveraging AI in small businesses 
- Immediate risks like privacy invasion versus existential threats 

Structured around four thematic tracks—AI and Start-ups/Scale-ups, Healthcare, Governance, and Cybersecurity—the conference aims to foster constructive dialogue on effectively exploiting and regulating AI. It seeks to establish safeguards for privacy, fairness, and transparency while maximizing the benefits of AI in sectors like healthcare, energy, and climate policy.

Please note that registration is required. You can register here.