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We are excited to announce the 5th AI Policy Summit!

This yearly Summit offers a unique platform for policymakers, business leaders, civil society, and academia to converge, exchange ideas, and collaboratively shape the future of AI policies.

Join us in crafting the frameworks and guidelines that will steer AI development towards a better world. Seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of AI policy-making, ensuring that the technology benefits all of humanity while addressing ethical, social, and legal considerations.

Together, we can build a future where AI contributes to a fair, just, and prosperous society!

2024 NEW KEY PARTNERSHIPS

RegHorizon and ETH Zurich Center for Law and Economics are delighted to announce the key new strategic partnerships for our annual AI Policy Summit 2024!

THEMES THIS YEAR

OUR PARTNERS 2024

For participants who require accommodation, we have selected a list of hotels to ensure a comfortable stay for you! Please see the list here.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS 2024

Georges Simon Ulrich

Georges Simon Ulrich

Chair of the United Nations Statistical Committee & DG,

Swiss Federal Statistical Office
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Amandeep Singh Gill

Amandeep Singh Gill

Under-Secretary-General, Envoy on Technology,

United Nations
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Tomas Lamanauskas

Tomas Lamanauskas

Deputy Secretary-General,

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Hanne Juncher

Hanne Juncher

Director of Security, Integrity and Rule of Law,

Council of Europe
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Michael Hengartner

Michael Hengartner

President of the Board,

Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH)
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Elham Tabassi

Elham Tabassi

Chief AI Advisor & Associate Director, Emerging Technologies at Information Technology Laboratory,

NIST (USA)
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Saifur Rahman

Saifur Rahman

President & CEO,

2023 IEEE
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Emiliano Tornese

Emiliano Tornese

Head of Macroprudential Policy & Economic Advisor to the G7,

European Commission
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Paul Nemitz

Paul Nemitz

Principal Advisor, Directorate General for Justice and Consumers,

European Commission
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Sarah Hammer

Sarah Hammer

Executive Director and Adj. Professor,

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Sebastian Hallensleben

Sebastian Hallensleben

Head of Digitalisation and AI, VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies, & Chair, JTC 21

CEN-CENELEC
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Charlotte A. Burrows

Charlotte A. Burrows

Chair,

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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David Shrier

David Shrier

Professor of Practice, Founder & Co-Director,

Imperial College London,
Trusted AI Alliance
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Thomas Schneider

Thomas Schneider

Ambassador and Director of International Affairs, Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) & Chair, Committee on Artificial Intelligence,

Council of Europe
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Isabela Ferrari

Isabela Ferrari

Federal Judge & Advisor, Brazil,

Fabian Streiff

Fabian Streiff

Head, Office for Economy,

Canton of Zurich
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Ramayya Krishnan

Ramayya Krishnan

Dean, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy,

Carnegie Mellon University
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Farhan Ahmad

Farhan Ahmad

Group Chief Executive Officer,

PayNet, Malaysia
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Roland Portmann

Roland Portmann

Ambassador & Deputy Director

Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Isabelle Chappuis

Isabelle Chappuis

Member,

Swiss National Parliament
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Arti Garg

Arti Garg

Senior Distinguished Technologist,

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Amr Safwat

Amr Safwat

Ministry of Communications and IT, Egypt & Chair, Working Group on AI,

African Union
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Christopher Stubbs

Christopher Stubbs

Former Dean of Science & Senior Advisor on AI,

Harvard University
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Bilel Jamoussi

Bilel Jamoussi

Deputy-Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau,

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Robert Trager

Robert Trager

Director, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative,

University of Oxford
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Jeremias Adams-Prassl

Jeremias Adams-Prassl

Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Research, Magdalen College,

University of Oxford
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Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro

Specialist Consultant, Digital Policies & Digital Transformation,

Ladina Caduff

Ladina Caduff

Director Corporate Affairs,

Microsoft Switzerland
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Katharina Frey

Katharina Frey

Deputy Head, Digitalisation Division, State Secretariat,

Swiss Foreign Ministry
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Daniel Dobos

Daniel Dobos

Research Director,

Swisscom
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Owen Larter

Owen Larter

Director of Public Policy, Office of Responsible AI

Microsoft

Dr. Jérôme Duberry

Dr. Jérôme Duberry

Managing Director Tech Hub & Senior Researcher,

Geneva Graduate Institute
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Guillem Martínez Roura

Guillem Martínez Roura

AI and Robotics Programme Officer,

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Erica Moret

Erica Moret

Director, United Nations Affairs and International Organizations,

Microsoft
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Alexandar E. Brunner

Alexandar E. Brunner

Author of Swiss AI Book
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Manuel Kugler

Manuel Kugler

Data & AI Programme Manager,

Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW)
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Cindy Parokkil

Cindy Parokkil

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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Kristian Bartholin

Kristian Bartholin

Secretary to the CAI, Head of Digital Development Unit,

Council of Europe

Boris Inderbitzin

Boris Inderbitzin

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
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Pavol Bielik

Pavol Bielik

Co-Founder & CTO

LatticeFlow AI
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Marcel Salathé

Marcel Salathé

Professor EPFL, Co-Director, EPFL AI Centre,

Fabio Seferi

Fabio Seferi

University of Florence, Italy 
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Laura Galindo-Romero

Laura Galindo-Romero

AI and Privacy Policy,

Meta

Antoine Bosselut

Antoine Bosselut

Assistant Professor,

Marta Ziosi

Marta Ziosi

University of Oxford
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Raphael von Thiessen

Raphael von Thiessen

Programme Manager, Innovation Sandbox for AI,

Canton of Zurich
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Anne-Sophie Morand

Anne-Sophie Morand

Data Governance Counsel, 

Swisscom
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Elliott Ash

Elliott Ash

Associate Professor (Chair of Law, Economics, and Data Science)

ETH Zurich
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Ayisha Piotti

Ayisha Piotti

Head, AI Policy Summit, ETH Zurich, & Managing Partner

RegHorizon
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 AGENDA

In-Person | ETH Zurich Main Campus Building, Zurich, Switzerland
Worldwide Live Broadcast

All times CET (Central European Time)
Friday | November 1, 2024

8h30 – 9h00 Coffee and Registration
9h00 – 9h15 Summit Opening
Ayisha Piotti & Elliott Ash (RegHorizon & ETH Zurich)
9h15 – 9h25 Welcome Remarks
Michael Hengartner (President, ETH Board)
9h25 – 9h45 Keynote Speech
Amandeep Singh Gill (USG, United Nations)
9h45 – 10h00 Keynote Speech
Tomas Lamanauskas (DSG, International Telecommunication Union)
10h05 – 10h50 Panel 1
AI, Energy and Climate
Moderator: Arti Garg (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)

Panelists:
Guillem Martinez Roura (International Telecommunication Union)
Erica Moret (Microsoft)
Saifur Rahman (IEEE)
Manuel Kugler (Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences)

10h50 – 11h20 Coffee Break
11h20 – 12h05

Fireside Chats

Reflections of a Regulator
Charlotte Burrows (US EEOC) & Ayisha Piotti (RegHorizon, ETH Zurich)

Sovereign AI
David Shrier (Imperial College UK) & Farhan Ahmad (PayNet Malaysia)

12h05 – 12h20 Keynote Speech
Hanne Juncher (Director, Council of Europe) (Online)
12h25 – 13h10 Panel 2
AI & Economy
Moderator:
Sarah Hammer (Wharton School)

Panelists:
Fabian Streiff (Canton of Zurich)
Jeremias Adams-Prassl (Oxford University)
Ramayya Krishnan (Carnegie Mellon) (Online)
Emiliano Tornese (European Commission) (Online)

13h10 – 14h10 Lunch Break
14h10 – 15h15

Swiss Highlights

Swiss AI Initiative
Antoine Bosselut (EPFL)

AI Literacy for Youth Project
Jerome Duberry (Geneva Graduate Institute)

Bridging the Gap Between MLOps and AI Governance
Pavol Bielik (LatticeFlow AI)

AI Governance for a Leading Swiss Company
Anne Sophie Morand (SwissCom)

15h15 – 15h35

Fireside Chat 

Role of Academia in Policy Making
Christopher Stubbs (Harvard University) & Marcel Salathe (EPFL)

15h35 – 16h00 Keynote Speech
Georges Simon Ulrich (Chair of the UN Statistical Committee & DG, Swiss Federal Statistical Office)
16h00 – 16h30 Coffee Break
16h30 – 16h40 UNESCO on AI Regulation: Emerging Approaches Across the World
Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro (UNESCO)
16h40 – 17h30 Panel 3
Global AI Policy & Regulations
Moderator:
Robert Trager (Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative)

Panelists:
Paul Nemitz (European Commission)
Thomas Schneider (Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM))
Amr Safwat (Ministry of Communications Egypt, African Union)
Isabela Ferrari (Brazil, Federal Judge, UNESCO)
Owen Larter (Microsoft) (Online)
Isabell Chappuis (Swiss National Parliament)

17h30 – 18h30 Panel 4
Risk Management & Bringing Coherence to AI Governance through Standards

International Landscape
Moderator: Marta Ziosi (University of Oxford)

Panelists:
Elham Tabassi (NIST, USA)
Bilel Jamoussi (International Telecommunication Union)
Cindy Parokkil (ISO)
Ladina Caduff (Microsoft)

Regional/ Local Landscape
Moderator: Boris Inderbitzin (IEC)

Panelists:
Sebastian Hallensleben (CEN-CENELEC)(Online)
Roland Portman (Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA))
Kristian Bartholin (Council of Europe) (Online)
Daniel Dobos (SwissCom)

18h30 

Closing Remarks and Introduction for Day 2 

 

SPEAKERS & PARTNERS COCKTAIL & DINNER
(INVITATION ONLY, PRE CONFIRMATION REQUIRED)

All times CET (Central European Time)
Saturday | November 2, 2024 | In-Person only
This half-day will feature simultaneous discussion sessions on different topics

8h30 – 9h00 Coffee and Registration
9h00 – 9h15 Welcome & Introduction
Ayisha Piotti (RegHorizon & ETH Zurich)
9h15 – 10h30 Plenary Session
Led By: Prof Elliott Ash (ETH Zurich)
10h30 – 11h00 Networking Break
11h00 – 12h30 Simultaneous round tables / workshops
12h30 - 14h00 Wrap up and Lunch

PLENARY SESSION

Generative AI Systems: GPT for the Future of YOUR work
Led by: Prof Elliott Ash (ETH Zurich)

Session Abstract
Learn more about the potential and problems of AI assistants in "GPT for the Future of YOUR Work 2.0," the sequel to last year's workshop on the topic. Prof. Ash will offer a quick but deep introduction to the use of Generative AI in diverse work tasks: writing/editing, brainstorming, summarization, marketing, data analysis, coding, and fun. That includes some of the new developments and trajectories since last year. Regardless of your work domain, we will demo tools that can help with some tasks. We will also review the limitations, risks, and open questions about the integration of AI into work. 

SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS (CLOSED DOOR SESSIONS)
Note: The below discussions are all closed-door sessions. Attendance is by invitation only to ensure focused and candid discussions among key stakeholders.

Session I - Sovereign AI: Designing Policy for Future Societies
Led by: Prof. David Shrier (Imperial College UK)

Featured inputs from:
Katharina Frey (Swiss Foreign Ministry)
Alexander E. Bruner (Author, Swiss AI)

Session Abstract
This exclusive, closed-door workshop organised by the Trusted AI Alliance at Imperial assembles diverse perspectives to inform a discussion around how nation-states and multinational organisations can develop policies to support Sovereign AI systems, which are AI capabilities independent of Big Tech AI.

Sovereign AI initiatives already are under way in domiciles (or regional authorities within countries) including Switzerland, Singapore, Japan, Germany, France, the UK, KSA, UAE, India and elsewhere.
Countries must balance other national priorities against Sovereign AI's significant financial and technological investment requirements. Options for nation-states, supranational federals (e.g., EU) and international alliances (e.g., ASEAN) include building end-to-end sovereign AI, collaborating regionally, and leveraging open-source initiatives.

Participants will engage in a hands-on, salon-style discussion around considerations relevant to designing and implementing Sovereign AI policy in the context of National AI Policy initiatives.

Through collaborative activities, attendees will:

  • Understand key principles of new Sovereign AI frameworks
  • Assess the implications of Sovereign AI against the backdrop of national policies on AI, data privacy and digital
  • Debate alternate approaches to development and deployment
  • Highlight select risks and how to mitigate them, including hazards and opportunities when Big Tech participates in Sovereign AI
  • Interrogate how public-private interactions can accelerate Sovereign AI, and identify key ecosystem participants needed to encourage adoption and scaling
  • Describe enabling interventions that can support successful implementation

This invitation-only session offers a unique opportunity for AI developers, policymakers, think tank representatives, and industry experts to contribute their insights to a global framework that is being proposed on Sovereign AI.

Help us refine the future-facing frameworks that are deploying globally around Sovereign AI.

Session II - AI Value Chain Workshop: Fostering Responsible Innovation in Open-Source AI
Led by: Laura Galindo-Romero (Meta)

Session Abstract
This exclusive, closed-door workshop organised by Open Loop at the ETH AI Summit 2024 brings together a select group of AI stakeholders to explore the intricate dynamics of the AI value chain in the context of open-source foundation models.

Participants will engage in an interactive, scenario-based exercise that examines the roles, responsibilities, and potential collaborations among various actors in the AI ecosystem. Through collaborative activities, attendees will:

  • Analyze the interconnections and responsibilities across the AI value chain
  • Explore practical approaches to responsibility and accountability in open-source AI
  • Develop strategies for effective AI governance that balance innovation with ethical considerations
  • Foster cross-sector collaborations to address emerging challenges in AI development and deployment

This invitation-only session offers a unique opportunity for AI developers, policymakers, think tank representatives, and industry experts to contribute their insights to the cutting-edge discourse on AI governance. Participants will gain valuable perspectives on navigating open-source AI contexts, while helping to shape future frameworks for responsible AI innovation.

Join us for this thought-provoking workshop and be part of the conversation and influence the future of AI governance.

Session III - Play & Learn – How Sandboxes Can Shape the Future of AI
Led by: Raphael von Thiessen (Canton of Zurich)

Featured inputs from:
Fabio Sefery (University of Florence, Italy)

Session Abstract
This exclusive, closed-door round table is organised by the Canton of Zurich.

As AI evolves faster than regulations, new approaches to regulatory learning become essential. This roundtable explores how AI sandboxes provide a flexible environment for testing and innovation.
With the EU AI Act mandating the launch of regulatory sandboxes in many countries, we’ll showcase Zurich’s successful experience with an innovation sandbox over the past three years, including the completion of five AI projects.

We’ll also share insights from the first AI Sandbox Summit, which brought together seven European countries.

Join us to discuss different sandbox designs and their potential to shape the future of AI policy.

Session IV - SURPRISE SESSION ON GLOBAL AI GOVERNANCE

 

GLIMPSE OF AI POLICY SUMMIT 2023

For full details on the 2023 Policy Summit, (summary document, agenda, speakers, partners, attendees, and feedback).

Read the Summary Report of the AI Policy Summit 2023!

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES!

More information regarding keynote speakers, new partners and panelists will be announced very soon. Stay tuned for all further updates!

 

KEY BENEFITS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS

  •  Gain valuable insights into the current and future AI policy landscape at the European and Global levels allowing you to predict, plan and optimize your stakeholder outreach and attain your strategic business objectives.

  • Actively engage in  shaping policy in the field of AI, alongside global policymakers, business innovators, and top-notch academics to address business risk and build trust in the digital age.

  • Signal your commitment and position your organization as a leader in ethical and responsible AI development and use.

  • Get access to a global expert community for sharing experiences and best practices in regulatory risk management.

  •  Contribute to a publication produced by a world-class university that highlights key findings from the summit to help shape the future of AI regulation in Switzerland and beyond.

  • Network through lunches, dinners, coffee breaks and interactive online chats.

 Take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and shape the future of AI policy together!

TARGET AUDIENCES

  • Policy makers and governments
  • Business leaders from multinationals, SMEs and startups
  • Representatives of international organizations and civil society
  • Academics, experts and thought leaders

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

The Center for Law & Economics at ETH Zurich is a leading interdisciplinary research center in the areas of law and AI, economic analysis of law and algorithms, intellectual property, algorithmic fairness, and contract design. Our three professorships, AI Policy Director, numerous postdocs, Ph.D. students, and scientific assistants apply tools from legal analysis, statistics, experimental methods, machine learning, and natural language processing to better understand these areas. Besides international conferences like the AI Policy Summit, the Center hosts international seminars, workshop series, and collaborations with peer institutions across the globe.

Prof. Elliott Ash

Prof. Elliott Ash

ETH Zurich

RegHorizon is a Swiss-based strategy organization that helps you manage your risks and position your organization for the future. We help you to build trust with customers, employees, governments, and civil society by developing and promoting policy solutions in emerging fields. We help you to optimize your stakeholder outreach by providing actionable advice, cutting edge tools, and executive training programs. We foster collaboration among our partners (businesses and innovators, top academics, global and regional decision-makers and civil society influencers) through regular workshops and events.

Ayisha Piotti

Ayisha Piotti

RegHorizon & ETH Zurich

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