Monaco, May 2026 — Global leaders from technology, policy, investment, academia, and industry gathered at the Yacht Club de Monaco for the third edition of the Artificial Intelligence Conference, a multidisciplinary forum examining the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation, organized by the Business Future Institute and AI Monaco, led by Silvia Andriotto Melia and Leonardo Fabbri respectively
Discussions focused on some of the most pressing issues shaping the future of AI, including the rise of agentic AI workflows, the growing importance of digital sovereignty and trust, the infrastructure required to support the AI economy, and emerging applications such as AI-powered drone logistics. Participants also explored trends in AI investment, healthcare innovation, and Europe's efforts to strengthen its digital ecosystem through initiatives such as digital identity frameworks.
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The conference provided a valuable platform for cross-sector dialogue, bringing together experts and decision-makers to exchange perspectives on how innovation can be harnessed responsibly in an increasingly complex geopolitical and technological landscape.
With global debates around AI governance intensifying, the conversations held in Monaco highlighted a growing consensus: the future of artificial intelligence will depend not only on technological breakthroughs, but also on the institutions, partnerships, and policy frameworks developed to guide them
For RegHorizon, the conversations in Monaco reinforced the importance of connecting technological advancement with effective governance and international collaboration. These themes will continue at the AI Policy Summit 2026, taking place on 29–30 September 2026 at ETH Zurich, where policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and researchers will convene to shape the future of AI governance.
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