AI Dialogues

May 26th | May 27th 2025

Join our AI dialogues, a two-day workshop exploring AI's impact on employment, climate, and smart cities, culminating in actionable policy recommendations for ethical AI development build on a strong academic foundation.

The AI Dialogues include a paper release and a stakeholder meeting to discuss key findings and drive future discussions, in addition to providing valuable networking opportunities.

Session 1: AI and Human Employment

May 26th - 2025

Workshop led by Frank Pasquale (Cornell Tech), Valeria Pulignano (KU Leuven), Ching Lin Pang (KU Leuven) and Vickie Dekocker (KU Leuven/Agoria)

Workshop led by Benedetta Brevini (NYU) and Katja Biedenkopf (KU Leuven)

Session 2: AI and Climate

May 27th - 2025

Session 3: AI and Smart Cities

Data walk and Workshop led by Lieven Raes (KU Leuven), Joep Crompvoets (KU Leuven) and Katrien Pype (KU Leuven)

Session 4: Policy Note Collaboration

Writing groups in which we produce three core policy documents, each focusing on one of our key themes.

Session 5: Closing Remarks and Future Steps

Our AI Dialogues will conclude with a summary of the key takeaways and a discussion of the next steps for disseminating the policy notes to relevant stakeholders.

Followed by a networking reception