The background for arranging this event is that the European Union adopted the AI Act in August 2024 . Starting in February 2025, AI systems with unacceptable risk will be banned from Europe, and in August 2026, high-risk AI systems will have to comply with requirements related to risk management, data quality, governance, logging and traceability, technical documentation, transparency, human oversight, accuracy, robustness, and cybersecurity.
Currently, the European standardization organizations CEN and CENELEC are drafting the necessary AI standards on these critical areas following a standardisation request from the European Commission.
In this webinar, we’ll explore the status of the AI Act and the harmonized standards. The speakers will guide us through current developments and discuss what organisations need to know to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Join us to stay informed and equipped to navigate the AI regulatory environment in Europe.
With AI adoption accelerating, the EU AI Act and the future harmonized standards are aimed at ensuring safe, ethical, and transparent AI. Although developing these standards is complex and ongoing, European experts are working determinedly to create standards that offer companies a clear path to compliance.
The role of future harmonized AI standards extends beyond Europe; they set the groundwork for global alignment on AI ethics and governance.
Join representatives from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland as they share initial thoughts and welcome participants to this session.
By Dr. Tatjana Evas, Legal and Policy Officer at the European Commission
Participants will learn about the current status, implementation phases, and key challenges of the AI Act.
By Jesper Løffler Nielsen, Associate Partner, Lawyer (L), Ph.D. FOCUS ADVOKATER
Jesper Løffler Nielsen will explore the future legal landscape of AI regulation, and how the Act can be interpreted from a legal perspective. This session aims to offer participants a comprehensive perspective on AI legislation and how it aligns with other legal areas impacting AI development and deployment.
Ana Paula Gonzalez Torres, Ph.D. researcher at Aalto University
In this session, participants will learn about the future AI standards and their role in supporting European organisations’ compliance efforts. Hear about the people behind shaping these standards, the involvement of societal stakeholders, and how to contribute to this ongoing process.
By Anders Kofod-Petersen, founder and CEO of OptikosPrime, Ph.D. and professor in applied Artificial Intelligence at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
How can small and medium sized businesses act and prepare for AI regulation? Anders offers insights into the AI Act’s implications and possibilities for SMEs. Explore common concerns within the business sector, pressing questions awaiting regulatory answers, and actionable steps one can take to prepare.
By Luis Martinez, Ph.D. – Global AI Product Compliance Expert - ASSA ABLOY
Participants will gain insights into the current legal and standarization landscape and the AI Act’s impact on products. We will explore anticipated compliance challenges, what companies should expect in the coming years, and the potential for a global 'Brussels effect'.
We will round off with a panel discussion on the broader picture of AI in Europe. A Q&A will allow participants to ask questions on AI regulation’s implications and future possibilities to our panel.
Moderator: Kim Skov Hilding, Head of the Danish Standardisation Committee on AI and secretary for CEN/CENELEC/JTC 21 Artificial Intelligence.
This webinar is arranged in partnership between Standards Norway, Swedish Institute for Standards, Finnish Standards, Icelandic Standards and Danish Standard.
Date: Webinar 5th december 2024 at 13.00 - 15.00 CET
