Significant progress has been made by researchers, industry and other stakeholders to develop tools and practices that help operationalize ethical principles for AI both in Europe and the rest of the world. At the same time, breakthroughs in machine learning, cognition and even in the field of quantum computing continue to accelerate. While this pace of innovation is enabling exponential progress in nearly every field of human endeavor, finding the optimal approach to rules and practices that fully encompass context, dignity, and human-centered intent is especially challenging.

Following the enthusiastic feedback on the first edition of the Data Science and Law Forum in September 2018, we are again gathering experts from the research community, civil society, policymaking and the legal practice to advance the dialogue on developing robust and responsible AI governance rules, and to promote early conversations on the state of quantum computing.