Gdansk, Poland hosted the 11th European AI Forum under the patronage of the Polish EU Presidency, bringing together ministers, European Commission representatives, national AI associations, and industry leaders from across Europe. The event focused on shaping Europe's AI future and strengthening its digital competitiveness, with key discussions centered around the implementation of the EU AI Act, the development of crucial infrastructure like AI Gigafactories and data centers, and the broader theme of digital sovereignty. Ministerial remarks highlighted the strategic importance of investing heavily in AI and called for simplified regulatory approaches and greater public-private collaboration.
A central part of the debate revolved around the practical challenges of the AI Act, including the need for clearer standards and certification processes to facilitate industry compliance, especially for SMEs and startups. Discussions on infrastructure emphasized the urgency of building European-owned computing power, debating optimal funding models, and streamlining permitting processes to ensure timely deployment. Speakers stressed that achieving true digital sovereignty requires not only owning the hardware but also fostering a robust European ecosystem for AI models, talent, and data.
The European AI Forum also served as a platform to highlight concrete examples of European AI in action and the power of community-driven initiatives. Presentations showcased Poland's evolving national AI strategy and projects like the open-source Polish LLM "Bielik" and advances in applying AI in complex sectors like healthcare and agriculture. The importance of talent development, upskilling, and fostering strong networking among European players was underscored and announcing the upcoming second edition of the European AI Awards to celebrate European AI excellence.
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