Training and workshops: A dialogue on AI and Data Governance - When the world is watching

Are you an early-stage researcher working on AI and data governance? Join our interactive workshop at CPDP ('Computers, Privacy and Data Protection'): an in-depth discussion on research and real-world challenges and opportunities in the area of AI and data governance. The workshop is co-organised by the JRC in the framework of the FreshMinds initiative, and the ADAPT Centre. It brings together early-stage researchers (ESRs) and experts from academia, industry, civil society, and policymaking.

The workshop is part of the 18th CPDP international conference, taking place in Brussels, 21 - 23 May 2025 .

Call for Participants

Are you interested in presenting at the workshop as an Early-stage researcher? Please submit a brief abstract of your research (max 300 words) by 7 April 2025 to [email protected]. Five ESRs will be selected and notified by 9 April 2025 .

What to Expect:

• Present your research to an interdisciplinary audience
• Discuss the practical and policy implications of your research with experts and practitioners
• Gain insights into opportunities and challenges in digital regulation from diverse perspectives

Topics of Interest Include:

• Balancing AI regulation and innovation—the shifts towards simplified regulation
• Global challenges and opportunities in AI and data governance
• AI regulatory divergence between the EU and the US
• Success factors for AI beyond technical performance
• Evidence-based, participatory, and cross-sector approaches for AI policymaking
• Regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions for compliance with AI and data regulations
• Cross-border data flows and data sovereignty
• Risk-based approaches to AI oversight in the public sector

Practical Information

When: Wednesday 21 May 2025, 08:45 - Friday 23 May 2025, 19:00 (CEST)

Where: Maison de la Poste Rue Picard 5/7, 1000, Brussels, Belgium

Languages: English

Description

In this interactive workshop, early-stage researchers take the stage to present their cutting-edge work on the challenges and opportunities of AI and data governance—ranging from regulatory divergence and risk-based oversight to algorithmic transparency and ethical concerns.

Bringing together voices from research, policy, and practice, the workshop invites participants to actively engage in discussions that bridge theory and implementation. It offers a unique space for dialogue on the future of responsible and evidence-based digital governance in the EU and beyond, by gathering experts from academia, industry, civil society, and EU institutions.

The workshop will run for 2 hours and 30 minutes . This interactive double-slot workshop includes two parts:

• Each ESR will present their novel research (5 min each).
• Then, they will be joined by experts in breakout sessions to discuss their research (45 min).

Experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges for ESRs in the international digital regulatory space and share their experiences. This is an in-person event, and attendance requires registration for the CPDP conference, taking place in Brussels from 21 to 23 May 2025.