This bootcamp offers a comprehensive introduction to the landscape of AI standardization, with a particular focus on both international and European initiatives. Designed for practitioners, researchers, and technical contributors, the program explores the frameworks, processes, and key organizations shaping the future of AI governance and interoperability.
Participants will be introduced to the latest efforts in AI standard development, including those led by ISO, IEC and CEN/CENELEC, as well as the evolving regulatory context under the EU AI Act. Through real-world case studies, interactive sessions, and expert guidance, attendees will learn best practices for compliance, how to assess AI systems against emerging standards, and how to apply standardization in practical development contexts.
Beyond technical knowledge, the bootcamp empowers participants to actively contribute to standardization processes. Attendees will gain insights into how working groups operate, how to submit proposals or feedback, and how to engage with multi-stakeholder bodies to ensure that AI standards are inclusive, transparent, and ethically sound.
Whether you're building AI systems, managing risk, or shaping policy, this bootcamp will equip you with the tools and confidence to navigate a rapidly evolving AI ecosystem—and play a direct role in shaping its future.
The objectives:
Understand the Key Principles of AI Standardization
Gain a solid foundation in the purpose, structure, and impact of AI standardization. Explore how standards contribute to safety, transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI systems. Learn the roles of various standardization bodies (e.g., ISO, IEC, CEN/CENELEC) and how their work aligns with evolving regulatory frameworks.
Explore Global AI Regulations and Compliance Requirements
Examine the international AI regulatory landscape, including the EU AI Act and related policy initiatives. Understand how global compliance requirements intersect with standardization, and how they influence design, deployment, and risk management in AI and robotics systems.
Learn How to Identify the Role AI Standards Can Play in Your Projects
Assess how AI standards can be applied in real-world contexts—whether for development, procurement, auditing, or governance. Understand how standards can support responsible innovation, improve product quality, and help teams align with legal and ethical expectations.
Prepare Contributions to AI Standardization to Enhance Interoperability and Trustworthiness
Develop the skills and confidence needed to contribute effectively to standardization working groups. Learn how to formulate input, draft proposals, and engage in technical discussions that improve the interoperability, safety, and trustworthiness of AI systems—particularly those developed within your own organization or sector.
Connect with Industry Experts and Like-Minded Professionals
Build relationships with leading figures in AI standardization, regulation, and applied AI development. Engage in peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities to foster collaboration, share challenges, and stay informed about future developments in the field.
Costs
Physical registration fee: 690 EUR
Students (with approved proof of studentship): 250 EUR
Online registration fee: 300 EUR
** Adra member: 50% discount** - this is applicable to only physical and online categories.
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Program
Day 1 - 12 June 2025
| Time | Session title | Speaker | |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | Registration and Welcome coffee | |
| Session 1 | |||
| 09:30 | 10:15 | Introduction to AI Standardization | Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A |
| 10:30 | 11:15 | Overview of ISO/IEC JTC 1 /SC 42 and CEN / CENELEC JTC 21 standards and work programs | Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A |
| 11:15 | 11:30 | BREAK | |
| 11:30 | 12:00 | Regulatory Frameworks: EU AI ACT and the supporting EC Standardization request | Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A |
| 12:15 | 14:00 | LUNCH | |
| Session 2 | |||
| 14:00 | 15:00 | Deep dive in the CEN/CLC JTC 21 supporting standards of the EU AI Act – part I
EN AI QMS - 20" EN AI Data Quality and Governance - 20" EN AI Cybersecurity - 20" |
Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A Enrico Panai - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A |
| 15:00 | 15:15 | BREAK | |
| 15:15 | 16:15 | Deep dive in the CEN /CLC JTC 21 supporting standards of the EU AI Act - part II
EN AI RMS - 20" EN AI Trustworthiness - 20" EN AI Conformity assessment - 20" |
Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A Enrico Panai - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A |
| 16:15 | 16:30 | BREAK | |
| 16:30 | 17:00 | Useful resources in shaping your contribution for AI standardization | Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A Joshua Hovsha - Adapt Centre - Dublin City University |
| 17:00 | 17:30 | Concluding Remarks | Philip Piatkiewicz - Secretary General - Adra Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A |
Day 2 - 13 June 2025
| Time | Session title | Speaker | |
| 09:30 | 10:00 | Welcome coffee | |
| Session 1 | |||
| 10:30 | 11:15 | Contributing to standards: Serious Smiling Games | Joshua Hovsha - ADAPT Centre - Trinity College Dublin |
| 11:15 | 11:30 | BREAK | |
| 11:30 | 12:15 | Showcase: Implementing AI Compliance on a real-world Application | |
| 12:15 | 14:00 | LUNCH | |
| Session 2 | |||
| 14:00 | 15:00 | Beyond compliance: AI Ethics |
Enrico Panai - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
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| 15:00 | 15:15 | BREAK | |
| 15:15 | 16:45 | Ideation: identifying possible contributions for CEN/CLC JTC 21 | Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A Joshua Hovsha - ADAPT Centre - Trinity College Dublin Enrico Panai - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
| 16:45 | 17:00 | BREAK | |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | Expert Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
| 18:00 | 18:15 | Concluding Remarks | Philip Piatkiewicz - Secretary General - Adra Emilia Tantar - Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer - Black Swan Lux S.A |
Contact information:
For any questions or doubts please contact us at info@adr-association.eu
Speakers
Philip Piatkiewicz is a seasoned leader in European affairs and project management, currently serving as the head of Adra – the AI, Data, and Robotics Association. Adra is a leading strategic technology network of stakeholders from academia, industry, and the public sector, dedicated to advancing and adopting AI, data, and robotics technologies across Europe. Adra acts as the private side for the AI, Data, Robotics public-private partnership in Horizon Europe.
Philip’s expertise encompasses strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project execution. He has successfully managed and coordinated complex collaborative projects that support the research, innovation, and industrial agendas of regional, national and EU level, with a particular focus on key enabling technologies and digital industries.
Dr. Emilia Tantar is Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer and co-founder of Black Swan LUX. She is also The Luxembourg Head of Delegation and President of the Luxembourg National Mirror Committee in AI Standardization and convenor of CEN and CENELEC JTC 21 AI WG 2 "Operational aspects". She is the editor of the European Technical Report that provides guidance on AI Conformity Assessment, CEN/CLC TR 17894:2024 "AI Conformity assessment and editor of the upcoming European Norm on AI Conformity assessment framework. Since May 2023 she is part of the Romanian national scientific and ethical consultative committee on Artificial Intelligence*, shaping the national AI strategy. She previously held the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer position at INCERT G.I.E. and led the Artificial Intelligence efforts of PwC Luxembourg as Senior Manager.
Dr. Tantar has over 20 years of experience delivering AI to the business market as researcher and strategic consultant. She has also authored more than 20 journal papers and scientific articles, collaborating with entities such as Forbes Ignite, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA).She holds a PhD in Computer Science, from the University of Lille 1 Science and Technology. Dr. Tantar is also Ambassador of the European Digital SME Alliance and appointed expert representing Small Business Standards (SBS) in AI standardisation. The European Digital SME Alliance is the largest network of ICT small and medium enterprises in Europe, representing more than 45,000 digital SMEs across the EU.
Josh is an experienced data protection consultant and a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E). He is a Marie Curie Fellow and is currently pursuing a PhD in data protection law at Trinity College Dublin. Josh has years of experience managing teams in diverse organizations focusing on data protection risk analysis, crisis management, and communication strategy. His experience is coupled with knowledge gained through years of academic research in Law and Public Policy. He has carried out risk assessments and provided advisory service to governmental departments, private entities, and the public sector. He has also assisted international organizations in developing AI and Data Protection frameworks. Josh holds a Master of International and Comparative Law – Trinity College Dublin, a Master of Political Science – University of Witwatersrand, a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations – University of Johannesburg and a Bachelor of Law – University of Johannesburg.
Enrico Panai is an AI Ethicist. Following his studies in philosophy and a multi-year experience as a consultant in Italy, he taught for seven years as an adjunct professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Sassari. Since his move to France in 2007, he has been working as a consultant. In 2017, he studied Strategies for Cyber Security Awareness at the Institut National de Hautes Etudes de la Sécurité et de la Justice in Paris. He holds a PhD in Cybergeography and AI Ethics. He is the founder of the consultancy BeEthical.be, professor of Responsible AI at EMlyon Business School and ISEP in Paris, and La Cattolica in Milan, board member of ForHumanity, and president of the Association of AI Ethicists. His main activity at the moment is as officer of the French Standardisation Committee for IA – AFNOR and convenor of the WG4 at CEN-CENELEC JTC21.