The inaugural webinar of the Legal and Ethical Topic Group launches a new series of sessions designed to support industry compliance with emerging technology regulations.
This first session spotlights the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence - the EU AI Act. The Act establishes a risk-based approach to AI governance, addresses potential harms, and positions Europe as a global leader in fostering trustworthy and responsible AI innovation.
The webinar is tailored for innovators, researchers, deployers, and businesses developing the next generation of AI systems. Participants will gain practical insight into navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and aligning their solutions with compliance requirements.
During the session, experts will unpack the regulation’s core principles, obligations, governance structure, and enforcement mechanisms. The discussion will also explore key implementation pathways and address pressing questions surrounding the practical application of the Act.
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Agenda
| Time | Description | Speaker |
| 14:30-14:40 | Setting the scene • Welcome and introduction of speakers • Brief overview of the webinar’s objectives and agenda • Context: Why this topic is relevant (e.g., regulatory landscape, business impact) • Ground rules for interaction (e.g., Q&A timing, chat usage) | Marina Cugurra |
| 14:40-14:50 | Human-centricity and risk-based approach • Explanation of “human-centricity” in AI: ethics, rights, and societal impact • Overview of the risk-based approach: how risks are categorized and addressed • Examples of how these principles are applied in practice | Marina Cugurra |
| 14:50-15:05 | Prohibited Practices (Article 5) • What practices are banned (e.g., manipulative AI, social scoring) • Rationale behind prohibitions • Real-world examples or case studies High-risk AI Systems (Article 6) • Definition and criteria for high-risk AI • Obligations for providers and users (e.g., risk assessments, documentation) • Sectors or use cases typically considered high-risk Transparency Risks (Article 50) • Requirements for transparency (e.g., disclosing AI use, explaining decisions) • How to implement transparency in practice • Potential challenges and solutions | Argyro Amidi Amaya Garmendia |
| 15:05-15:15 | Mechanisms and tools for innovation & governance • Overview of regulatory sandboxes, standards, and best practices • Role of governance bodies and industry collaboration • Tools and resources for compliance (e.g., checklists, frameworks | Monika Milanovic |
| 15:15-15:25 | Enforcement and penalties • Overview of enforcement bodies and their powers • Types of penalties (fines, bans, reputational damage) • How to avoid penalties: proactive compliance strategies | Argyro Amidi |
| 15:25-15:35 | Application timeline and key milestones (including the Digital Omnibus) • Key dates for compliance (e.g., when regulations take effect) • Phased rollout and transition periods • Connection to broader initiatives (e.g., Digital Omnibus) | Amaya Garmendia |
| 15:35-15:40 | Concluding remarks • Recap of main points • Call to action (e.g., next steps, resources, further reading) | Monika Milanovic |
| 15:55-16:00 | Wrap-up • Thank you to speakers and audience • Contact information for follow-up • Reminder of any post-webinar resources or recordings | Marina Cugurra |
