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International Governance of Emerging Technology: From AI to Quantum

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The RECSAI Conference 2025 brings together renowned experts from academia, industry, and policy to address the latest advancements and regulatory challenges in emerging technologies. The conference will feature keynote speeches, expert panels on AI governance, regulatory frameworks, and quantum computing, as well as exclusive networking opportunities. With a focus on fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and shaping responsible innovation, this conference offers valuable insights for leaders at the forefront of technological development.

AGENDA

Day 1 - June 26, 2025

09:15 - 09:30 | Opening Remarks

  • Philipp Hacker, European New School of Digital Studies & Sarah Hammer, The Wharton School (Conference Chairs) (5-7 mins)

  • Gunther Friedl, Managing Director, Dieter Schwarz Foundation (8-10 mins)

09:30 - 9:45 | Opening Speech

  • Ali Sunyaev, Vice President, TUM Heilbronn

9:45 - 10:10 | Keynote: Emerging Topics in AI and Governance

  • Laura Caroli, Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (15 min)

  • Discussion (10 min)

10:10 - 12:00 | Panel 1: GenAI Evaluation & Oversight

Chair: Philipp Hacker, European New School of Digital Studies

First Session (10:10 - 11:05)

  • Sébastian Krier, DeepMind (15 min)

  • Matthias Holweg, Oxford (15 min)

  • Discussion (25 min)

Second Session (11:05 - 12:00)

  • Ramayya Krishnan, Dean and Professor, Carnegie Mellon University (15 min)

  • Jeremias Adams-Prassl, Oxford (15 min)

  • Discussion (25 min)

12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch Break & Networking

13:30 - 15:30 | Panel 2: Explanations, Hallucinations, and Discrimination

Chair: Anand Rao, Carnegie Mellon University 

First Session (13:30 - 14:30)

  • Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius, Radboud (15 min)

  • Lilian Edwards, Newcastle & Reuben Binns (TBC), Oxford (20 mins)

  • Discussion (25 min)

Second Session (14:30 - 15:30)

  • Bernadette Kell, AI Hub Lead, German Federal Ministry of Justice (15 min)

  • Brent Mittelstadt, Oxford (15 min)

  • Discussion (30 min)

15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break

16:00 - 18:00 | Panel 3: Regulatory Perspectives

Chair: Nóra Ní Loideáin, University of London, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

First Session (16:00 - 17:00)
Keynotes:

  • Daniela Brönstrup, Vice-President, German Authority for Networks (15 min)

  • AI Office of the EU (15 min) (TBC)

  • Discussion (30 min)

Second Session (17:00 - 18:00)

  • Michael Schönstein, German Federal Chancellery (15 min)

  • Chris Russell, Oxford (15 min)

  • Discussion (30 min)

Day 2 - June 27, 2025

10:00 - 12:00 | Panel 4: AI Liability Frameworks

Chair: Atoosa Kasirzadeh, Carnegie Mellon University

First Session (10:00 – 11:00)

  • Jeannie Paterson, Melbourne (15 min)

  • Laura Schertel Mendes, Frankfurt a.M. / Brazil (15 min)

  • Discussion (30 min)

Second Session (11:00 – 12:00)

  • Kai Zenner, European Parliament (15 min)

  • Sandra Wachter, Oxford (15 min)

  • Discussion (30 min)

12:00 - 12:45 | Industry Roundtable: Emerging Trends in AI

  • Moderators: Philipp Hacker & Sarah Hammer

  • Speakers: Dietrich Chen (EY), Hans Torben Löfflad (Stackit), Till Klein (appliedAI), Jessica Renier (Institute of International Finance)

12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00 | Panel 5: Data Protection, Copyright, and the Future of Creation

Chair: Charlotte Köhler, European University Viadrina

First Session (14:00 – 15:00)

  • Michèle Finck, Tübingen (15 min)

  • Philipp Hacker (15 min)

  • Discussion (30 min)

Second Session (15:00 – 16:00)

  • Chris Marsden, Monash (15 min)

  • Andreas Engel, Heidelberg (15 min)

  • Discussion (30 min)

16:00 - 16:30 | Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:30 | Panel 6: The Future and Regulation of Quantum Computing

Chairs: Philipp Hacker & Sarah Hammer 

  • Christian Tutschku, Fraunhofer IAO (15 min)

  • Marina Marinkovic, ETH Quantum Center (15 min)

  • Discussion (30 min)

17:30 - 17:45 | Closing Remarks

  • Philipp Hacker & Sarah Hammer

Location
AULA - building H
Bildungscampus 6, 74076 Heilbronn, Germany
The location is wheelchair-accessible.
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