EstoniAI Meetup Vol. 13: Responsible AI - Privacy, Data & Governance
Can we build powerful AI without compromising privacy?
Should regulation drive innovation or follow it?
What does responsible AI actually mean in practice?
Join us for EstoniAI Meetup Vol. 13 – where Estonia's AI community tackles these hard questions. In collaboration with Tehnopol and Eesti Keele Instituut, we'll explore governance, data protection, and what it takes to build AI we can trust.
With the EU AI Act's major provisions taking effect in August 2025 and AI systems processing unprecedented amounts of data, this meetup brings together regulators, practitioners, and innovators to tackle the practical challenges of AI governance. From GDPR compliance in the age of large language models to building ethical AI frameworks that work in practice, we'll dive deep into what it takes to develop AI responsibly.
EstoniAI Meetup is organized jointly by Founderly and Estonian Founders Society, bringing together builders, brains, and backers around what truly matters in AI. Whether you're building, funding, or learning, be part of the conversations shaping our AI future.
🗓️ Agenda
17:00 | Doors Open - Registration & Refreshments
17:30 | It Begins
🎤 Welcome by Vattan PS, Founder of Founderly & Creator of EstoniAI
🏛️ Opening remarks by Rauno Varblas, Tehnopol
17:45 | 🔍 Keynote: Algorithmic Transparency Standards Building trust through explainable AI systems — Sofia Paes, Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs
18:00 | 📋 Keynote: Estonian Language and Culture Preservation in AI
18:15 | 🎓 Academic Insights (New) Featuring three researchers showcasing innovative work happening in Estonian academic institutions
Dirk Draheim, head of the Information Systems Group, Taltech
AI-Enabled Medical Eye Image Classification: Challenges and Future Opportunities
Jaak Vilo, Professor of Bioinformatics, University of Tartu
A complex road of using health data for R&D&I
Madis Jürviste, Lexicographer at the Institute of the Estonian Language
Harnessing LLMs for Historical Lexicography: Lessons in Data Stewardship and AI Quality
18:45 | 10-min break
18:55 | ⚡ Startup Spotlight Estonia's two boldest AI startups take the mic
Christjan Schumann, Cofounder, Wundamental
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19:15 | 🌐 Panel: "Small Country, Big Voice: Estonia in Global AI Governance" A sharp, unfiltered conversation about Estonia's role in shaping international AI standards
19:45 | High-Signal Networking
21:00 | Close
Why Attend:
Practical insights from organizations already implementing AI governance
Clear guidance on EU AI Act requirements and deadlines
Real solutions to privacy and data challenges in AI development
Direct access to domain experts who can answer your specific questions
Network with Estonia's responsible AI community
Who Should Attend:
CTOs and CPOs wrestling with AI data challenges
Compliance officers preparing for AI Act requirements
Developers building AI systems that handle personal data
Founders navigating the innovation-regulation balance
Public sector leaders implementing AI responsibly
Investors evaluating AI governance risks
Anyone who believes AI should be both powerful and trustworthy
From GDPR compliance for LLMs to building ethical AI frameworks that work in practice, this collaboration between EstoniAI Meetup, Founderly, Estonian Founders Society, Tehnopol, and Eesti Keele Instituut tackles the questions that matter for building responsible AI.
👉 Don't wait to secure your spot – this event is free, but registration is required as spaces are limited!
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