FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute

How can AI agents help us imagine and design possible futures? And conversely, what might it mean to live in a society of agents? 🌆 Moderate by Prof. Geoffrey Aerts, this session will explore the societal transformations driven by the growing presence of autonomous systems. Through diverse insights and concrete examples, speakers will reflect on the kinds of societies we want to build. Jordi Cabot will address how to govern multi-agent systems in competition and collaboration scenarios, maximising their benefits while minimising risks. Katrīna Kūkuma, will share Riga’s experience with Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, offering insights from a city-level perspective. Morten Irgens will bring a European perspective, discussing Europe’s technological sovereignty in the age of AI and what it means to build a truly European approach to innovation. 🚀 Join us for on November 17 at Studio Flagey for this passionating conversation about AI in our societies. #FARI2025 Register now: https://lnkd.in/egqrz2Ay Vrije Universiteit Brussel — Université libre de Bruxelles — VUB Research — ULB Research & Innovation — VUB Business Development Academy — Riga — Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) —Université du Luxembourg — CAIRNE — Copenhagen Business School —Kristiania University of Applied Sciences

#FARI2025 | We are thrilled to partner with lifetech.brussels for the FARI Brussels Conference 2025! lifetech.brussels is the Brussels cluster for healthtech innovation, supporting startups and entrepreneurs who develop digital and medical technologies to improve lives. 🌱🤖 Together, we are co-organizing the sold-out session “HealthTech in Brussels: Where AI meets Robotics for Better Care” on November 18; exploring how AI and robotics are transforming healthcare through research, innovation, and real-world impact. Join lifetech.brussels on November 17 at Studio Flagey, where they will also host a booth to connect with the community and showcase how Brussels is driving the future of responsible HealthTech. We could not be happier to collaborate with such an engaged partner! 💫 📅 FARI Brussels Conference 2025 🗓️ November 17 & 18, 2025 | Studio Flagey & BeCentral Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Université libre de Bruxelles - Myriam Dieleman - Karen Boers - Carl Maria MÖRCH - Lore Stanson - Laura Jousset - Sezen Avci - Kenneth Hannaert - hub.brussels

On 18 November, as part of the #FARI2025 Partners Day at BeCentral, the workshop “AI Regulatory Sandboxes and Innovation: Towards the Implementation of the AI Act” will take place. 💡 Organised by the @AI Office, CybeRights, and the University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), EUSAiR, this workshop will explore how Europe is implementing the AI Act through AI Regulatory Sandboxes. 👉 Livio Rubino will present the EU’s comprehensive vision for balanced AI governance, combining innovation and trust. 👉 Filippo Bagni & Fabio Seferi will discuss transparency and regulatory coordination across European frameworks (AI Act, CRA, IEA). 👉 Antonino Rotolo will showcase the progress of EUSAiR, including up to 90 pilot use cases testing compliance, cross-border collaboration, and SME support in AI innovation. This workshop reflects the European Union’s commitment to building a robust, ethical, and interconnected AI innovation ecosystem. 🇪🇺 Information and registration: https://lnkd.in/enaYNwBb Vrije Universiteit Brussel — Université libre de Bruxelles — VUB Research — ULB Research & Innovation — European Commission — Karen Boers —Carl-Maria MÖRCH — Martin Canter — Lore Stanson — Laura Jousset — Kenneth Hannaert

How can #AI help doctors see what the human eye cannot? Medical imaging lies at the heart of modern healthcare; yet analysing complex scans remains a time-consuming and challenging task. Subtle anomalies can be overlooked, delaying diagnosis and treatment. Artificial intelligence is transforming this field. From detecting rare diseases to advancing cardiovascular imaging, AI is redefining how medical images are interpreted, with greater speed, accuracy, and clinical relevance. 👉 Join us for our last AI Happy Hour of the year to explore how AI is reshaping medical imaging - from research breakthroughs to clinical impact. 🗓 Monday, November 24 – 17:30 📍 FARI Test and Experience Center, Cantersteen 16, 1000 Brussels 🎙 Speaker: Loris Giordano, PhD candidate at FARI / ETRO VUB. His Ph.D. work ties in with the 101 Genomes Foundation’s action which is committed to accelerating therapeutic discovery for Marfan syndrome and other rare diseases. 101 Genomes connects Loris with specialists whose expertise is required and assists him in accessing the data he needs to conduct his work. A networking moment with drinks and snacks will follow the talk. 💡 Free attendance, but registration is compulsory: https://lnkd.in/euXiUc3T This event marks the final AI Happy Hour of 2025; stay tuned for a full and exciting programme coming next year. Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Université libre de Bruxelles - Laura Jousset - Kenneth Hannaert - Sezen Avci - Tom Lenaerts - Jef Vandemeulebroucke

#AIAccelerator | FARI2025: Final Pitch & Graduation – Cohort 2025 Join us on Tuesday, November 18 (2:00–4:30 PM CET) at BeCentral (Google Atelier) for the final pitches of the FARI AI Accelerator’s Cohort 2025: https://lnkd.in/eHw5kr9a Seven startups will take the stage to present their AI-driven solutions to a panel of innovation experts. This session is your chance to: - Discover the next generation of AI startups shaping the future of tech for the common good. - Connect with investors, researchers, and founders in Brussels’ growing AI ecosystem. - Celebrate the achievements of our accelerator participants during the graduation and networking cocktail. 📍 Location: BeCentral, Brussels 🕑 Time: 14:00–16:30 CET (Networking until 20:00) This event is co-organized by BUDA and FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute (ULB & VUB), as part of the FARI Brussels Conference 2025 under the theme “AI, Robots, and Us: Living with Intelligent Agents?” - Learn more about the FARI AI Accelerator Program: https://lnkd.in/eMrZWyvR - Apply by 30 Jan 2026 for the next six-month cohort starting March 2026: https://lnkd.in/dK5CEuQP Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB Business Development Academy - Geoffrey Aerts - Oussama Errazi - Laura Jousset - Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management - Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) - Artificial Intelligence Lab Brussels - Isabelle Tennstedt - Simon Wouters - Cedric Van Nevel

🚀 FARI joined the ESA Acceleration Days: Accelerate Crisis Preparedness at ESA ESEC in Redu! From 20 to 24 October, the European Space Agency - ESA, in partnership with safe.brussels and the Local Police of Brussels South (Zone Police Midi - Politiezone Zuid), brought together innovators from across Europe for a high-energy sprint exploring how #AI and space technologies can enhance Europe’s ability to respond to crises. Out of 20+ teams, 8 finalists, including FARI, CS GROUP, Excelerate Technology Group, NTT DATA Europe & Latam, SENSORBITE, Thales Spain, Trillium Technologies, and the PeaceEye FlexCo & World-Direct eBusiness solutions GmbH, co-created user-centered prototypes addressing real operational challenges in human safety and crisis preparedness. 💡 Team FARI, represented by Susheel Nath, Catalin T., Claude Hannecart, and Simeon Michel, explored how AI-driven digital twins and space-based data can anticipate crowd dynamics and strengthen crisis planning from the ground up - building on collaboration between FARI, paradigm.brussels, and the Ville de Bruxelles - Stad Brussel A huge thank you to: 👏 Pauline Lachérade-Simoulin for the invitation and outstanding coordination 👏 Greg Kelly and Ștefania Bianca Leuca for their daily guidance as our expert facilitators 👏 Brice Van Liefferinge for invaluable mentorship in refining our innovation strategy Congratulations to Trillium Technologies for their well-deserved win! 🏆 This initiative shows how collaboration between AI, space technologies, and public authorities can help Europe anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises more effectively. 🌍 #ESA #SafeBrussels #ZonePoliceMidi #AccelerationDays #CrisisPreparedness #DigitalTwins #Paradigm #StadBrussel #VilleDeBruxelles #AIForGood - Karen Boers

From essays to entrance tests, tools like ChatGPT are reshaping how students learn, write and think. But where is the line between help and fraud? At VUB, clear rules and critical thinking are at the centre of the discussion. Professor Vincent Ginis discussed the important topic of AI in education in Bruzz. How can universities adapt without turning back the clock? Read more about how Vrije Universiteit Brussel is tackling the AI challenge in education 👇 https://lnkd.in/emxV3XkR

Another interesting workshop not to miss on the second day of #FARI2025! 🌟 Join us for the first anniversary of the Democratic Commons research program, an in-person workshop exploring how to design AI systems that are safe for democracy. This interactive session will bring together experts from Make.org, Sorbonne Université, Sciences Po (Institut d'études politiques de Paris), and CNRS to share early findings and spark open discussions on how AI can both challenge and strengthen democratic values. Topics include: ➡️ How generative AI can enhance citizen participation to democratic processes ➡️ Defining democratic principles for AI ➡️ Assessing the political biases of multilingual large language models Moderated by Clarie Alspektor, the workshop will bring together experts David Mas, Théophile Pénigaud de Mourgues, François Yvon, and Silvia Erzeel. Do not miss this engaging exchange during FARI Partners Day on November 18 at BeCentral. Register now: https://lnkd.in/enqb6cns Université libre de Bruxelles — Vrije Universiteit Brussel — ULB Research & Innovation — VUB Research — Carl-Maria MÖRCH — Karen Boers — Lore Stanson — Laura Jousset — Sezen Avci — Kenneth Hannaert

We are proud to take part in #FoTiF2025, empowering women in tech and entrepreneurship. 🚀 Join us on Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 AM at BeCentral for an interactive one-hour session introducing the FARI AI Accelerator - a six-month, free program helping early-stage AI startups and researchers turn their ideas into socially impactful solutions. The accelerator provides expert mentorship, hands-on workshops, and access to a vibrant network of public, private, and academic partners. During the session, Oussama Errazi, Program Coordinator, will guide participants through: 🔹 What the FARI AI Accelerator is and how it works 🔹 Who can apply and what the program is looking for 🔹 The benefits, resources, and success stories from previous cohorts 🔹 How to prepare a strong application We especially encourage women entrepreneurs and researchers to apply for our 2026 cohort, and help shape the future of responsible, inclusive AI. Whether you are an entrepreneur, researcher, or simply curious about ethical AI innovation, this session is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with the community, and discover how FARI can help take your project to the next level - at no cost. 👉 Learn more and register: https://luma.com/a0xf29my FoTiF Club, Laura Jousset, Sezen Avci, Geoffrey Aerts, Laurence Renault, Alice Demaret, M. Sc., Karen Boers, FoTiF Club, WeAreFounders, 42 Belgium, Clusity 🌱 the women in tech community, Proximus Ada, Gwenda Frocrain, Juliette Malherbe, elke 🌱 kraemer (she / her), Rein Meirte, Charlène Crespel, Justine De Knoop, Axelle Lormans, Margot Camus, Ninon Maquet, Océanne Anani, Catherine Hervy, Jennie Jousset, Leyla Damoisaux-Delnoy, Alícia Moreno, Jessica Fiorelli, Coraline Brodkom, Catie Young, FOD Economie / SPF Economie / FPS Economy, Ghislaine I. #FutureIsFemale #TechForAll #WomenInTech #FemTech

On November 17, 2025, we will host a dedicated session on the regulation and governance of AI agents, as part of the FARI Conference at Flagey. ⚖️ Moderated by Professor Gregory Lewkowicz, FARI Academic Director from Université libre de Bruxelles, this panel will bring together leading experts to explore the practical challenges of regulating emerging intelligent systems, and the societal values these frameworks reflect. Our speakers ✨ Ronald Leenes, Full Professor in Regulation by Technology at Tilburg University, will discuss how regulation must evolve in this new era of AI Agents, fundamentally different from the data-driven world we have known. Jarmo Eskelinen, Finnish innovation strategist with over 25 years of experience at the crossroads of cities, communities, and technology, will share concrete examples of how cities can lead the way toward responsible AI ecosystems. Claudia Chwalisz, Founder & CEO of DemocracyNext, will bring a democratic and human-centered perspective. Together, they will reflect on how to build truly effective and responsible AI governance, aligned with our shared societal values and visions for the future. 👉 Check the program and register: https://lnkd.in/egqrz2Ay Université libre de Bruxelles — Vrije Universiteit Brussel — ULB Research & Innovation — VUB Research — Carl-Maria MÖRCH — Karen Boers — Laura Jousset — Sezen Avci — Kenneth Hannaert — Lore Stanson