Miloš VučevićPrime MinisterSerbia
EVENT PROGRAMME
Public sessions
- All session times reflect your computer's local time zone.
- All public sessions will take place at the Hall "Global" - Palace of Serbia.
- All public sessions will be broadcasted.
Day
1 :
December 3, 202411:30 - 12:30
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
13:00 - 13:20
Official Opening of the Ministerial Summit: Opening Remarks
13:20 - 13:30
FAMILY PHOTO WITH ALL MINISTERS AND HEADS OF DELEGATIONS
13:30 - 14:30
Official Opening of the Ministerial Summit
14:30 - 15:00
COFFE BREAK
15:00 - 16:00
Unlocking AI Potential: The Role of Governments in Global Innovation
This ministerial panel will delve into the critical role of governments in driving global AI innovation while ensuring responsible development. Leaders will discuss policy approaches to unlock AI's transformative potential, foster international collaboration, and build ecosystems that support ethical, inclusive, and sustainable innovation. The discussion will highlight the transformative potential of AI in boosting productivity, creating jobs, and opening new markets, while ensuring inclusive and sustainable economic progress. Insights will be shared on how strategic global collaboration and government-led initiatives can unlock AI’s potential as a catalyst for economic prosperity.
Jelena BegovićMinister of Science, Technological Development and InnovatioSerbia
Clara Chappaz Secrétaire d'Etat française chargée de l'Intelligence Artificielle et du Numérique France
Jitin PrasadaMinister of State for Electronics and Information TechnologyIndia
Ulrik Vestergaard KnudsenDeputy Secretary-GeneralOECD
ModeratorStefan BadzaAdvisor to the President of the National AssemblyThe National Assembly of Serbia
16:00 - 17:00
Official Opening of the Ministerial Summit (continuation)
17:00 - 18:00
COCKTAIL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AT PALACE DE SERBIA
18:00 - 20:00
GALA DINNER IN HONOR OF ALL MINISTERS AND HEADS OF DELEGATIONS (CROWN PLAZA HOTEL BELGRADE - BY INVITATION ONLY)
Day
2 :
December 4, 202408:00 - 08:05
Welcome
08:05 - 08:25
AI for Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals - A Global Perspective
Artificial Intelligence offers transformative potential in addressing global challenges including those outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This keynote will explore how AI technologies can drive progress across key areas such as healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. It will provide a global perspective on the role of AI in fostering inclusive and equitable development.
08:25 - 08:45
Shaping the Future of AI: How AI Will Redefine Society
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we live, work, and interact, driving unprecedented societal shifts. This keynote explores the potential of AI to revolutionize industries, reshape economies, and redefine human connections. It will examine how AI can be harnessed responsibly to build a future that benefits all of society.
08:45 - 09:30
The impact of artificial intelligence on our future - opportunities and threats
As Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve, its potential to reshape every aspect of our lives grows exponentially. AI offers unprecedented opportunities for progress. However, with these advancements come significant risks and ethical dilemmas. Will AI empower humanity to create a more sustainable development, inclusive future, or could it deepen inequalities and disrupt societal transformation?
Ulrik Vestergaard KnudsenDeputy Secretary-GeneralOECD
ModeratorStefan BadzaAdvisor to the President of the National AssemblyThe National Assembly of Serbia
SpeakerDanilo MandicProfessors of Machine IntelligenceImperial College London
SpeakerCelso Goncalves CamiloProfessorCEIA/Federal University of Goias
SpeakerKonstantinos KyranakisDeputy Minister of Digital Governance Greece
SpeakerAna Margarida Balseiro de Sousa LopesMinister of Youth and ModernisationPortugal
09:30 - 10:00
COFFEE BREAK
10:00 - 11:00
Empowering Emerging Markets: The Role of AI in Job Creation and Economic Growth
Can Artificial Intelligence empower emerging markets by driving job creation and economic growth? It will examine AI's potential to foster innovation, enhance productivity, and open new opportunities in developing economies. The discussion will focus on strategies for leveraging AI to build sustainable and inclusive economic progress.
Marko ČadežPresidentChamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
Keynote SpeechDjordjija PetkoskiLecturer and Senior Fellow Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA
ModeratorAngelica Salvi Del PeroSenior Advisor to the OECD’s Director for Employment, Labour and Social AffairsOECD
SpeakerLaurence LiewDirectorAISingapore
SpeakerMilan BosnicDirectorNational Employment Service
SpeakerShashi Shekhar VempatiCo-FounderAI4India.Org
11:00 - 12:00
AI Regulation - what we learned so far?
This panel will explore the lessons learned from the ongoing efforts to regulate Artificial Intelligence. It will examine the challenges and successes of current regulatory frameworks, and evaluate approaches and their impact on innovation, ethics, and societal trust. The discussion will highlight key insights that can guide future AI policy development.
Keynote SpeechGabriele MazziniMIT Research Affiliate & FellowMIT
ModeratorMilan ZdravkovicAssociate professorFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nis
SpeakerMerve HickokPresidentCenter for AI and Digital Policy
SpeakerKyoko YoshinagaProject Associate ProfessorGraduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University
SpeakerMaja Bogataj JancicFounder, CEOOpen Data and Intellectual Property Institute ODIPI
SpeakerTill KleinHead of AI RegulationappliedAI Institute for Europe gGmbH
SpeakerKanysh TuleushinFirst Vice-Minister, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace IndustryKazakhstan
12:00 - 13:00
Data Governance in the Public Sector: Ensuring Transparency, Fairness, and Accountability & Protection of Citizen Data
Delve into the critical issue of data governance in the public sector, balancing the need to protect citizen data with the demand for efficient service delivery. It will address challenges in managing data privacy, security, and compliance while enabling innovation in government services. The conversation will focus on strategies for building trust through responsible data stewardship.
The public sector has great influence, and its transformation is very important. The aim of the panel is to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in the public sector, focusing on the importance of transparency, fairness, and accountability. It will examine how AI can be implemented in government services while upholding ethical standards and public trust. The discussion will highlight strategies to ensure responsible and equitable use of AI in public institutions.
Keynote SpeechMihailo JovanovićActing DirectorOffice for IT and eGovernment
ModeratorMilan DobrijevićState SecretaryMinistry of Information and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia
SpeakerE. Ulises Moya-SánchezAI directorJalisco's Gov
SpeakerCédric WachholzChief of Digital Policies and Digital Transformation SectionUNESCO
SpeakerBertrand MonthubertCo-ChairGPAI Data Governance Working Group
SpeakerMichal IlkoDirector General, Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and InformatisationSlovak Republic
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH - PALACE DE SERBIA
14:00 - 15:30
START-UP BOOTHS PRESENTATION (OVERLAPPING WITH OTHER EVENTS)
14:00 - 14:15
Presentation of Expo Belgrade 2027
14:15 - 14:30
Presentation of Bio4 Campus
14:30 - 15:30
Reskilling and Lifelong Learning: Adapting to the AI-Driven Job Market and impact of AI to modern Education
The idea is to Explore the crucial need for reskilling and lifelong learning in an AI-driven job market, where technological advancements continuously reshape the workforce. It will examine the impact of AI on modern education, highlighting how education systems and professional development must evolve. The discussion will focus on strategies for preparing individuals and institutions to thrive in this dynamic environment.
Janko SamardzicAssistant Minister, Ministry of Education, Republic of SerbiaSerbia
Keynote SpeechYuko HarayamaSecretary GeneralNICT
SpeakerMaya ShermanInnovation Attaché Embassy of Israel in India
SpeakerFernando SchapachnikExecutive DirectorFundación Sadosky
SpeakerTomer SimonChief ScientistMicrosoft Israel R&D Center
15:30 - 16:30
Navigating AI Risks: Ethics, Safety, and Global Implications
This panel will address the ethical, safety, and global implications of Artificial Intelligence as it becomes more integrated into society. It will explore the potential risks associated with AI technologies, including biases, privacy concerns, and decision-making autonomy. The discussion will focus on strategies for navigating these risks to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.
Jerry SheehanDirector, Directorate for Science, Technology and InnovationOECD
Keynote SpeechJean-Gabriel GanasciaProfessorLIP6 - Sorbonne University
SpeakerHenrik Skaug SætraAssociate professorUniversity of Oslo
SpeakerDjordje JakovljevicProfessor and Research LeadResearch Centre for Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University
SpeakerGilles FayadDirectorAI Commons
SpeakerKavita BhatiaGroup Coordinator and Scientist GMinistry of Eletcronics and IT
16:30 - 17:00