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The conference will explore a range of topics under a central theme, “AI Access In Focus,” making the implications of AI (risks and opportunities) understandable and relatable to the broadest cross-section of people and will tackle pressing questions around trust, communication, and the social nature of technical systems, offering a multidimensional view of AI’s role in our lives.
Themes and topics that make the implications of AI (risks and opportunities) understandable and relatable to the widest cross-section of people.
Themes:
Pre-recorded presentations from over 60 speakers available for on-demand viewing. (Videos may be available for viewing on the Gather. Town platform from September 26, 2025). These will be available for a limited time on the Gather.Town platform and accessible to all regions of the world.
Denmark's pioneering first-of-its-kind Copyright Act reform proposes to grant individuals consent rights over AI-generated deepfakes of their likeness. Hear how these landmark changes may shape global standards for personal privacy in the AI era. Other speakers will also be on the platform to exchange ideas and engage in free-flowing discussions with attendees.
In addition to the main event on September 28, we invite you to participate in any of the satellite events taking place around the globe. You can register for these below.