You probably know that the European Union started a discussion on regulating AI in February. What we know is that over the next 10 years EU wants to invest more than €200bn in the development of artificial intelligence technology. This includes building European Data Spaces and introducing regulations for AI-backed solutions in “high-risk” sectors like healthcare and security.

But what does it mean if we distinguish between “high” and “low” risk AI? What exact implications does it pose for AI-backed startups? And how to keep the balance between innovation, EU competitiveness on the international arena and citizens security?

To explain the big picture and help the Portuguese community understand and navigate this discussion, we invited Benedikt Blomeyer, Director for EU Policy at Allied for Startups. Straight from Brussels, where he actively engages in shaping the new policies in AI and for online platforms, he'll join our Beta Hour and share key facts and his perspective on new AI rules for Europe. Benedikt will be there to answer your questions and open the discussion.

More guests to be confirmed soon.

Join us for Beta Hour on Thursday 07.05 at 6.30 pm in Beta-i!

18.30 - registration, networking and drinks

19.00 - presentation from Benedikt Blomeyer

19.20 - moderated Q&A session with open discussion

20.00 - networking and drinks

See you there!

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Beta Hour is an event made for and by the community! We gather together to build connections and get inspired in various areas by participating in presentations and panel discussions with experts. Beta Hour is the time on Thursday afternoon when you can come to meet the Beta-i community, enjoy good conversations, and relax with music and drinks! Join us!

More about Benedikt Blomeyer: As Director for EU Policy at Allied for Startups Benedikt engages on policy files ranging from AI to online platform regulation. He is passionate about shaping a fact-based discussion on the possibilities of innovation and technology, after having worked on the Digital Single Market in the last three years. Prior to joining AFS he worked for the European Small Business Alliance, Deutsche Welle and completed a traineeship at the Council of Europe. Benedikt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History from Jacobs University Bremen and a Master of Arts in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins University.