On November 18, 2024, the GenAI Summit Demo Days convened at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece, bringing together AI professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore advancements in Generative AI. Among the distinguished speakers was Hara Stefanou, Project Coordinator of THEMIS 5.0 and representative of Gruppo Maggioli, a Silver Sponsor of the event.
In her presentation, Hara delved into the ethical and legal considerations essential for developing trustworthy AI systems. She emphasised the importance of embedding ethical principles and legal compliance into AI design and development processes to foster transparency, fairness, and accountability. An approach taken by our THEMIS 5.0 Horizon Europe initiative aimed at co-creating solutions to enhance AI trustworthiness.
Gruppo Maggioli's participation as a sponsor underscored its role in advancing AI technologies that serve the public sector, demonstrating it's leadership in the field. The company showcased THEMIS 5.0 across the event explaining that integrating AI into public governance must be done in a way that promotes transparency and democratic values.
The summit also highlighted Greece's dedication to AI innovation, featuring addresses from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and key ministers from the Digital Governance, Tourism, Labour and Social Security, Social Cohesion and Family, and Interior departments. Their presence signified the Greek government's commitment to integrating AI into public services, aiming to enhance efficiency and citizen engagement.
Reflecting on the event, Hara expressed pride in representing Gruppo Maggioli and contributing to discussions on AI's transformative potential in the public sector. She noted the "inspiring developments in AI are paving the way for a new era in Greek public administration, with ethical and trustworthy AI key to this transformation".
The GenAI Summit served as a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights on the future of AI, particularly in public governance. For more information on the event visit the summit website.
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