June 3, 2025

Paving the Way for the Next Generation of AI in Europe

Europe’s Growing AI Leadership

Europe is making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), emerging as a global leader known for its commitment to excellence, trust, and forward-thinking leadership. The continent is witnessing advancements in digital transformation, business innovation and sustainable AI development. With undeniably strong momentum behind digital transformation, sustainable AI development, and business innovation, Europe is fostering one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems in the world.

Building a Responsible and Ethical AI Ecosystem

At the heart of this transformation lies Europe’s dedication to building a responsible AI future. By integrating ethical frameworks and a human-centric approach, Europe is setting a global benchmark for trustworthy AI. This emphasis is reinforced by robust research institutions, cutting-edge startups, and a collaborative spirit between public and private sectors.

Talent as a Cornerstone of Innovation

One of Europe's key strengths is its deep talent pool and comprehensive support for AI education. Across the continent, universities, research centers, and training programs are equipping future professionals with the skills necessary to lead in a fast-evolving digital landscape. However, challenges remain. Growing labour shortage and widening skills gap threaten to slow down progress and limit the capacity for innovation.

Closing the Skills Gap

In order to address this, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is stepping in with a proactive strategy. Through its AI-focused community initiatives, EIT AI Community offers targeted tools, training programs, and resources. They are precisely designed to nurture AI talent, support startups, and enable scale-up efforts across the continent.

Connecting Europe’s AI Ecosystem

These efforts are grounded in a solid understanding of market needs and driven by a vast, interconnected European network. The EIT AI Community is shaping the future by supporting current innovation. Likewise, by empowering entrepreneurs, upskilling workers, and fostering collaboration across industries and countries, the community is creating fertile ground for AI development and adoption.

Join the Movement

Now is the time to engage. Join the movement to shape the next generation of AI in Europe - where innovation meets impact, and talent meets opportunity.

March 31, 2025

Insights from the International AI Summit 2024

EIT Community is proud to have actively participated in the International Artificial Intelligence Summit 2024, held in Brussels on December 5, 2024. This high-profile event brought together nearly 200 in-person attendees and over 300 virtual participants from around the world, creating a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration on the future of AI governance, policy, and innovation.

The summit addressed the most pressing issues in AI development and governance, with a particular focus on how global cooperation can enhance responsible and equitable AI deployment. The event was co-located and sponsored by EIT Community, enabling us to highlight our mission of fostering a balanced and sustainable AI ecosystem in Europe and beyond.

Shaping the future of AI

The conference featured over 30 sessions and panel discussions, making for an exhaustive and comprehensive overview. Among the key themes were AI regulation and governance, as well as their surrounding, evolving regulatory landscape, including developments such the EU AI Act and the new EU AI Office. Participants also delved into the influence of geopolitical competition on AI development and governance. Other discussion points touched on equitable access to AI technologies and the strategies needed to ensure that all segments of society benefit from AI, AI safety, and risk mitigation. These discussions centered around establishing global standards to address the risks of AI deployment while maintaining safety. Another important area was the development of global standards and ethical guidelines for AI, with a focus on fostering international cooperation to govern AI technologies. The summit also explored the role of AI, robotics, and automation in driving innovation and enhancing economic growth.

Our Contribution

EIT Digital made a significant contribution to the summit, hosting a well-attended side event that explored how AI can drive inclusive growth and foster an intergenerational workforce. The session addressed key challenges, such as the digital skills gap and the need for age-inclusive AI tools.

This event perfectly aligned with EIT Community's mission to drive Europe’s digital transformation through innovation and education.

Looking ahead

Post-event feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with surveyed participants rating the organization and content delivery as "Good" or "Excellent." We were thrilled to see such strong appreciation, as the final report highlighted that the "EIT Digital workshop [was] very helpful in the morning, providing us with the opportunity to contribute to the discussion points throughout the day, even if we were not the main speakers of the Summit."

EIT Digital remains committed to advancing the responsible development and adoption of AI technologies. Insights gained from the International AI Summit 2024 will inform our ongoing work in policy development, research, and innovation.

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