AI Risk Management in the EU

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, navigating and complying with the European AI regulatory landscape is more complex and uncertain than ever.

As we enter into a phase of regulatory implementation, the obligations and requirements set out by the EU AI Act for providers and deployers of AI are fast approaching. Nevertheless, informative and clear guidance remain scarce, making it challenging to prepare of the Act’s entry into force.

This intensive two-day course is a deep dive into AI compliance and risk management in the EU. Become familiar with the EU AI Act’s risk-based approach and explore its interplay with the larger digital regulatory framework, including the GDPR, DSA, DMA and NIS2 Directive to gain a rich understanding of their impact on AI development, deployment and governance.

This course will enable you to master AI governance, enforcement, and compliance within the EU and understand your obligations as a deployer of AI systems. You will develop specialised theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge in AI risk identification, mitigation, and management to foster responsible and lawful AI use.

Our interactive workshops will enable you to gain hands-on experience with various risk mitigation measures, such as impact assessments, which can be implemented in a variety of contexts to ensure responsible AI adoption and management.

Upon completion, you will have the tools and knowledge to foster a culture of ethical AI use and integration within your institution or organisation, in alignment with EU AI regulation.

What you will learn

• Develop a taxonomy of key AI terms, including various concepts and systems and their applications for public administration, to accurately and critically assess the benefits of AI-adoption against its potential risks.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the EU digital regulatory framework, with special attention to the EU AI Act, and the intersection of AI, data protection, and cybersecurity.
• Understand governance structures and enforcement mechanisms that ensure compliance and accountability in AI deployment at the EU and Member State levels.
• Establish a technical understanding of AI systems and learn how to identify, anticipate, and assess associated risks, hazards, and incidents.
• Strengthen practical skills in interdisciplinary risk mitigation and gain insights into responsible AI governance.
• Learn when and how to implement best practices and proper safeguarding mechanisms for EU compliance for AI deployment within public administration.

Course methodology

This course leverages the insights of AI experts, policy advisors, academics and professionals to provide an interdisciplinary and comprehensive training.

Our training uses a combination of lecture-style sessions, interactive activities, and practical examples, to provide a holistic and engaging learning experience.

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• Contribute to a positive, proactive, and innovative AI culture, advancing responsible AI awareness, literacy, and management.
• Identify innovative approaches for AI development and deployment that is lawful and compliant with relevant EU policies and provisions.
• Confidently communicate and advise on the use, risks and limitations of various AI tools for public administration.
• Effectively anticipate and adapt to institutional changes driven by AI-adoption in the public sector.
• Engage in continuous learning methods and obtain the EIPA certificate of attendance.
• Gain access to an extensive network of AI professionals, experts, and research, and resources.

• Deployers of AI systems
• National Market Surveillance Authorities
• Data Protection Officers and other professionals who wish to expand their intersectoral expertise;
• Legal and IT professionals;
• Professionals that are involved in digital transformation projects and digital governance initiatives.
• Individuals who work or will work on public-sector digital-transformation initiatives.

Project number: 2411505

Hybrid course
Experience our course in a way that suits you best! This hybrid course offers the flexibility to join in-person or online through a live stream. In the registration form, you will have the opportunity to select your preferred option.

Face to Face venue
European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA)
O.L. Vrouweplein 22
6211 HE, Maastricht
the Netherlands

Senior Project Officer
Ms Eveline Hermens
Tel: +31 43 3296259
e.hermens@eipa.eu

Fee
The fee includes documentation, refreshments, lunches and a dinner. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.

Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.

Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden.

For all other participants, the regular fee applies.

Early bird discount
The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.

Loyalty coupon
As a token of appreciation we offer all our participants a loyalty coupon for one of our future courses. The offer can be shared with colleagues and relevant networks. The coupon will expire one year after its release. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts, except for the EIPA member fee.

Meals
Dietary preferences can be indicated on the registration form.

Hotel reservations
EIPA has special price arrangements with a number of hotels. The hotels are within walking distance from EIPA. If you wish to take advantage of this option, please click on the hotel name to book directly using the link. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel upon checking out.

• Eden Design Hotel
  designhotel@edenhotels.nl
  +31 (0)43 328 25 25
• Townhouse
  info@townhousehotels.nl
  +31 (0)43 323 30 90
• Mabi
  info@hotelmabi.nl
  +31 (0)43 351 44 44
• Derlon
  info@derlon.com
  +31 (0)43 321 67 70

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.

Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.

Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants. EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 2 weeks before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc.).

A few days before the start of the course you will receive the log-in details for accessing the course materials. You can log in here.