INVITATION to roundtable to discuss the new AI regulation whitepaper by the EU Commission - what are the effects for and expectations of the Estonian tech-industry
The Digital Future for Europe Coalition and Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry are delighted to invite You to discuss the new AI regulation whitepaper by the EU Commission - what are the effects for and expectations of the Estonian tech-industry
The EU is about to introduce far-reaching AI regulations, which will have a huge impact on the Estonia tech industry. The Digital Future for Europe coalition wants to respond and make as many startups heard as possible.
At this roundtable on 13th March, we want to discuss the effects of tech regulation on Estonia startups and the Estonian tech ecosystem, and find out what sort of policies Estonian startups really want to see implemented. You are invited to help develop positive and practical ideas which will encourage growth and innovation in Estonia.
During the 3-hour discussion we will examine:
- The ambitions and consequences of the EU white paper on AI regulation
- Compare Estonian policy to other European nations to look at best practice;
- Define the policy needs of Estonian startups.
The Digital Future for Europe Coalition and Chamber of Commerce invite all tech-industry players, associations, think tanks, start-ups, scale-ups, and local Estonian policy makers to discuss the future of AI regulation. This will be an open discussion between startups and policymakers. The public sector must understand the views of startups so it can best support SMEs and innovation both at an Estonian level and at the EU.
We would like to discuss:
- what works well in tech in Estonia and what doesn’t;
- Estonia as a leader in the Baltic/Nordic region;
- how can Estonia set an example to Europe;
- the threats posed by European AI regulations;
- how should Europe go forward with AI.
The roundtable will conclude with a summary of the Estonian tech sector’s views of AI regulation at the national and EU level. Following the workshop, a clear set of practical recommendations will be produced, which will tie into what we have learnt from other workshops around Europe, to identify what is distinct about different countries’ startup ecosystems and what unites them. We hope that all attendees will be able to use these recommendations in their own discussions with government.
The event:
- takes place at Estonian Chamber of Commerce;
- at 13th of March, from 9:30 to 13:00;
- language spoken is English;
- seating is limited and registration required
Please CLICK HERE to register for the event.
Estonia has been the front-runner of digital innovation for years. It is crucial that it continues to lead Europe with its vision for growth and technological innovation. For Estonia to set an example to Europe, the voices of Estonian startups and innovators must be heard.
The Roundtable will be led by Luke Tryl, director of Public First. Public First is a specialist policy and opinion research consultancy based in London. Public First helps organisations to understand public opinion, analyse economic trends, and develop new policy. Public First’s staff have worked at the highest level of government in the UK, and they have worked with some of the world’s leading companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Uber to create new policies and strategic campaigns which understand the nuance of public opinion.
Luke is Public First’s director of government and charities. He is one of the UK’s leading campaigners, with an unrivalled experience in education and skills policy. At Public First, Luke oversees a range of policy-focused campaigns in government and throughout the charities sector. Previously, he has worked as a special adviser to the UK Education Secretary, and as director of New Schools Network, where he was responsible for developing a significant part of the UK government’s current schools’ policy.
The Digital Future for Europe Coalition is a grassroots coalition made up of startups, scaleups, associations, unicorns, and think tanks in Europe’s digital frontrunner nations. These nations, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, the UK, and Ireland have a forward-thinking approach to tech and AI. The show Europe how a ‘fast lane’ for AI can work in practice, and how heavy-handed regulations will significantly set Europe in the age of AI. This is a unique opportunity for the Estonian industry players to make their voice heard and contribute policy makers developing the legal framework both in Estonia and the EU.