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THE NEW FRONTIERS
The European AI Alliance
The European AI Alliance is an initiative by the European Commission to establish an open policy dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Launched in 2018, the AI Alliance has engaged around 6,000 stakeholders through regular events, public consultations, and online forum exchanges.
What is the AI Alliance?
Since June 2018, the European Commission has been engaged in an open dialogue with citizens, civil society, businesses, consumer organizations, trade unions, academia, public authorities, and experts within the framework of its AI Strategy. The strategy aims to maximize the opportunities offered by AI while addressing the new challenges it brings.
Initially starting as an online forum for discussions, the AI Alliance has evolved into a vibrant community that has contributed to some of the most important policy initiatives in the field of AI over the past years.
Promoting Trustworthy AI
The AI Alliance was initially created to steer the work of the High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI HLEG). The group's Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI and Policy and Investment Recommendations were important documents that shaped the concept of Trustworthy AI, contributing significantly to the Commission’s approach to AI. This work was based on a mix of expert input and community-driven feedback.
After the AI HLEG’s mandate concluded in 2020, the AI Alliance community continued to promote Trustworthy AI by sharing best practices among members and helping AI developers and other stakeholders apply key requirements through the ALTAI tool, a practical Assessment List for Trustworthy AI.
Building AI Excellence and Trust in Europe
In February 2020, the Commission published a White Paper to present its approach for an Ecosystem of Excellence and Trust in AI. Largely inspired by the AI HLEG's work, the document became subject to an open public consultation. Over 1,215 contributions (including 400 position papers) were received through the online questionnaire and communication channels of the AI Alliance.
A series of meetings and roundtables with AI experts were organized to enrich this vision with societal, economic, and scientific viewpoints. As a result, the Commission reviewed the Coordinated Plan on AI in April 2021. In parallel, the Commission also proposed a Regulation laying down harmonized rules on AI, which entered into force on 1 August 2024.
Community Assemblies and AI Events
Members of the European AI Alliance meet with experts, stakeholders, and international actors in the field of AI at regular events. Since the forum's launch, these events have brought together an average of 500 (in-person) to 1,000 (virtual) participants annually.
Past Events:
What’s in It for Me?
As an open online community, the AI Alliance provides everyone with free access to documents and resources relevant to different policy aspects of AI. Members benefit from:
How to Register for the AI Alliance
The European AI Alliance is hosted on the EU's Futurium platform and is freely accessible to all. To become a member:
Note: The registration process may take some time. Once your registration is validated, you will receive an email notification. You will then be able to access the European AI Alliance and start contributing. If you encounter any difficulties during registration, please contact the Futurium support team.
More on the AI Alliance Community:
By joining the European AI Alliance, you become part of a community shaping the future of AI in Europe, promoting excellence and trust in AI technologies, and ensuring they align with European values and regulations.
What is the AI Alliance?
Since June 2018, the European Commission has been engaged in an open dialogue with citizens, civil society, businesses, consumer organizations, trade unions, academia, public authorities, and experts within the framework of its AI Strategy. The strategy aims to maximize the opportunities offered by AI while addressing the new challenges it brings.
Initially starting as an online forum for discussions, the AI Alliance has evolved into a vibrant community that has contributed to some of the most important policy initiatives in the field of AI over the past years.
Promoting Trustworthy AI
The AI Alliance was initially created to steer the work of the High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI HLEG). The group's Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI and Policy and Investment Recommendations were important documents that shaped the concept of Trustworthy AI, contributing significantly to the Commission’s approach to AI. This work was based on a mix of expert input and community-driven feedback.
After the AI HLEG’s mandate concluded in 2020, the AI Alliance community continued to promote Trustworthy AI by sharing best practices among members and helping AI developers and other stakeholders apply key requirements through the ALTAI tool, a practical Assessment List for Trustworthy AI.
Building AI Excellence and Trust in Europe
In February 2020, the Commission published a White Paper to present its approach for an Ecosystem of Excellence and Trust in AI. Largely inspired by the AI HLEG's work, the document became subject to an open public consultation. Over 1,215 contributions (including 400 position papers) were received through the online questionnaire and communication channels of the AI Alliance.
A series of meetings and roundtables with AI experts were organized to enrich this vision with societal, economic, and scientific viewpoints. As a result, the Commission reviewed the Coordinated Plan on AI in April 2021. In parallel, the Commission also proposed a Regulation laying down harmonized rules on AI, which entered into force on 1 August 2024.
Community Assemblies and AI Events
Members of the European AI Alliance meet with experts, stakeholders, and international actors in the field of AI at regular events. Since the forum's launch, these events have brought together an average of 500 (in-person) to 1,000 (virtual) participants annually.
Past Events:
- 1st European AI Alliance Assembly – June 2019
Celebrated one year since the launch of the AI Alliance community and discussed the main deliverables of the AI HLEG. - 2nd European AI Alliance Assembly – October 2020
Discussed the results of the public consultation on the AI White Paper. - 3rd European AI Alliance Assembly – September 2021
Organized in cooperation with the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU under the theme “High-Level Conference on AI: From Ambition to Action”. Focused on discussing AI excellence and trust at a global level. - Additional Events in 2022
- “European Excellence and Trust in the World” (March 2022)
- “Bringing AI Regulation Forward” (June 2022)
Engaged the AI community in discussing aspects of Trustworthy AI within the contexts of the EU's international outreach and Member State coordination.
- 4th AI Alliance Assembly – 16 and 17 November 2023
- TMeeting in Madrid, it focused on policy aspects that are “Leading Trustworthy AI Globally”. Co-organized by the European Commission and the Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, under the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
What’s in It for Me?
As an open online community, the AI Alliance provides everyone with free access to documents and resources relevant to different policy aspects of AI. Members benefit from:
- Access to News and Events: Stay informed about upcoming meetings and events organized or participated in by the Commission. Members can also share their own events on the platform.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse community of AI stakeholders, including policymakers, experts, industry leaders, and academics.
- Contributing to Policy Development: Participate in consultations and provide feedback that can shape EU AI policies and initiatives.
- Resource Sharing: Access and contribute to discussions, documents, and best practices related to AI development and ethics.
How to Register for the AI Alliance
The European AI Alliance is hosted on the EU's Futurium platform and is freely accessible to all. To become a member:
- Create an EU Login Account
- Visit the EU Login page to set up your account.
- Register for the European AI Alliance
- Fill in the registration form to become a member of the European AI Alliance here.
Note: The registration process may take some time. Once your registration is validated, you will receive an email notification. You will then be able to access the European AI Alliance and start contributing. If you encounter any difficulties during registration, please contact the Futurium support team.
More on the AI Alliance Community:
- AI Alliance Platform: https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/european-ai-alliance
- EU AI Strategy: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/european-approach-artificial-intelligence
- Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/ethics-guidelines-trustworthy-ai
- ALTAI Tool: https://altai.insight-centre.org/
By joining the European AI Alliance, you become part of a community shaping the future of AI in Europe, promoting excellence and trust in AI technologies, and ensuring they align with European values and regulations.
