Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 5:12 .

Experts Discuss AI's Role as a Companion, Regulation Challenges, and Europe's Need for Unity at ICM München Conference.

The transcript from ICM München Room 13 A highlights various perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact. Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM, suggests viewing AI as a companion that enhances human capabilities rather than replacing them. This perspective aligns with the belief in responsible AI development where humans maintain control. Tom Chatfield offers a contrasting view by emphasizing awareness of AI's potential downsides, resonating with the EU's regulatory approach to ensure ethical design and oversight of AI technologies. The discussion also touches upon digitalization and innovation fairness, stressing universal access to these tools beyond privileged groups. French President Emmanuel Macron critiques Europe's tendency towards over-regulation while under-investing in technology—a sentiment seen as provocative yet insightful about European policy dynamics. Mario Draghi advocates for unity across Europe regarding technological standards like smart meters to avoid fragmentation into multiple approaches. Finally, Ursula von der Leyen calls for Europe to take decisive action in advancing its role within global tech landscapes—an imperative echoed throughout this discourse before transitioning into Vincent’s keynote speech without seating arrangements available for some participants.

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Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha
Chairman
ETIP SNET
Portugal

Talk of session: Innovation & Digitalization

The European Commission estimates that network operators will need to invest at least 170 billion euros in network digitalization and intelligence by 2030. Disruptive AI and GenAI technologies, digital twins and 5G are transforming society and redesigning our ecosystems at an exponential and unstoppable rate. This session will feature a critical discussion on the future of European innovation and industry, focusing on the implementation of these emerging technologies and their role in shaping the next phase of industrial transformation. Experts from various sectors will explore key topics such as the challenges and opportunities in network investment, the transformative effects of digitalization and AI, and collaborative approaches to addressing implementation challenges.

Further Talks of this session:

Keynote Speech

Speaker

Dr. Vincent Berrutto
Head of Unit
European Commission
Belgium

To Talk

The DSO's Perspective

Speaker

David Steenmeijer
Data Science and AI Specialist
ENEXIS NETBEHEER B.V.
The Netherlands

To Talk

Digital Transformation in the Energy Sector: New Technologies and Innovations

Speaker

Dr. Anna Gorczyca-Goraj
Senior R&D
ENTSO-E
Poland

To Talk

Point of View Manufacturers

Speaker

To Talk

How Consumers See This Innovation - A Non-technical Perspective

Speaker

Erica Simpson
Transition Manager Zero Emissions
Transdev The Netherlands
The Netherlands

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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