On the 24th of September, Neth-ER, together with KNAW, NFU, NWO, TNO and UNL is organizing an event on the impact of AI in scientific research. The hybrid event will be held in the afternoon, both in Brussels and online.


Save the date: Neth-ER event on Impact of AI in Research

Hybrid event on AI in scientific research

On Wednesday 24 September 2025, Neth-ER together with its members KNAW, NFU, NWO, TNO and UNL warmly invite you to attend the hybrid event on the impact of AI in research. The rapid rise of generative AI in science brings not only technological advancements but also significant challenges in terms of regulation, policymaking, and implementation. This event aims to streamline policy and exchange best practices, ensuring that AI implementation remains effective, ethical, and practical. For example; what challenges does the current AI Act and related legislation present for the research community? By involving policymakers in Brussels, the event creates a valuable platform to explore solutions collaboratively. Participants will leave with practical tools they can apply in their own work.

Programme will follow

The exact timing (afternoon) and full programme will be shared in due course.
The event will feature keynote speakers on the state of a play of EU policy on AI in science and how to apply it in research. Confirmed keynote speakers are:

  • Ms. Lucilla Sioli (European Commission), Director for Artifical Intelligence and Digital Industry & Director of the "EU AI Office", in the Directorate-General CONNECT at the European Commission.

The panel discussion will feature field experts, researchers and policymakers on best practices. Confirmed panellists are:

  • Mr. Liviu Știrbăț (European Commission), Head of Unit for AI in Science in the Directorate-General RTD at the European Commission.
  • Dr. Michel van Genderen (ErasmusMC), internist-intensivist and associate professor for development and implementation of AI at Erasmus Medical Centre.
  • Dr. Saskia Haitjema (Utrecht UMC), associate professor at the Central Diagnostic Laboratory and head of the Utrecht Patient Oriented Database.
  • Ms. Laure Le Bars (SAP Research & Innovation), Research Project Director.
  • Ms. Anja Reimann (Netherlands Enterprise Agency / RVO), Head of Unit - Mission driven Research and Innovation.

The panel will be moderated by Mr. Sri Ganesan (TNO), Strategy Analyst at TNO.

Physical attendance will be by invitation only. The event will be livestreamed with free attendance. The link will follow.

Context

A lot is happening in European AI policy. For example, the Commission published an action plan to position Europe as the AI continent, focusing on digital leadership and boosting AI innovation within the EU. It also launched several consultations to gather input on new strategies, such as the Apply AI Strategy and the European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science. In addition, it is seeking expertise on the definition of general-purpose AI models within the AI Act. Many of these initiatives are expected in the third quarter of 2025.

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