The Program

Expedition AI – Orientation in the system, beyond hype and myths - part 1 (conducted by EWERK)

09:00 - 10:30 | Ratsplenarsaal | German

Bartosz Buch (EWERK) and Felix Engelke (EWERK)

This session takes participants on an expedition through the world of artificial intelligence: from its origins and how modern AI systems work to current social and environmental issues. The aim is not only to use AI, but to understand it thoroughly and apply it consciously.

Practical guide to the EU AI Act – Assessing risks, understanding obligations, making decisions – Part 2 (conducted by EWERK)

11:00 - 12:30 | Ratsplenarsaal | German

Marius Wuttke (EWERK) and Philipp Lentzen (EWERK)

The EU AI Act imposes new regulatory requirements on companies—and thus presents them with considerable challenges. In this interactive session, various practical scenarios will be used to show how the legal framework can be applied to sample companies and how classification according to the risk categories of the EU AI Act is carried out. Learn about the applicable obligations, the relevant deadlines, and the business implications you can expect. We offer insights into how companies can make informed and responsible decisions when using AI.

AI in participation processes (Track: Between engagement and algorithm)

13:30 - 15:00 | Ratsplenarsaal | German

Heike Gebhardt (City of Leipzig)

In this workshop, you’ll learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming participatory processes and what opportunities the future might hold. We’ll provide real insights into participatory formats and demonstrate live how local governments are already leveraging the benefits of AI. In addition, there will be plenty of time and space for open discussion and hands-on experimentation (with: Jelena Gregorius, Go Vocal, and Gregor Dehmel, Politik zum Anfassen e.V.).