Intersectional Fairness in AI Webinar

We are excited to announce our first online event on Intersectional Fairness in AI, which will take place on Tuesday 10 December 2024, co-organised by the BIAS Project and the DIVERSIFAIR Project.

As AI becomes more integrated into the labour market and decision-making processes, it is crucial to address the biases that these systems can perpetuate. This event will focus on the legal frameworks, practical tools, and learning opportunities that can help organisations promote fairness and inclusivity in AI systems.

Key discussions will include how AI is transforming recruitment and employee engagement while potentially reinforcing discrimination based on race, gender, and other social identities.

DIVERSIFAIR will also showcase a pioneering tool designed to make AI regulations more accessible. This interactive tool offers a visual representation of key issues such as bias, ethics, and intersectional discrimination in global AI regulations, helping users compare different policy frameworks across countries and regions.

Practical Information

Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024
Time: 15:00–16:45 CET
Format: Online webinar
Registration: Please register at this link

Why attend?

Learn about the intersectional biases embedded in AI systems and their impact on employment and recruitment.
Gain insights into the BIAS and DIVERSIFAIR projects’ efforts to combat discrimination in AI and promote equality across the European Union.
Discover an innovative tool for exploring global AI regulations and understanding key gaps in addressing bias and discrimination.
Understand how legal frameworks such as the AI Act influence AI governance in workplaces.
Explore practical tools for AI auditing, bias detection, and capacity-building programs that ensure fairer AI use.
Learn more about the collaboration and networking opportunities through the Trustworthy AI community hosted on the Crowdhelix platform.

Who should attend?

AI researchers and practitioners, policymakers and legal experts, teachers, professionals in the industry, and advocacy groups.

If you’re working at the intersection of AI, law, and social justice, or are committed to enhancing fairness and inclusivity in AI-driven decisions, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Agenda

15:00 Welcome message

Silvia Ecclesia, PhD Candidate, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

15:05 Introduction to the BIAS project

Roger A. Søraa, Professor in Science & Technology Studies in NTNU Dep. of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture & Senior Researcher at NTNU Social Research

15:20 DIVERSIFAIR: Building a Fairer Future for AI in Europe

Dr. Lizette Maljaars, Senior Project Manager, TNO ICT, Strategy & Policy

15:35 Roundtable Discussion: Shaping the Future: The Impact of the AI Act on the Workplace

Carlotta Rigotti, post-doc researcher in law, gender, and technology, eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies, Leiden University
Susan Leavy Assistant Professor at the School of Information and Communication, University College Dublin
Ilina Georgieva Senior Specialist Scientist in AI Governance and Regulation at TNO/ External PhD Researcher at Leiden University

16:05 AI Auditing and Bias Detection:

Gemma Galdon Clavell, CEO and Founder of ETICAS AI (ES)

16:20 Navigating fair AI use in recruitment: the BIAS Capacity Building programme

Maria Sangiuliano, PhD, Research Director and Programme Manager, Smart Venice srl

16:35 Crowdhelix Platform, Trustworthy AI Helix for Impact Acceleration and Future Collaboration

Cais Jurgens, Head of Membership Development, Crowdhelix

16:45 Wrap up

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Don’t miss the chance to be part of this important conversation on AI fairness. Secure your spot and join us for a session that promises to be insightful, informative, and action-oriented.