FARI Brussels Conference 2025 | AI, Robots, & Us: Living with Intelligent Agents?

Explore Humming the Ubique, a sound & AI installation in Leuven by Aernoudt Jacobs & Lluc Bono, on view from April 24 to June 9, 2025.

Join us for an evening of networking to explore the world of swarm robotics, discuss their decision-making process, and address safety challenges at our AI Happy Hour event!

Join us on March 31 at 17:30 for AI Happy Hour at FARI to explore how Large Language Models are transforming scientific research!

Join us to discover the ALLY Guide and explore how to implement responsible AI governance and digital ethics in your organization!

Join us to explore how digital twins can help Brussels prepare for climate change risks. This session will delve into the potential of these tools to strengthen urban resilience and manage environmental challenges.

As part of the Data and the City series, this session explores how digital twins can contribute to preserving Brussels' natural and historical heritage. Learn how these technologies can combine heritage conservation with contemporary urban challenges.

Through interactive discussions and case studies, we will dive into how these tools could reshape urban governance and democracy, offering both challenges and opportunities for inclusive, participatory planning.

The second edition of Data and the City is back at FARI with four exciting events, starting on March 20, 2025! Join us for an immersive experience of urban digital twins and explore their impact on urban planning and management.

Join a hackathon and Boost your tech future with telecom operator hey!

Join Seminar 11 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

Join Seminar 10 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

Join Seminar 9 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

Join Seminar 8 on AI and Law to explore how AI transforms legal practices, from automating research to analyzing case law, while tackling ethical and regulatory challenges.

Join Seminar 7 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

Join Seminar 6 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

Join Seminar 5 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

Join Seminar 4 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

Join Seminar 3 of the series organized by BrIAS. Over two hours, learn more about the theme of Sustainable Robotics, AI, and Automation. As artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated devices become integral parts of our daily lives, it is essential to understand how they can optimally contribute to overall sustainability. The BrIAS 2023-2025 project brings together experts in robotics, AI, control, and automation from around the world to address critical debates (from food to war) and explore present and future challenges (from sustainable materials to life-cycle assessments).

This 2-hour seminar explores the integration of reinforcement learning and data-driven methods to develop verifiable controllers inspired by Model Predictive Control (MPC) and optimize performance in complex control and scheduling scenarios.

This 3-hour online workshop explores digital tools and solutions to boost social economy impact. Gain insights from experts, discover success stories, and explore practical apps to enhance your initiatives.

Join us on February 28, 2025, at 14:00 CET for a 3-hour online event focused on strengthening communication strategies and measuring impact for SMEs.

Join us on Feb 24, 2025, at 09:00 CET for a 3-hour online event exploring AI fundamentals, data as its foundation, and cybersecurity essentials. Discover how AI can be used ethically and securely to benefit society.

Join this online event on Feb 14, 2025, at 14:00 CET to explore legal frameworks, digitalization benefits, and tools for transformation

Join us on for an AI Happy Hour to explore AI, robotics, and human movement science improving life for all!

Looking back and ahead

Join us for an evening of networking and explore the ethical implications and challenges of AI in journalism at our AI Happy Hour event!

Join us on December 10th at FARI for a free event on sustainable GenAI. Learn from experts, share insights, and collaborate on eco-friendly AI practices.

From Blueprint to Reality: Implementing AI Regulatory Sandboxes under the AI Act

Join Us for the Café IA Asso: A NEC ESS Event Dedicated to Non-Profit Organizations!

Join us on November 25 at 17:30 for an AI Happy Hour at FARI and discover how AI detects anomalies in everyday behavior.

Join us on October 28 at 17:30 for AI Happy Hour! Explore ChatGPT, AI 'hallucinations,' and neural networks with expert Ann Dooms.

Digital Week 2024

The Future of Tech is Female | FoTiF 2024

Finding your healthtech research partner at VUB & UZ Brussel

Join our free co-creation workshops on October 30th from 12h to 16h at FARI Test Center, Brussels, to explore service robots in the city. This is the third workshop of the three-part series.

Join our free co-creation workshop on October 16th from 12h to 16h at FARI Test Center, Brussels, to explore service robots in the city. This is the second workshop of the three-part series.

Join our free co-creation workshop on October 9th from 12h to 16h at FARI Test & Experiencer Center, Brussels, to explore service robots in the city. This is the first workshop of the three-part series.

Join us at RAID 2024, where FARI, as a supporting partner, will delve into the latest in AI and digital transformation.

Join us on 30 September for a Happy Hour to explore the evolving role of lawyers in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Discover Transparency Initiatives in Smart Cities: Join Our Final Session of Data&The City on June 27!

Join on June 6 to discover the book “Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law” and the recent adoption of AI legislation by the EU.

Join us on 24 June for a Happy Hour to discover how occupational exoskeletons to help workers and reduce musculoskeletal disorders.

Join the Data4Food2030 Workshop on June 18th and be part of shaping sustainable solutions for the future of EU food systems.

Participate to a conference on urban data struggles at Muntpunt (Brussels) on May 17, 2024.

As part of its support service to ULB researchers, ULB-KTO is holding a hybrid seminar in English on Intellectual Property: "AI Meets Patent and Copyright Law."

Are you curious about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping our energy future? You have until May 1st to get a chance to be part of the discussion.

Kick-off co-creation session hosted by FARI on the 30th of April

La première session de co-création est organisée par FARI le 30 avril

Join us on 27 May for a Happy Hour exploring how new technology can be applied in real-world situations!

Participate to a conference on public spaces and surveillance at the Usquare (Brussels) on April 25, 2024.

The FARI Conference 2024 is set to return on November 18 and 19 in Brussels.

Decoding public spaces data collection and AI's involvment.

Join us on March 27th at weKONEKT.week 2024 in Brussels.

How Europe can compete in AI

Sustainable AI, Sustainable ICT, Sustainable Societies: When does Green Tech Enable Systemic Change?

GreenTech Forum Brussels is the new Tech and Sustainability event.

Digital Spring 2024

Smart City: Make your own opinion

Smart City : Faites-vous votre propre avis

FTI Brussels

FTI Brussels

FARI AI Happy Hour | Gender & AI

FARI AI Happy Hour | Sustainable digitalisation

BrIAS continues its tradition of holding seminars every Thursday afternoon!

The Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies is pleased to announce its fourth forum of the Sustainable Robotics Programme on "War & Peace, and Robotics"

The Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies is pleased to announce its third forum of the Sustainable Robotics Programme on "Human-Robot Collaboration".

The Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies is pleased to announce its second forum of the Sustainable Robotics Programme on "Sustainable Robotic Technologies".

The Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies is pleased to announce its first forum of the Sustainable Robotics Programme on "Robotics in Agriculture - Where we are, where we are going".

FARI - AI for the Common Good, as part of the Brussels Capital Region, joins the Belgian Presidency Event: "From Research to Reality – Digital Solutions for European Challenges" on 5th & 6th February 2024 at The Egg, Brussels.

FARI - AI for the Common Good, participe à l'événement de la Présidence Belge : "Research to Reality, mapping Europe's digital future", les 5 et 6 février 2024 à The Egg, Bruxelles.

Meet like-minded people with the Human Centric AI Matchmaking Event

LSTS researcher Anatasia Karagianni to present “Feminist Dictionary in AI”

FARI collaborates with partners to explore the intersection between Data for Common Good and Women in Tech

FARI joins the effort to upskill and educate young people on AI

FARI AI for the Common Good Institute joins efforts to engage youth votes using tech

The Story Behind Women in Academia

Online Event on October 25 to Explore Implications of the Upcoming AI Act for Researchers, AI, Data, and Robotics

Datawalk, a guided-tour in the Brussels hyper center to discover Data collection

Sustainability & Robotics Series: Webinar 3

FARI AI Acceleration Program

AI Co-creation Session on Climate & Environment in cooperation with Amai! Project

Join the 2nd webinar where we discuss 'Sustainability' in robotics more in depth!

Academic Workshop Brussels: A "Brussels Effect" for EU Digital Governance? Legal, Political, and Economic Considerations

Co-organized by Conferederation of Laboratories for Artificial Intelligence Research in Europe (CLAIRE)

All-Questions-Asked (AQuA): Impact of AI on our Mental Wellbeing

During the launch, you will hear an overview of currently available trainings and planned activities in the next few months.

AI, data and robotics for Brussels: Demos and Datawalk

AI Introduction for the Medical Professions (Eng & NL)

FARI AI Accelerator program by BUDA VUB

Join the first meeting of the Learning Community 'AI and ethics in practice'

SustAIn.brussels - Shifting companies to think more digital & sustainable

A harmonized AI ethics charter for public bodies in Belgium

Sustainability & Robotics Series is a five-part webinar series for roboticists, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, and people interested.

AI & Art | Workshop | The Cookery by iMal

AI & Creativity | Panel Discussion | The Cookery by iMal

The AI for the Common Good Institute (ULB/VUB) and Easy Brussels organise half a day of discussion and talks about Rules as Code and Digital-Ready legislation. Rules as code (RAC) is an approach to create and publish regulations, legislation and policies as machine and human readable. The event will gather experts & public servants from accross Europe to discuss and share experiences about the digitization of rulemaking. The discussion will take place in English, French and Dutch.

AI, Data and Robotics for all, right now in Belgium

An international conference organised by COHUBICOL in collaboration with CRCL

Try some of our AI and robotics prototypes while mingling with like-minded individuals over pizza and wine

Who is it for: For students, researchers, professors, policy-makers, civil servants, designers, developers, engineers, advocates interested in making AI, data, and robotics "good" for all

Change is the only constant. We live in an age marked by fast technological advances focussing on unlocking the value of data and increasing data literacy. The Future isn’t too far off. Though, what will drive The Future of Data Economy?