Oskar MacGregor
School of Informatics
How can we ensure that our AI systems are trustworthy? What does this actually mean, in practice, and how can we successfully navigate the technology’s potential benefits and drawbacks? During two days, officials, companies, public-sector representatives and AI experts will gather to explore the possibilities and challenges of trustworthy AI. The summit will offer inspirational lectures, panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Who is it for?
This summit is primarily intended for individuals who make decisions about, work with or are immediately impacted by AI technologies. But since AI has such a pervasive potential, the conference is also open to anybody who is generally interested in AI, innovation, technology and societal development.
Trustworthy AI
The EU’s concept of ”trustworthy AI” refers to the technology being used in a way that is lawful, ethical, and robust (both technically and socially). It does so by adhering to certain values, such as human oversight, transparency and accountability. But it can be difficult to translate these concepts into robust practice. This summit therefore aims to connect experts from academia and the EU with representatives from companies and the public sector, as well as the general public, to help clarify what is at stake when we use AI, and how to ensure we keep its use restricted to the good, while avoiding the bad.
Speakers
- Enrico Panai (Association of AI Ethicists)
- Caroline Atelius (Microsoft Sweden)
- Laura Berton (Kepler Wolf)
- Alva Markelius (University of Cambridge)
- Oriana Medlicott (Admiral Group)
- Emma Ridderstad (Fondia)
- Giorgio Scolozzi (European Commission)
Registration
Registration for the AI Frontier Summit 2025 (organisations, companies, collaboration partners)
Registration for employees of the University of Skövde
Conference fee
The fee of the conference is SEK 2,500 including VAT.
(For collaboration partners Science Park Skövde and IDC West Sweden AB: SEK 1,500 including VAT). The conference fee includes lunches, coffee breaks, and the Tuesday evening mingle.
Agenda for the summit will be available shortly.
Organisers
This is an activity organised by the University of Skövde through the ShiftLabs project, which is funded by the EU, the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, and Vinnova. The activity is carried out in collaboration with Science Park Skövde and IDC West Sweden through the Innovationsboost project.
Laura Berton
Kepler Wolf
Laura has over 20 years of experience as a Tech and Privacy lawyer specializing in European digital regulation, AI, online platforms, and innovative technologies. Her international experience includes roles in London, Palo Alto, Luxembourg, and the Middle East, supporting businesses with evolving regulations. Dedicated to aligning (practical) ethical AI practices with business strategy, she helps organizations implement responsible technology solutions effectively.
Alva Markelius
University of Cambridge
Alva is a PhD candidate and Cambridge Trust Scholar at the Department of Computer Science & Technology, University of Cambridge, recipient of a Top 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics award, and co-founder of global ethical AI advisory firm EthicAI. She researches the ethics of social robotics, specifically the intersection of embodied robotics and LLMs. Alva holds an MSt degree in AI Ethics & Society from the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge.
Oriana Medlicott
Admiral Group
Oriana leads Responsible AI and Governance for Admiral Group’s EU businesses, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act. Oriana also leads Strategic Partnerships at Diverse AI and co-hosts Let’s Chat Ethics. She guest lectures at Nottingham Trent University and previously led AI Innovation Strategy at Fujitsu. With a Master’s in AI Ethics & Biotechnology, she speaks globally on responsible AI adoption, governance and innovation.
Enrico Panai
Association of AI Ethicists
Enrico is an AI ethicist with a PhD in Cybergeography and AI Ethics. He is the founder of the consultancy BeEthical.be and professor of Responsible AI at EMlyon Business School in Paris and La Cattolica in Milan. Additionally, he is the president of the Association of AI Ethicists. Currently, his main role is as an officer of the French Standardization Committee for AI and convenor of the working group on fundamental and societal aspects of AI at the European CEN-CENELEC.
Emma Ridderstad
Fondia
Emma is an award-winning entrepreneur and advisor with a background in media, immersive tech, and business law. As founder of Warpin, she helped companies like H&M, Ikea, and Postnord adopt new tech to future-proof their operations. Recognized as one of Sweden’s most influential tech profiles, she is now CEO at Fondia Sweden, where she brings legal strategy into the era of AI. A TEDx speaker known for connecting innovation with human insight.
Giorgio Scolozzi
European Commission
Giorgio is an experienced AI governance professional, currently working as a technology specialist in the AI Office – Safety Unit at the European Commission. With a background in physics and AI Ethics, Giorgio was previously a Tech Lead for Accenture’s Responsible AI team in the UK and an Ethics Product Owner at Lloyds Banking Group. He has also supported AI Standards as an expert contributor for Italy.