“Growth in computing power, availability of data, and progress in algorithms have turned AI into one of the most strategic technologies of the 21st century. The stakes could not be higher. The way we approach AI will define the world we live in. Amid fierce global competition, a solid European framework is needed.”

This quote, taken from the European Commission’s Communication from April 2019, sets both a serious andambitious tone for its future work on artificial intelligence. As the statement admits, fierce global competitiondemands that Europe’s approach is robust. Forum Europe’s Artificial Intelligence 2019 conference, now in itssecond year, will take place as the new European Commission and Parliaments are settling into their next 5- year cycle. It will look to inspire and excite with examples of the power of AI to change and improve the lives of citizens across the globe. The debate will look at the ongoing work of the AI HLEG and the European Commission in developing a competitive environment for the research and development of AI, and it will look at the latest thinking from experts on issues such as ethics.