Program 15th November

The Story of Lund Innovation District – Global Impact Within Walking Distance

Time: 11.30-12.15, Amfin

Lund Innovation District is a global innovation ecosystem that brings together world-class research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration within walking distance. In this session, we will delve into the concept of Lund Innovation District, explore how Lund's unique collaboration has driven innovation and growth in the region, and showcase some of the initiatives and programs that have made Lund Innovation District a leader in the global innovation landscape.

Artificial intelligence, Europe and you – what should or must be done?

Time: 13.15-14.00, Concert Hall

The power of artificial intelligence - for both good and bad - has recently been the subject of keen interest from politicians, business leaders, academia and citizens around the world and in June 2023, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the AI Act ahead of negotiations with Member state governments and the European Commission on the final shape of the law. Once adopted, the European Union will be the first region in the World to legislate on the use of AI. The aim of the Act is to ensure that AI developed and used in Europe is in line with EU rights and values including oversight, privacy, transparency, non-discrimination and environmental wellbeing.

But how should the EU and the Member states proceed in order to both safeguard against perceived dangers linked to AI and still benefit from AI technology in areas such as health care, education, public administration, internal market competitiveness and environmental protection?

Speakers

• Mikael Ljungblom, Head of Public Policy på AI Sweden

Exploring Lund Innovation District: A Playground of Demos and Testbeds

Time: 13.15-14.00, Amfin

Lund Innovation District is a place of innovation and creativity, with a playful spirit that fosters experimentation and growth. In this seminar, we will take a closer look at how Lund Innovation District serves as a playground of demos and testbeds, providing a unique opportunity for researchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to test and refine their ideas in a real-world setting. Wherever people are curious and amused innovations will happen. We will find the future when we are having fun and explore. Welcome to the playground.

Speakers

• Frida Splendido, Deputy director of Lund University Humanities Lab
  
• Nicolò Dell'Unto, Director of Lund University Digital Archaeology Laboratory-DARKLab
• Ebba Fåhraeus, CEO SmiLe Life Science incubator with lab facilities
• Josefin Ahlqvist, Project Leader of Lund University Food & Biotech Pre-Pilot-Plant
• Selma Maric, Interim Director Spirit, Lund University
• Anna-Karin Alm, Project Manager at NanoLund, Lund University

Keynote

Time: 14.30-15.20, Concert Hall

Closing Session and Panel discussion

Time: 15.20-16.00, Concert Hall

Moderator:

Catarina Rolfsdotter Jansson