AI and Standards - Building a Trusted Future for Europe

When: 14 May 2025, from 13:00 to 16:00
Where: Havtil (the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority), Stavanger, Norway or Digitally/streaming
How: To register, please see below

This event will bring together key stakeholders, including representatives from the European Commission, Norwegian authorities, and over 100 industry experts from across Europe and the Nordic countries. We are also pleased to announce that the Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Tung, will be the opening speaker.

The seminar will follow the meetings of the European standardisation committee on AI, which is dedicated to developing harmonized AI standards to support the implementation of the AI Act.

A representative from the European Commission will provide insights on the AI Act's background, lessons learned from the implementation of GDPR, and the rationale behind the Commission’s request for the development of harmonized standards.

The Minister, along with Nordic AI experts, will share their perspectives on how these harmonized AI standards can enhance the competitiveness of Nordic businesses. We will also explore how Nordic countries and Europe can collaborate on the effective implementation of harmonized standards, ensuring a coordinated approach that supports both regulatory compliance and innovation.

We are entering an exciting era where AI will play a pivotal role in shaping Europe’s future. As the host of the European standardization committee on AI (JTC 21), Standard Norway is central to developing and implementing harmonized standards that will ensure the responsible and safe use of AI technology, in alignment with the AI Act.

We look forward to an inspiring day, focusing on how the new AI standards can contribute to a safe, responsible, and innovative future for technology development in both Europe and the Nordic countries.

As the AI Act moves toward full implementation, JTC 21's role becomes increasingly significant. The committee is developing harmonized standards that will be critical for the AI Act’s enforcement. Companies that adhere to these standards will benefit from a legal presumption of conformity with the AI Act's requirements.

The standardization committee is working on European standards in support of the AI Act, including:

• AI Trustworthiness Framework
• AI Risk Management
• AI Quality Management System
• AI Conformity Assessment
• AI Governance
• AI Cybersecurity

These efforts are focused on ensuring that AI technologies are developed and implemented responsibly, safely, and in alignment with European values and regulations.

Preliminary Program

• 13:00 - Welcome and Introduction
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• The Norwegian Government's Work on the Implementation of the AI Act in Norway, and the Importance of Nordic Cooperation
  Speaker: Karianne Oldernes Tung, Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance
• Overview of the AI Act - Background of the AI Act, Lessons Learned from GDPR, and the Request for Harmonized Standards
  Speaker: Dr. Tatjana Evas, Legal and Policy Officer at European Commission DG CNECT, Artificial Intelligence Policy Development and Coordination, and Vice Chair of the OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence
• The Role of European Standardization for AI - Harmonized Standards: Status, Timeline, and Challenges
  Speaker: Sebastian Hallensleben, Chair JTC 21 AI (Germany)
• 14:00 - Coffee Break
• 14:15 - Practical Example: The Use and Benefits of AI
  Speaker: Petter Damm, Director, Responsible Intelligence (Denmark)
  
• Artificial Intelligence: Safety and Responsibility
  Speaker: Finn Carlsen, Director of Professional Competence, Havtil (Norway)
• Coffee Break
• The AI Act and the Surrounding Legal Landscape - How Should Norwegian Companies Prepare for the Impact of the AI Regulation, and How Can Standards Help with Compliance?
  Speaker: Tommy Dahlen, Partner and Lawyer, Arntzen de Besche Law Firm (Norway)
• AI Act Compliance from a Product Perspective
  Speaker: Louis Marthines, Ph.D., Global AI Product Compliance Expert, ASSA ABLOY (Sweden)
• AI: Advantages and Disadvantages for the Consumer
  Speaker: NN, Consumer Council (Norway) (not confirmed)
• How We Work with AI in Norway
  Example from a Norwegian Company
  (To be decided)
• 16:20 - Questions
• 15:30 - Panel Discussion - The AI Act and Harmonized Standards: Challenges and Pathways to Compliance
• 15:55 - Closing Remarks
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Please note that changes may be made to the program.

Registration

Participation is free of charge, but registration is needed also in order to get access to streaming.

Registration for the seminar

Sustainable Event

We want our events to have the most sustainable profile possible. We encourage participants who wish to attend in person in Stavanger to use public transport as much as possible.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the project manager at Standards Norway, Lars Erik Jensen, via email at lej@standard.no.

Tove Grønseth can assist with practical questions regarding the event at via email at tgr@standard.no.