Session
Council of Europe
Mr Thomas SCHNEIDER, Ambassador, Vice-Director, Swiss Federal Office of Communication (OFCOM), Chair of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence Mrs Louise RIONDEL, Co-Secretary to the Committee on Artificial Intelligence Mr Vadim PAK, Advisor to the Committee on Artificial Intelligence
(in alphabetical order)
Ms Işil Selen DENEMEÇ - Head of Legal Department, Digital Transformation Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Ambassador Brendan DOWLING - Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology (Australia)
Mr David FAIRCHILD - First Secretary, Permanent Mission to the Office of the United Nations (Canada)
Mr Mauricio GIBSON - Head of Multilaterals at the International AI Policy Directorate at the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Mr Tetsushi HIRANO - Deputy Director, Global Digital Policy Office, Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japan)
Ms Maria Gabriella MATTAUSCH - Directorate of Human Security, Innovation, and Technological Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina
Ms Allison PETERS - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, U.S. Department of Stat
Mr Thomas SCHNEIDER
Mrs Louise RIONDEL
Mrs Louise RIONDEL
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Production and Consumption
13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Targets: Given the high level at which it is operating and its framework character, the Council of Europe Framework on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law addresses many of the SDGs. It notably requires activities within the lifecycle of AI systems to comply with fundamental principles in line with the SDGs. The session will explore the way the Framework Convention was elaborated in order to complement the already existing international human rights, democracy and rule of law standards and fill-in any legal gaps that may have formed as a result of rapid technological advances in the sphere of human rights law but also with regards to the protection of democracy. The panelists will exchange about their experience in shaping this groundbreaking instrument and their commitment to protecting and furthering human rights and inclusion in the digital age through the Framework Convention.
Theater
Theater layout, 60 minutes session divided into 3 parts moderated by an onsite organiser
The Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law is a groundbreaking initiative addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by AI in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It requires all activities within the AI lifecycle to align with fundamental principles that support human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
This session will delve into how the Framework Convention was crafted to complement existing international human rights standards, bridge legal gaps arising from rapid technological advances, and strengthen democracy and the rule of law.
Join our panelists as they share their experiences in shaping this landmark instrument and discuss their dedication to advancing human rights, inclusion, and the protection of democracy in the digital age.