Floods are becoming more frequent and severe in Europe 🌊 So how can AI help public authorities make faster, better-informed decisions? The European AI Challenge 2026 will explore this question with students from technical, policy, environmental, and communication backgrounds. 🔗 buff.ly/0BL9qK5

You can no longer say: we will look at our AI strategy in a few years. In this context, only the fastest will survive." VUB Fellow Xavier Verhaeghe (PwC) shares his perspective on AI, geopolitics, and why critical thinking and adaptability are essential for the next generation. 👉️ buff.ly/6SlABIO

AI is reshaping how we learn and work 🚨 Through #AISHA, a Digital Europe Programme project, partners across Europe, including FARI, are building the skills, tools and frameworks needed for responsible, inclusive AI adoption and stronger digital sovereignty. Learn more: buff.ly/w1vhyJR

How is Latin America reshaping AI governance? 🌎⚖️ Join Dr. Pablo Contreras for our next #LSTSTalk on automated decision-making, the right to an explanation, and emerging AI governance frameworks in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador & Paraguay. 📅 9 July 2026 🕧 12:30–13:30 CET 📍 VUB & MS Teams

Are citizens asking questions about algorithms? More than you might think. Last week, 40 digital inclusion professionals from 🇧🇪🇫🇷🇳🇱 met at FARI to explore algorithmic transparency, discrimination risks, citizens' rights, and new mediation tools through the #ALGOLIT project. 📖 buff.ly/2f6Eb2J

A quick reminder of the timeline for our Postgraduate in AI for the Common Good 📣 Apply via the link here: buff.ly/96lYlaI

Last chance to join one of our Café IAssos sessions ☕ 📍 Upcoming events: 🔹 Charleroi – Social and Professional Integration 📅 30 June 2026 🔹 Paris – Popular Education 📅 7 July 2026 Participation is free (but registration is required). 👉 Register here: buff.ly/liqhkYd

📢 The programme for the first day of #FARI2026 is taking shape! The day will explore this year thematic through three key sessions: 🔹What is the impact of AI on local economies? 🔹 Where and who are the Capitals of AI? 🔹 Why is Brussels an AI, Data and Robotics Capital? 🎟️Register : buff.ly/8shACmq

🎉 We are delighted to welcome Pieter-Jan Devos to the FARI team as our new Senior Innovation Policy Expert. At FARI, Pieter-Jan’s role will be essential in helping public institutions navigate the opportunities and responsibilities linked to AI adoption. Get to know Pieter-Jan here: buff.ly/ItO2qZt

🎉 10,000 followers on LinkedIn… THANK YOU! 🎉 While the number is worth celebrating, what matters most is what it represents: a growing community of technology enthusiasts committed to shaping a more responsible digital future. This community exists thanks to you. Thank you. Merci. Bedankt. 💙

Students in Belgium: want to work on AI, flood risk, and public decision-making? 🎓 Join the European AI Challenge 2026: From Data to Policy. Work in a team, analyse flood-risk scenarios, turn data into policy recommendations, and compete for a prize. Apply now: buff.ly/0BL9qK5

The arrival of Mythos, a new Anthropic model, has reignited the debate over the capabilities of AI in the field of cybersecurity. Capable of identifying previously unknown vulnerabilities and suggesting ways to exploit them, this model also generates as concerns. 🔗 Read thearticle: buff.ly/5f2KRp1

🎉 We are delighted to welcome Neena Singh to the FARI team. Neena will contribute to our mission to put the common good at the heart of AI, data, and robotics research by supporting Brussels-based SMEs in adopting AI. Get to know Neena here: buff.ly/ItO2qZt

Can and should Brussels become the European capital of AI? 🌆 On 23 - 24 November 2026, join the FARI Brussels Conference 2026 to explore this key question. Whether you are a researcher, policy-maker, entrepreneur, digital professional or curious about AI, this is for you. 👉 buff.ly/P5AiN6H

AI researchers need to think beyond first-order impacts. At King's College London, we presented a framework to assess sustainability, dual-use risks, rebound effects & long-term societal impacts from the very start of AI projects. 📩Want to test the framework? Write to [email protected].

AI is everywhere — but do we really know how to use it responsibly? 🎓 In this video, Tuur Roels, an alumnus of our Postgraduate in AI for the Common Good, shares why it is so important not only to use AI, but also to understand it and help shape it. Apply now via the link here: buff.ly/96lYlaI

Should universities gain control over AI research? 🔬 Researchers Ann Dooms and Luc Steels argue that academic institutions remain essential for fostering independen and diverse research perspectives, in an AI landscape dominated by big technology firms. 📖 Read the full article: buff.ly/tSU5n8o

Can AI help Europe better anticipate flood risks? 🌧️ On 29-30 October, the European AI Challenge will bring together students in Brussels to use AI, data, and policy thinking to address one of Europe’s growing climate challenges. A prize will be awarded to the winning team. 🏆 🔗 buff.ly/0BL9qK5

Join the HHAI 2026 Conference on 6-10 July in Brussels! The conference brings together researchers from AI, HCI, social sciences, ethics, philosophy, and related fields to explore how AI can enhance human capabilities through meaningful collaboration. 📢 The program is online! 👉️ buff.ly/zkI4kLm

Last week, Brussels hosted Building Digital Twin International Congress 2026 (BDTIC 2026), the first international congress on Building Digital Twins, gathering global experts to advance construction digitisation. On 27 May 2026, FARI was pleased to host two pre-BDTIC workshops at its premises.

On 29 April, FARI and HazelHeartwood organised the ‘AI for Social Change’ event at BeCentral. In a video, experts answered the questions at the heart of the discussions: how can we approach AI for social change? how can their various fields of expertise contribute to this? 📹 buff.ly/D2wifEG

Join us for the COSME - DIGISET Forum, bringing together experts, innovators, and changemakers to explore how AI can support more inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred futures. 📅 Monday 8 June 2026 🕤 09:30–17:00 📍16 Cantersteen, 1000 Brussels Register: buff.ly/htoFA59

The FARI Brussels Conference is looking for new partners! And it could be you 🫵 Why become a partner? ✔ Boost your visibility ✔ Build connections ✔ Showcase your expertise and initiatives ✔ Gain access to high-level discussions ✔ Demonstrate your commitment to responsible AI 👉️ buff.ly/B9hC3J1

🚀 FARI is pleased to contribute to AISHA, officially launched on May 1st 2026 with a kick-off meeting in Rome. Its objective is to build a pan-European GenAI Skills Academy, developing accredited curricula, microcredentials and apprenticeships for trustworthy AI adoption. 🔜 More information soon

Susheel Nath, will speak at the Digital Twin Tech Summit 2026. He will examine how layered digital twin approaches, interoperable foundations, inclusive governance models, and practical adoption pathways can support more effective urban transformation. Register here:

Applications for MagiX are now open ✨ This Master’s program is aimed at professionals with the aim of accelerating the adoption of AI in public services. It covers three key topics: Digital governance and transformation, AI and data, Human-centred design and innovation More: buff.ly/gAivvVG

ULB and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security researchers explore how foundation models could impact swarm robotics. The goal: enable groups of simple robots to cooperate more autonomously, flexibly, and intelligently, even in unpredictable environments. 🤖 More: buff.ly/Jhmy76D

AILOS-Robotics will pitch at Nexus Luxembourg 2026 among 250 startups! The Belgian company is developing next-generation actuators for safer and more efficient robots, rethinking robotics from its core: the gearbox ⚙️ Congrats to Pablo Lopez-Garcia, Stein Crispel, Dirk Lefeber 🦾 👉 buff.ly/0S8SWfm

Applications are open for the FARI Brussels Local Impact Award 🏆 As part of the FARI Brussels Conference 2026, the award recognises initiatives that use innovation to serve the common good, with a focus on responsible, inclusive and sustainable digital futures for Brussels. 👉 More: buff.ly/DPQFRF8

What do we actually mean when we talk about “understanding algorithms”? Experience it yourself in this training session, designed for digital inclusion practitioners and serving as a dedicated space for experimentation, knowledge-sharing. 👉 More information: buff.ly/u06pxm4

What does our Postgraduate in AI for the Common Good look like in practice? 🎓 In this video, Emilie Maccarini explains the vision behind the programme, while alumni (Margarita Ghulam and Tuur Roels 👋) share their own impressions and what they took away from the experience:

On May 16, FARI will be joining the Brussels Pride to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equality 🌈 Our two founding universities,ULB and VUB, invite you to join us from 1 PM onwards on Ravenstein Street to march and celebrate together 🏳️‍🌈 See you there to celebrate all the colors of Pride ✨

Algorithmic transparency: a key priority for digital inclusion. Are you a digital inclusion practitioner based in FR, BR or NL? Participate in this training session which provides an opportunity to examine the challenges collectively. More information:

seconds 🚀 The FARI Brussels Conference returns on 23–24 Nov 2026 at Studio Flagey & BeCentral! #FARI2026 This year’s question: Brussels, Capital of AI? Join us to explore how Brussels can shape AI for society, democracy & the public interest. Register now: buff.ly/sheZe7f

The LIBRA.I. methodology is now available! 📖 The methodology is built around flexible thematic blocks that can be used step by step or independently. The goal? To strengthen libraries as inclusive learning hubs and empower citizens to critically engage with AI. More: buff.ly/sOwxW1S

Join us on May 27-31 at Usquare for Crossing Wires 2026, a 5-day festival bringing together art, research, and public debate. 🖼️ Curious how new technologies are reshaping democracy? Or what art reveals about our cities and institutions? Register:https://buff.ly/WWe8xHb

💡 Are you a student or researcher with an idea or thinking about entrepreneurship? Are working in AI, data, robotics or any other field? Join us to explore how your research or early idea can evolve into a real-world project within the Brussels innovation ecosystem. 👉 Register here:

Algorithms increasingly influence our practices, our access to rights, and our digital environments. You are invited to take part in a training session (FR/ NL) dedicated to digital inclusion practitioners, to examine these issues together. 👉 Register here:

What happens when dance is experienced as an immersive ritual? 🩰 On May 8, @BOZARbrussels hosts Dance as Immersive Ritual, a new VR Film Screening exploring movement as memory, transformation & connection. ✨ Paar — Carly Lave ✨ Celestial Motion ✨ Everywhen Book your ticket:

What does it take to engage with AI in a way that is practical, responsible and grounded in real organisational needs? 📣 Find out more here: buff.ly/96lYlaI

What’s the most tangible example of AI in our everyday lives? In Les voix de l’IA, our colleague Léa explores this question. Through concrete examples, she shows that AI is not some distant futuristic concept, but already part of our daily interactions. 👉 Listen here (in French): buff.ly/QduSv7u

Congratulations to @Nathan Genicot (VUB/ULB) on the publication of his book “Des règles sur mesure. Généalogie du profilage algorithmique” ✨ Available as from May 7 through Éditions Amsterdam, the book is a condensed version of his thesis 📚️ Discover Nathan’s other publications: buff.ly/KTb4WEz

Ethical AI starts with people, not just tech. 🧠💬 In this short video, Emilie Maccarini, Head of FARI’s Training & Services Hub, shares the vision behind our Postgraduate in AI for the Common Good. Preregister now and find out more via the link here: buff.ly/96lYlaI

What happens when dance is experienced as an immersive ritual? On May 8, @BOZAR hosts Dance as Immersive Ritual, a new VR Film Screening exploring movement as memory, transformation & connection. On the agenda: ✨ Paar — Carly Lave ✨ Celestial Motion ✨ Everywhen Book your ticket: buff.ly/zCQbBoC

As part of our AI for Social Change event on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at BeCentral, Brussels, we are pleased to welcome Gregory Lewkowicz for the closing plenary talk: “Turning vision into action – the next chapter for AI and Society”. 👉 Check out the full programme here: buff.ly/dfTKbgn

🤖 As AI technologies become more capable, how do we ensure they remain accountable to the societies they are meant to support? 🎙️ Our colleague Léa explored this among other questions in 'Les Voix de l'IA”, a podcast serie by La Podcasterie. 👉 Listen on YouTube (in French): buff.ly/QduSv7u

As part of our AI for Social Change event on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at BeCentral, Brussels, we are pleased to welcome Ine van Zeeland (imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel) for the session “Introducing Sovereign AI”. 👉 Check out the full programme here: buff.ly/dfTKbgn

On 3 April, FARI had the pleasure of welcoming Deputy Ambassador Elizabeth McKinnell and a delegation from the British Embassy Brussels🇬🇧 The visit was an opportunity to highlight collaborations between the #UK and #Belgium in AI, robotics, and sustainability. Let's move from dialogue to action🚀

Registrations for the Postgraduate Programme in AI for the Common Good open on 1 May 2026 📣 You can already pre-register to secure your spot or express your interest here: buff.ly/96lYlaI

Can AI hire fairly? And what do we really mean by fairness in recruitment? Join Andres Algaba (Artificial Intelligence Lab Brussels) on Wednesday 29 April 2026 for his talk “AI and bias mitigation in recruitment” at BeCentral. 👉 Check out the full programme here: buff.ly/dfTKbgn