23.11.26 | CAIRNE | FORUM Special Edition – The AI100 Report: AI Goes Mainstream

23 November 2026 | 12:00–13:30 CET | Flagey, Brussels and online

Key findings from the One Hundred Year Study on Artificial Intelligence and their implications for Europe

CAIRNE is organising this special edition of CAIRNE | FORUM as part of the FARI Brussels Conference. AI100 is led by an international Standing Committee and administered by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). Every five years, the study assesses AI’s progress, challenges and societal impact. Read the report on the AI100 website.

Held under the Chatham House Rule, the Forum will give invited participants space for a candid discussion of the report and what it could mean for Europe.

Speakers

Holger H. Hoos – Member of the AI100 Standing Committee; Chair of CAIRNE, professor at RWTH Aachen University.

Lucie Flek – Member of the AI100 Study Panel; professor at the University of Bonn and chair of the Natural Language Processing research area at the Lamarr Institute.

The discussion will explore the report’s key findings, their implications for European AI research and innovation, and the questions they raise for policymakers.

Event details

Date: Monday, 23 November 2026

Time: 12:00–13:30 CET

Location: Foyer 3, Flagey, Brussels, Belgium

Format: Hybrid, by invitation only, under the Chatham House Rule

This special edition is open to CAIRNE Gold Members and selected invited guests. Joining details are shared directly with eligible participants.

CAIRNE connects AI researchers and organisations across Europe. Invitations to focused discussions like CAIRNE | FORUM are one benefit of Gold Membership.

Learn more about CAIRNE membership and Gold Member benefits.