EDIH Summit 2026: Strengthening the AI Innovation Ecosystem

9 – 10 Jun 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 11:00 - 12:30

[Livestream] Workshop: EDIHs, TEFs & AI Regulatory Sandboxes – Powering AI Innovation in European Industry

Format:Live stream

During this session, participants will gain a clearer understanding of the services offered by Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) and AI Regulatory Sandboxes. The session will explore the respective roles, geographical and sectoral scope, and specific focus of these initiatives, with particular attention to possible links with the EDIH network. It will also provide an opportunity to identify potential synergies, discuss common challenges, and further explore concrete areas for cooperation between EDIHs, TEFs, and AI Regulatory Sandboxes. 

Speakers:  

  • Raffaele Giaffreda, Chief Innovation Scientist, FBK (Italy) 

  • David Servat, EU Affairs manager, AI- Matters (France) 

  • Antonino Rotolo, Professor, University of Bologna, EUSAiR, DTA 

  • Evelin Ebruk, Customer Relationship Manager, AI & Robotics Estonia AIRE (Estonia) 

  • Paola Baruchelli, Research Manager, InnovAction (Italy) 

  • Franz Sümecz, Coordinator, AI5innovation (Austria)  

  • Christian Wögerer, Coordinator international networks, AI5innovation (Austria)  

  • Livio Rubino, Legal and Policy Officer, DG CNECT, European Commission