European Internet Forum

We’re proud to welcome Giesecke+Devrient, Mastercard, OpenAI, and Pinterest as our newest Business members. Each of these organisations brings valuable expertise to our shared mission: promoting informed, forward-looking dialogue on Europe’s #digital future. 👉 See the full list of EIF Business Members: https://lnkd.in/eBbcwQ5w

Cloud and edge computing are key enablers of AI. To get on the path towards becoming an AI continent, the EU must ensure that its businesses and public administrations can benefit from cloud and edge computing in a secure and sustainable way. Take part in this new public consultation for the ongoing work on a Cloud and AI Development Act and a single EU-wide cloud policy for public administrations and public procurement. We seek input from a wide range of stakeholders, including cloud and edge providers, AI providers and deployers, data centres operators, public administrations at different levels, financial institutions, civil society organisations and more. Your contribution will help inform the European Commission’s preparatory work for its policy initiatives at the intersection of cloud and AI. ⏰🔗 Read more and submit your input now before 4 June: https://europa.eu/!qvgMWJ   #AIContinent #AIinEurope #DigitalEU #EUHaveYourSay

On 25 March, Dr. Angelika Winzig MEP chaired our breakfast debate on "AI and Connectivity: empowering AI and empowering networks", a discussion focused on the upcoming EU plans for an #AIContinent, #AI uptake and #connectivity. Here are some of the key messages: 🗣️ Angelika Winzig MEP: "If we want Europe to lead in AI, we must ensure our digital networks, the very backbone of our digital economy, are robust, secure, and capable of supporting the next wave of technological progress. AI needs connectivity." 🗣️ Matteo Quattrocchi (Cisco Systems): "AI-powered networks will help manage and support the growing connectivity needs by making communication networks more resilient, efficient, and sustainable. Policymakers have an important role to play in overcoming barriers and supporting broader digitalization goals." 🗣️ Dean Bubley (Disruptive Analysis): "Realising the full benefits of AI will require excellent connectivity within and between datacentres, and with end-users and enterprises. We need a dense mesh of interconnections to enable a resilient, vibrant, multi-model, multi-network fabric. Innovation will be hindered if we allow new bottlenecks to emerge, such as interconnect gatekeepers." 🗣️ Dr. Jakob Greiner (Deutsche Telekom): "Without #5G and fiber, there will be no European 'AI continent'. Being successful on AI requires a strong connectivity infrastructure that is capable to anticipate future demand and enable the use cases of tomorrow." Many thanks to our speakers and participants for contributing to this important conversation! 💡 Members have exclusive access to full event recordings and much more. Not a member yet? Join our community today 👉 https://bit.ly/jo1n31f

#AI brings exciting opportunities - but how do we effectively tackle the risks? At our next EIF breakfast, hosted and chaired by Lina Galvez MEP, we dive into an important discussion about safeguarding society against the misuse of AI. 🗣️ Our speakers will share insights on protecting: • Children from online exploitation • Women from non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) • Older adults from AI-enabled fraud MEP Galvez will be joined by distinguished speakers: - Nanna-Louise Linde, VP of EU Government Affairs, Microsoft - Jos Bertrand, President of the European Senior Organisation - Marie Brockling, award-winning journalist, currently working at the investigative non-profit newsroom CORRECTIV Learn more about this event which is part of our #AItowards2040 series: https://lnkd.in/efkpCGJT #EIFdebates

Countries are moving forward with national frameworks and multilateral efforts, and the need for global dialogue has never been greater. 🗣️ On 8 April, EIF Vice-Chair Axel Voss MEP will chair our lunch debate on “AI multilateral discussions – connecting the bubbles”. MEP Voss will be joined by: - Sabina Tsakova, Deputy Head of the Copyright Unit, DG CONNECT, European Commission - Chi Onwurah, Labour MP and Chair of the DSIT Select Committee in the Commons - João Pedro Quintais 🟥, Associate Law Professor at The Institute for Information Law (IViR) The objective of the discussion (part of our #AItowards2040 series) is to bridge the gap between different "political bubbles"/ international fora in order to share updates on their approach to #AI Governance and intellectual property. #EIFdebates

Tomorrow 👉 Dr. Angelika Winzig MEP chairs our discussion on how strong 📶 connectivity can unlock the true potential of #AI across 🇪🇺 Europe. Distinguished speakers will discuss key insights into the dynamic relationship between AI and #connectivity infrastructure: Matteo Quattrocchi, Head of EU AI Policy, Cisco Systems Dean Bubley, Founder of Disruptive Analysis Dr. Jakob Greiner, Vice President European Affairs, Deutsche Telekom Read more about this perfectly timed discussion on the upcoming EU plans for an AI Continent, AI uptake and connectivity: https://lnkd.in/e5CsAmHr #EIFdebates

#AI in precision medicine holds transformative potential for #healthcare, enhancing care outcomes and workforce support. However, disparities in digital health adoption and in access and quality of data undermine equitable access and trust. On 26 March, EIF brings together key voices at the European Parliament to explore how integrative data governance (IDG) can bridge innovation with inclusive, future-proof healthcare. Hosted by MEP Kristian Vigenin, the discussion will feature: 🔹 Fulvia Raffaelli, Head of Digital Health Unit, DG SANTE, European Commission 🔹 Dr Stefaan Verhulst, PhD, Co-Founder & Principal Scientific Advisor, The Data Tank 🔹 Gianluca Violante, Senior Manager for Digital Health Policy, DIGITALEUROPE As the #EHDS and #AIAct take shape, this timely exchange will spotlight the concrete actions needed to make AI-driven preventive care a reality across Europe. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enp4FugF #EIFdebates

How can strong 📶 connectivity unlock the true potential of #AI across 🇪🇺 Europe? This is one of the questions which we aim to answer next week, during our debate hosted by Dr. Angelika Winzig MEP. MEP Winzig will be joined by dinstuinguished speakers to discuss the dynamic relationship between AI and connectivity infrastructure: Juha Heikkila, Adviser for AI, DG CNECT, European Commission - invited Dr. Jakob Greiner, Vice President European Affairs, Deutsche Telekom Matteo Quattrocchi, Head of EU AI Policy, Cisco Systems Dean Bubley, Founder of Disruptive Analysis Read more: https://bit.ly/3FEYDnW #EIFdebates #artificialintelligence #connectivity #networks

Today marks the anniversary of the 🌐 World Wide Web — a moment that reshaped our societies, economies, and democracies. At the European Internet Forum, we’re reminded of the importance of ensuring the Web remains open, secure, and accessible to all. It continues to be a space of opportunity, innovation, and shared responsibility. 👉 Learn more about how, in 1989, Tim Berners-Lee submitted a proposal that layed the foundation for the digital age: https://lnkd.in/dibe_Wh #worldwideweb

Looking back at this week's EIF-GSMA programme for #MWC25 👉 high-level discussions at the Roundtable and hands-on experiences at the MWC25 tour. We brought EU policymakers, regulators and industry experts together, to discuss key challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s digital future. 💬 Key takeaways from the 'Connect to Compete: Europe's competitiveness starts with connectivity' roundtable: “Connectivity is a driving force for so many businesses, and we cannot afford to get it wrong.” – Laszlo Toth, GSMA “Innovation in digital technologies is the key factor affecting productivity. Connectivity is an essential enabler for innovation and competitiveness.” – PILAR DEL CASTILLO MEP “This will be the year of action. The Commission is focused on investment, simplification, innovation, security, and democracy - but we are still far from our #DigitalDecade targets.” – Renate Nikolay, European Commission "With the move to #fiber, we are working on making our industry a lot more efficient. We should not stop promoting #competition. Competition means innovation, lower prices, better service." - Robert Mourik, BEREC Chair “The #telecom sector can shape a more connected, AI-empowered future. But we must address spectrum and overregulation to scale up.” – Ben Wreschner, Vodafone 📶 During the MWC25 tour, MEPs got a first-hand look at cutting-edge innovations, from #AI-driven connectivity to next-gen telecom solutions, reinforcing why Europe must remain competitive in the digital race. Thank you to GSMA and all our speakers & participants for making this a valuable exchange of ideas and experiences. The dialogue continues!