The panel “What’s Next in AI Policy: The EU AI Act and Beyond” will delve into the evolving landscape of AI regulation and its impact on innovation and entrepreneurship. The panel will analyze the implications of the EU AI Act, the latest developments in US policy, and the key differences between transatlantic approaches. The discussion will highlight how these regulations affect high-risk AI systems, compliance requirements, and enforcement mechanisms, while also exploring the broader impact on competition and startups. With perspectives from industry leaders and policymakers, the panel will provide a comprehensive overview of how AI policy might shape the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness.

SPEAKERS:

• Bruce Schneier: Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, HKS and Fellow of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society
• Prof. Dr. Urs Gasser: Professor of Public Policy, Governance, and Innovative Technology at the Technical University of Munich, Dean of the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology and Rector of the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy
• Semjon Rens: Public Policy Director DACH, Meta
• Kirsten Rulf: Partner and Associate Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Former Head of Digital Policy at the Federal Chancellery of Germany
• Moderation: Nicole Manger: TUM Think Tank at the Technical University of Munich; German Federal Foreign Office