On 13 October 2026, OASC launches its new Knowledge Exchange Webinar series with a conversation on AI & Ethics, bringing together cities, practitioners, researchers and industry to explore how artificial intelligence can be developed and used responsibly in our communities.
About the webinar
AI is moving fast and so are the questions around how we use it responsibly, transparently and in ways that serve our communities.
Rather than looking for all the answers, this Knowledge Exchange Webinar creates space to ask the right questions, compare perspectives and learn from practical experiences already taking place across Europe.
With contributions from cities, research, civil society and industry, the session will connect the broader ethical debate around AI with the realities of implementing and governing these technologies in cities and communities.
Event details
13 October 2026 | 10:00 CET | Online
The webinar will last approximately 60 minutes, combining short contributions from our speakers with an interactive discussion and Q&A.
What we will discuss
What does responsible AI look like in practice for cities and communities?
Throughout the session, we will explore different perspectives on AI ethics, including responsible AI governance, transparency and trust, inclusiveness, citizen needs and the practical challenges that arise when emerging technologies move from experimentation into real-world use.
The conversation will draw on experiences from cities and initiatives working directly with AI, Local Digital Twins and the CitiVerse, ensuring that the discussion goes beyond theory and connects ethical questions with concrete implementation.
Speakers
The webinar brings together perspectives from across the OASC community and beyond:
Aino-Maija Vaskelainen — AI4Citizens, City of Tampere
Working on ethical and effective AI governance and on strengthening AI literacy and participation at city level.
Jochem Cooiman — CIO Office, City of Rotterdam
Bringing a city perspective on digital transformation, emerging technologies and the development of Rotterdam’s digital future.
Jenny Lindström Beijar — Our Normal Association / European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness
Leading inclusive user research with children with disabilities and their families to explore what accessible and inclusive digital urban environments need to deliver.
Harm Jan Arendshorst — CEO & Founder, iLabs
Bringing extensive experience in trustworthy AI, digital identity, privacy and inclusive digital ecosystems.
Juan Francisco Inglés Romero — Libelium
Contributing an industry and technology perspective to the discussion around responsible innovation and AI.
Special guest
Prof. Dr. Rob Heyman — Kenniscentrum Data & Maatschappij, imec-SMIT-VUB
Joining the conversation to bring his expertise on the societal and ethical dimensions of data and artificial intelligence.
The session will be moderated by Sophie Meszaros, Interoperability Strategy Lead at OASC.
Knowledge Exchange Webinars
OASC’s Knowledge Exchange Webinars are designed around one simple idea: exchange rather than broadcast.
Each session brings together different perspectives around a topic relevant to cities and communities, combining practical experiences and expert insights with time for questions, discussion and shared learning.
For our first session, we invite you to join the conversation on AI & Ethics — from big questions to shared understanding.