2nd HARNESS Training Workshop

Building Interdisciplinary Excellence in AI, Law and Ethics

Following the 1st Training Workshop, the 2nd Training Workshop is designed to build an interdisciplinary team by providing foundational training in the areas of ethics, law, and knowledge engineering. This year the central theme is "Building Public AI in Europe: From Data Commons to Compliance"

Location:Villa Créative, Avignon Université, France
Dates: June 1-5, 2026
Accommodation: Not included. You need to book your own accommodation.

Avignon Workshop Venue Outdoor

Villa Créative, Avignon Université

Workshop Agenda

Monday, June 1st - Encounter with EMILDAI
    09:30 Morning session
  • 09:30 Registration and Welcome
  • 10:00 Doctoral Colloquium Part I
  • 11:30 ☕ Coffee break
  • 12:30 Doctoral Colloquium Part II
  • 13:30 🍽️ Lunch
    • 15:00 Afternoon session
  • 15:00 Doctoral Colloquium Part III
  • 16:30 ☕ Coffee break
  • 17:00 HARNESS External Advisory Board meeting
Tuesday, June 2nd - Teaching day 1
    09:30 Morning session
  • 09:30 Workshop on ethics and futures studies (Yashar Saghai)
    • 14:00 Institutional welcome
    Georges LINARES, President of Avignon University Gaelle MESGOUEZ, Vice-President for Research Bassam JABAIAN, Vice-President for Education and Student Life Sophie ANTOINE, Deputy Vice-President for International Relations Guillaume MARREL, Director of ICPSN Gaël DEPOORTER & Christina KOUMPLI, EMILDAI Coordinators AU Edoardo CELESTE, EMILDAI Programme Chair Victor Rodríguez Doncel, Harness Coordinator
    14:45 Panel 1. Object identification aspects
  • Defining the object of study: what is Public AI? (Christina KOUMPLI)
  • Data Commons
  • In Europe: what are the challenges? Sovereignty issues
    • 14:45 Panel 2. Institutional aspects
  • Governing & Implementing Public AI
    • Round table:. Ms Lucilla SIOLI , Director of the "EU AI Office" Directorate-General CONNECT at the European Commission Mr Louis DUTHEILLET DE LAMOTHE, Secretary General, CNIL. Gwendal LE GRAND, EDPB Head of activity for enforcement support and coordination; ex- Director of technology and innovation at the French data protection authority CNIL Arno AMABILE ou Arnaud MAZIER ou Paul JOLIE, Commission pour l’IA (rapporteurs 2024)
    19:00 Reception at Jardins de la VILLA CREATIVE
Wednesday, June 3rd - Teaching day 2. HARNESS Mid-term review meeting I.
    09:30 Panel 3. Regulatory aspects (Christina Koumpli)
  • Framing and Certifying Public AI: regulation, standards and sovereignty
  • Public AI and Digital Sovereignty
  • 11:00 ☕ Coffee break
    • 11.30-13.00 Panel 4. Technical Aspects
  • Building & developing AI Systems
  • 13:00 🍽️ Lunch
    • 15:30 HARNESS Mid-term Review I
    18:00 End of the day
Thursday, June 4th - HARNESS Mid-term review meeting II.
    09:30 HARNESS Mid-term Review II
    13.00 🍽️ Lunch
    15:30 HARNESS Project Management Team Meeting
    16:30 HARNESS discussion on the objectives and WPs status
Friday, June 5th - Deliverable edition
    09:30 Edition of deliverables (split in 3 groups)
  • WP1 ad hoc group
  • WP2 ad hoc group
  • WP3 ad hoc group
    • 13:00 End of the meeting
Quick Information

Duration:5 days

Language: English

Accommodation: Not included

Transport: Instructions below

Venue Photo Seating Arrangement Photo

Avignon (France)

Venue & Travel Information

Auditorium, Villa Créative
33 bis Rue Louis Pasteur, 84000 Avignon
Auditorium X (2E07)/Amphitéâtre Y (AT05), Campus Hannah Arendt, 74 rue Louis Pasteur, 84029 Avignon
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Workshop Registration

Ready to join the 2nd HARNESS Training Workshop?

Please complete our registration form to secure your place. We'll collect essential information about your travel plans, dietary requirements, and accommodation preferences.

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Questions about the Workshop?

For any questions regarding the workshop program, venue, or logistics, please don't hesitate to contact the organizing team at meem.manab@upm.es. We're here to ensure your participation in this foundational HARNESS training event is both productive and enjoyable.