The School of Convergence Science is excited to announce this special event, which will be hosted by Professor Mary Ryan FREng CBE, Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise).
Marking the start of our five-year partnership with Thomson Reuters, the launch event will bring together a panel of distinguished figures from government, the justice system, research and technical communities for a cross-sector conversation on the future of AI.Ìý
Introductory remarks will be delivered by Steve Hasker, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters, alongside the Lab’s leadership team.
To secure a place, simply get in touch with the team at hai@imperial.ac.uk.Ìý
If you are an established leader across academia, industry, government, the wider public sector or regulatory and policy organisations – or if you are simply interested in contributing to frontier AI – we would be delighted to welcome you.
Key details
Date: Monday 18 May, 16.30 – 19.30
Location: In-person, City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Campus
Open to: Staff, researchers, postgraduate ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, alumni and external guests
Register: Please email hai@imperial.ac.uk to request a spot
Panellists
- The full lineup will be announced shortly
About the Lab
The Thomson Reuters-Imperial Frontier AI Research Lab is the first strategic partnership with Imperial’sÌýSchool of Convergence Science. The joint lab will pursue world-leading academic research in AI, focusing on foundational challenges in safety and reliability, advancing frontier AI capabilities, and researching the technology’s broader societal and economic impact.
Lab leadership
- Professor Alessandra Russo (Director) – Convening Co-Director of Human and Artificial Intelligence at Imperial’s School of Convergence Science
- Professor Felix Steffek (Associate Director) – Visiting Professor at Imperial and Professor of Law at the University of Cambridge
- Professor Jonathan Schwarz (Associate Director) – Visiting Professor at Imperial and Head of AI Research at Thomson Reuters Foundational Research
Please note, it may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to change the content and timing of the programme, the speakers, the date or the venue at any time prior to the event date.
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