Fourth annual symposium on regulation of AI from a European perspective

Artificial intelligence is increasingly regulated through a growing and interconnected body of law. As the EU AI Act moves from adoption to implementation, attention is shifting from the text of the regulation itself to a broader and more complex question: how does the AI Act interact with existing legal frameworks, fundamental rights protections, and emerging regulatory approaches around the world?

This symposium brings together leading scholars, policymakers, regulators, and practitioners to explore the evolving legal landscape of artificial intelligence. Particular attention will be given to the implementation of the EU AI Act, its relationship with other areas of European law, and the implications of developments in major jurisdictions such as the United States, China, and the United Kingdom.

The symposium is organised by AI Lund as part of its annual series on AI regulation and governance. The event aims to provide a forum for informed discussion on the future of AI governance in Europe and beyond, at a time when both regulatory requirements and technological developments are evolving rapidly.

When & where: 6 October

• Holger Crafoord Center in Lund: 9.00 to 16.00 CET
• Online: 9.25 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30  CET

Registration: Registration will  be open from 15 June 13.00 on ai.lu.se

Programme themes

Current Developments under the EU AI Act

The first session examines recent developments concerning the implementation of the AI Act. Discussions will address emerging guidance from European institutions, practical compliance challenges, the development of standards and conformity assessment mechanisms, and the current status and implications of the so-called Omnibus reforms.

Confirmed speaker: Jonas Ledendal, Senior Lecturer in Business Law, Lund University

The AI Act in the Broader Regulatory Ecosystem

The second session explores the AI Act as part of a broader regulatory ecosystem rather than as a standalone instrument. As the implementation of the AI Act progresses, increasing attention is being paid to its interaction with other legal frameworks and policy objectives, both within and beyond the European Union.

Confirmed speakers:

• Dr. Béatrice Schütte, Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki: The relationship between the AI Act and questions of liability and accountability.
• Sue Anne Teo, Faculty of Law, Lund University: The relationship between the AI Act and fundamental rights protection, for example human dignity, privacy, non-discrimination, freedom of expression, and due process.
• Oskar Nilsson, University of Antwerp: AI and financial regulation, including credit assessment, investment services, and financial supervision.
• Petra Holmberg, Faculty of Law, Lund University: AI in healthcare and the interplay between the AI Act and health law, including aspects related to safety, oversight, patient rights, and the governance of high-risk AI systems.

Comparative AI Regulation: Global Approaches

The final session places European developments in a global perspective. While the EU has adopted the world’s most comprehensive AI regulation, other jurisdictions have pursued different regulatory strategies. The symposium will explore and compare recent developments in the United States, China, and the United Kingdom, examining points of convergence and divergence regarding risk regulation, innovation policy, human rights protection, national security, and market governance.

Confirmed speakers:

• Daniel Sprick, University of Cologne): The regulation of AI in China from a global governance perspective.
• Jason Tucker, Adjunct Associate Professor, AI Policy Lab, Department of Computing Science, Umeå University, and Researcher, Institute for Futures Studies: The global political economy of AI.
• Hajo Michael Holtz, Uppsala University: The EU AI Regulation and Agentic AI.

Organisation & contact

• Johan Axhamn (programme chair), Senior lecturer,  Department of Business Law, Lund University
• Eduardo Gill-Pedro, Associate Professor of EU Law, Faculty of Law, Lund University
• Jonas Ledendal, Senior lecturer, Department of Business Law, Lund University
• Stefan Larsson, Associate Professor in Technology and Social Change, Department of Technology and Society, Lund University
• Jonas Wisbrant, AI Lund