As part of our AI for Social Change event on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at BeCentral, Brussels, we are pleased to welcome Ine van Zeeland (imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel) for the session “Introducing Sovereign AI”.
👉 Check out the full programme here: buff.ly/dfTKbgn
On 3 April, FARI had the pleasure of welcoming Deputy Ambassador Elizabeth McKinnell and a delegation from the British Embassy Brussels🇬🇧
The visit was an opportunity to highlight collaborations between the #UK and #Belgium in AI, robotics, and sustainability.
Let's move from dialogue to action🚀
Registrations for the Postgraduate Programme in AI for the Common Good open on 1 May 2026 📣
You can already pre-register to secure your spot or express your interest here: buff.ly/96lYlaI
Can AI hire fairly? And what do we really mean by fairness in recruitment?
Join Andres Algaba (Artificial Intelligence Lab Brussels) on Wednesday 29 April 2026 for his talk “AI and bias mitigation in recruitment” at BeCentral.
👉 Check out the full programme here: buff.ly/dfTKbgn
VUB Prof. Vincent Ginis highlights a key gap: Belgium is not lagging in AI adoption but in how it is used.
Too often, AI is limited to small tasks instead of being challenged with more meaningful work. The real question is not whether we use AI, but how thoughtfully we do so.
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How can data and simulations support better, more informed choices for our cities?
Join Susheel Nath on Wednesday 29 April 2026 for “From Data to Digital Twins: Shaping tomorrow’s cities”, hosted in the FARI CAVE.
👉 Check out the full programme here: buff.ly/dfTKbgn
Our April AI Happy Hour is coming!
Join us on April 27 at FARI for a new evening on online child safety at FARI with Dr Desara Dushi, Researcher at the LSTS Research Group of VUB.
👉 Register now to secure your spot: buff.ly/rLA34N4
We are delighted to welcome Tuba Bircan for a plenary talk on “AI for Social Change” on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at BeCentral, Brussels.
👉 Check out the full programme here: buff.ly/dfTKbgn
Do you recognise this iconic location?
We gave it an AI twist.
The collage was created during a workshop exploring how to represent #AI through images rooted in #Brussels’ heritage, everyday life and local experience: buff.ly/gSM7qFf
📸 © Ulysse Gerkens & FARI / buff.ly/OkplW6Y / buff.ly/HqAqIiW
Joins us on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at BeCentral in Brussels for a session on « AI for Social Change ». Hosted by FARI and HazelHeartwood, this event brings together experts, practitioners and the public to explore how AI can be used for social good.
👉 Full program here: buff.ly/RfNET0L
On 24 March 2026, the "European Climate Pact: Together in Action 2026" event took place in Brussels.
RADAR-aim was invited by Erasmus+, to co-host a booth highlighting green initiatives and the role of education and funding in building a more sustainable world.
Learn more:
Register to our next CaféIA session on April 16 in Liège ☕
Following a morning session focusing on popular education, participants will take part in a workshop organised as part of the European project COSME - DIGISET.
Participate to this day by registering here: buff.ly/nzHo74y
In the latest episode of Data Center Dialogues (Data Center University), Martin Canter, Head of the Smart Region Hub at FARI, joined Michael Verveckken, Managing Director at Fujitsu Belgium, to discuss the infrastructure behind real-world AI:
Join us in #Brussels for the Networked Learning Conference 2026, taking place from 6–8 May 2026 at FARI, organised by d-teach online training and d-teach online school.
Explore the programme: buff.ly/4NFutLr
Register now: buff.ly/dz5Y2xe
Immerse yourself in worlds beyond your own at Bozar’s next VR Film Screening on 10 April 2026 in #Brussels.
An opportunity to experience immersive storytelling at the intersection of art, nature, and technology.
📍 Bozar
🕖 Sessions at 19:00 and 21:00
Find out more:
👉️ Register here: buff.ly/ra7pkNh
This program is supported by Smals, AxonJay.ai, itsme® and Innoviris.
Data centres strain energy grids, impact local communities, and contradict sustainability goals. The Research Platform on Sufficiency and Data Minimization gathers industry leaders and academics to tackle this head-on.
Join us on May 26 at FARI for a seminar on Data Management & Sustainability 🌱
FARI will host part of BDTIC 2026, the 6th Building Digital Twin International Congress, taking place from May 26 to 28, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium 🚀
This event shapes the future of #DigitalTwins, #AI, and the digital built environment.
Find out more about it here: buff.ly/LMYRgCQ
Brussels will become a hub for hybrid intelligence research this July with the 5th edition of #HHAI2026 🚀
The Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence Conference is coming to the Belgian capital from 6 to 10 July, and the list of workshops is now available on the website: buff.ly/oLTIMIu
Advancing urban traffic intelligence in Brussels 🚦
The TORRES project is transforming how we understand and manage mobility using AI. From integrating diverse traffic data to predicting scenarios, TORRES supports smarter, safer, and more sustainable urban planning.
Learn more: buff.ly/3HEkuyT
A CaféIA, please! ☕
On 17 and 19 March, two CaféIA sessions were held in Lille and Namur. Designed as forums for discussion, these explored AI questions with professionals from the medical and social sectors within the social and solidarity economy 🏥
Join the next sessions: buff.ly/nzHo74y
Last Monday, we officially kicked off the FARI #AIAccelerator 2026 at our premises in Brussels🔥
The programme will support founders through workshops, mentorship, networking, and investor pitching opportunities to help responsible AI become a real force for the common good
More: buff.ly/nf8t3pe
#EUAIWeek2026 still going strong! 🚀
At BeCentral, FARI joined a key discussion on building a trusted European AI—bringing together citizens, SMEs, researchers & regulators.
Proud of Lea Rogliano-Aubry for amplifying citizen voices in shaping AI for the common good 🇪🇺
At #EUAIWeek2026, FARI joined the BELSPO event “When AI meets science” at the Royal Library of Belgium. Andres Algaba & Ine van Zeeland shared insights on LLMs in science and the importance of transparency.
Great discussions on AI’s role in ethics & open science. Thank you BELSPO for hosting! ✨️
On Tuesday, as part of #AIWeek & the European #DIGISET project, we hosted social SMEs for a hands-on AI day at FARI 🚀
Participants explored our CAVE, enjoyed live demos and a Brussels data walk, and connected through great networking opportunities.
Learn more about the project: buff.ly/oPiuxiV
The FARI AI Accelerator took off yesterday with our 2026 cohort! 🚀 A dynamic cohort of early-stage AI founders, researchers, and innovators, ready to build ethical and impactful AI ventures. Welcome to FARI - we are looking forward to seeing what comes next with this cohort!
Are you a social economy SME curious about how AI can help you? 🚀
Last chance to join us at FARI tomorrow in Brussels during #AIWeek for a hands-on Immersive AI Journey: AR/VR CAVE visit, AI & Robotics demos, Data Walk & panel on European AI sovereignty. Free (registration required): buff.ly/e4bPS5d
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Step into Nicosia’s buffer zone through VR.
Nicosia is Europe’s last divided capital. Since 1974, a UN buffer zone has cut through its historic center, leaving the city abandoned. From March 27–29 at @BOZAR, experience Lost Spaces and explore this forbidden area.
Tickets 👉️
What Does AI Mean for Our Health and Social Care Work? The Cafés IAssos are for everyone (no experience needed) in the SSE who wants to understand, question, and (perhaps) engage with AI - without losing sight of the values. Join us in France or Belgium next week! Registration here: buff.ly/lJgdgIe
