The Challenges of AI for the EU
A timely panel discussion featuring leading academics, policymakers, and industry experts examining Europe’s strategic choices in the AI era. Should the continent invest in developing its own AI technologies, or focus on adopting solutions from the US and China? The conversation will explore the economic and geopolitical trade-offs of each approach and their implications for Europe’s future competitiveness and technological sovereignty. The panel will be preceded by a session presenting the latest research findings informing this important debate.
9:00 am- 11:00 am Academic Session
Chair
Irene Finocchi Head of the Department of AI, Data and Decision Sciences, Luiss University
A Quest For AI Knowledge: How the Introduction of AI Reshapes Scientists' Incentives for Pursuing Novel Versus Incremental Research
Josh Gans University of Toronto
Generative AI at Work: Productivity and Learning Effects of Generative AI in Customer Support: Evidence from 5,000+ Agents
Danielle Li MIT Sloan
How AI Influences Our Choices: The Economic Impact of Recommender Systems on What We Watch, Read, Listen to, and Buy
Emilio Calvano Luiss University
11:00 am Coffee Break
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Panel Discussion - AI in Europe: Compete in the Global Race or Focus on Strategic Adoption?
Moderator
Fabiano Schivardi Luiss University
Panelists
Simone Di Somma Partner, KPMG
Alessandro Ferraiuolo Corporate R&D Manager, Marcegaglia
Massimiliano Magrini Co-Founder and Managing Partner, United Ventures
Bryan Rich Senior Managing Director, Accenture
Emanuele Tarantino Chief Competition Economist, European Commission
