SpliTech 2026, the 11th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies, brought researchers and industry together from 23–26 June 2026 in the historic cities of Split and Bol (Island of Brač), Croatia. Technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society, the conference spans Energy, Smart Cities and Environment, Engineering Modelling, and eHealth. This year, CERTAIN contributed…
The CERTAIN project participated in the TESSERA Final Event on June 26th, 2026, in Athens, Greece. TESSERA is a project focusing on civil security for society and is part of Horizon Europe Cluster 3. While it belongs to a different cluster from CERTAIN, there were many overlaps between the two projects, most notably their shared…
Your research focuses on the intersection of public law and emerging technologies like AI and surveillance tools. From your perspective, what are the most urgent legal challenges that democracies face today in regulating these technologies? I would say that the central challenge is to rebuild the social contract in these technological times. This requires a…
With your expertise in both life sciences and artificial intelligence, how do you see generative AI reshaping the regulatory landscape for medical devices and healthcare technologies in Europe? Generative AI is frequently described as the most significant disruptor for the EU regulatory framework for healthcare over the next decade, due to its intrinsic capacity to…
You emphasize translating complex frameworks like the AI Act and GDPR into practical guidance. In your experience, what are the most common misconceptions teams have about “ethical AI,” and how can they move from theory to actionable implementation? One of the most persistent misconceptions I encounter is that “ethical AI” is either a purely theoretical…
The CERTAIN project participated in Data Week 2026, the spring gathering of the European data and AI research and innovation community, where participants share knowledge and results, build new collaborations, and connect ongoing research to European policies and market needs. Data Week 2026, organised by the Big Data Value Association (BDVA) together with IFE, NTNU,…
Machine Learning Prague 2026, the 11th international conference on Machine Learning and AI applications, brought together over 1,000 attendees, 45 speakers, and 10 workshops across three days at O2 Universum in Prague. This year, CERTAIN had the opportunity to present at the conference’s poster session, showcasing our work on ethical and regulatory AI certification to…
The CERTAIN project made a meaningful impact at the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2026), the world’s leading venues for Human-Computer Interaction research, this year held at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona. On April 16, Carlo Mazzola from NVISION participated as an invited panelist in the workshop “Toward…
At the event organized by the University of Maribor as part of the Festival of Science and Arts (FestUM 2026), dr. Izidor Mlakar (CERTAIN pilots lead), participated in one of the roundtables. The University of Maribor organized two roundtables dedicated to current issues in artificial intelligence as part of the Festival of Science and Art…
The adoption of the AI Act marks a major step forward in regulating artificial intelligence in Europe. It sets out important requirements for AI systems, including risk management, transparency, robustness, and human oversight. However, while these principles define what needs to be achieved, they do not always explain how organisations should implement them in practice. This is where…