AI SALON IMPULS in Heilbronn: Are We Regulating Ourselves into a Corner?
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AI Regulation Under Scrutiny: Dr. Sebastian Hallensleben at the AI Salon IMPULS
How much regulation does Artificial Intelligence need – and when does it stifle innovation, competition, and social progress? At the AI SALON IMPULS on December 8, 2026, Dr. Sebastian Hallensleben brings this central future question to the stage of IPAI SPACES in Heilbronn.
Between Protection and Progress
Europe is considered a pioneer in AI regulation. However, laws and standards face a demanding task: they should limit risks, build trust, and at the same time allow room for new ideas. The evening focuses on whether regulation indeed strengthens functioning markets or unnecessarily hampers companies and society.
Keynote with Informed Perspectives
Dr. Sebastian Hallensleben leads CEN-CENELEC JTC21, which works on standards for the AI Regulation on behalf of the European Union. He is also part of the leadership of the OECD expert group on AI Risk & Accountability and is the initiator and program chair of the Digital Trust Convention. As Chief Trust Officer at Resaro Europe, he deals with measuring the capabilities and limits of AI systems.
In his keynote, he discusses the standardization of the EU AI Act, quality metrics, and an objective assessment of AI products. Instead of being guided by the AI hype, the lecture focuses on verifiable capabilities, risks, and application scenarios.
Audience Mood and Open Exchange
After the impulse, there will be room for questions and discussion. The event experience thrives on direct exchange with the speaker: decision-makers, developers, designers of digital transformation, and all AI enthusiasts can contribute their perspectives and jointly address pressing future questions.
Event Planning at a Glance
Entry begins at 6:00 PM in the Grace Hopper room. The event will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in German. The number of participants is limited to 100 people. Thus, the AI Salon IMPULS is aimed at a curious audience from business, science, and society – no special prior knowledge is required.
Conclusion: Discussing the Future of AI Together
The AI SALON IMPULS combines expert knowledge, social relevance, and personal discussion. Those who want to understand how regulation, trust, innovation, and digital responsibility are interconnected will experience an intense evening in Heilbronn with clear impulses and room for their own stance. Save the date now and experience the debate live at IPAI SPACES.
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