AI Middle Powers: Discussion Round

​As the transformative AI race accelerates, the narrative is overwhelmingly dominated by the US and China. But what role do middle powers like Germany and the broader European Union play?

​Are we destined to just be a regulatory checkpoint, or can we build a sovereign ecosystem that retains top talent and shapes the global trajectory of AI development?

​Join Safe AI Germany (SAIGE) for an exclusive, high-level discussion round featuring experts from across the AI policy and strategy landscape. We will be discussing strategies for European state capacity, the reality of brain drain, the geopolitical impact of our regulatory frameworks, and more.

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🎙 The Speakers:

• ​Philip Fox – European AI Policy Lead at the KIRA Center;

• ​Yannick Mühlhäuser – Policy Researcher at the Future of Life Institute (FLI);

• ​Daan Juijn – Senior Advanced AI Researcher at the Centre for Future Generations (CFG).

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​Who should attend?

​This session is highly recommended for researchers, policy professionals, and students interested in AI governance, international relations, and the strategic future of the European AI ecosystem.

• ​Date: Wednesday 18th March, 2026

• ​Time: 18:00 - 19:00 CET

• ​Location: See Google Meet link.