
ABOUT EBDVF 2020
The 2020 edition of the EBDVF took place between the 3rd and the 5th of November 2020, and it was organized in collaboration with DFKI, Plattform Industrie 4.0, Plattform Lernende Systeme and Berlin Partner.
With a central theme “Building a strong European Data and AI Ecosystem”, the EBDVF 2020 edition brought together the German and European communities on AI and Data. It aimed to contribute to the discussions on the European Data and AI Strategy, specifically addressing key topics for Europe such as the development of European Data Spaces, the importance of Technology Platforms and Trust, the opportunities for market uptake and the new challenges ahead for Data and AI within the society.
The event also focused on how Data and AI can help to tackle emerging societal challenges, like those brought by the Covid19 pandemic. For this edition, cross-sectorial tracks were combined with sectorial tracks on Manufacturing, Autonomous Systems, Transport, Mobility and Logistics, Health and Smart Society. Furthermore, the programme included multiple research and innovation sessions and startups pitches, showcasing Europe’s R&I excellence in Data and AI.