Cédric Villani

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© Jean Frédéric Berger / Ouest France
University Professor
University Lyon I & IHES

He is a mathematician (Fields Medal 2010) and engages in the public debate on science, ecology, technology, artificial intelligence and Europe. He is former Director of the Henri Poincare Institute, former Member of the Scientific Board of the European Commission and a former member of the French Parliament.

Cédric Villani on the Schedule 2024

Sunday, 25. August

Starting times
Afternoon
Harnessing AI in the Service of Democracy
English 90
 As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, there is growing interest in leveraging its capabilities to enhance democratic processes and governance. We aim to nurture a nuanced understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing AI in the service of democracy and of its potential for improving democratic engagement. Join the dialogue on best practices, ethical considerations and policy implications. //INFO: Because of bad weather the session will take place on the first floor (OG1) of the elementary school of Alpbach.  
Volksschule , Volksschule Obergeschoß 1
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14:00 - 15:30 Harnessing AI in the Service of Democracy
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The 18th Annual Speakers Night at the European Forum Alpbach
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Speakers Night is the popular public speaking contest; a platform for scholarship holders to showcase their oratorical skills on the big stage. The format offers a select group of bright young minds the ideal opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on a pre-determined topic with a larger audience, all while receiving valuable feedback from a distinguished panel. //INFO: This session will be translated by Wordly. If you would like to listen to the translation, please bring headphones suitable for your device.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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20:15 - 22:15 The 18th Annual Speakers Night at the European Forum Alpbach
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Wednesday, 28. August

Starting times
Noon
Climate Strike
60
Join the Forum Alpbach Network and its activists and speak up for the Climate. INFO: We will meet in front of the CCA and march together through the village  to the Middle School and back. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Vorplatz
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13:00 - 14:00 Climate Strike
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Evening
Book Talk: Anton Zeilinger
English 60
Join Anton Zeilinger for a book talk of "Dance of the Photons" in conversation with Cédric Villani in the Liechtenstein-Saal.//INFO: This session takes place under Chatham House rules.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Liechtenstein-Hayek-Saal
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18:30 - 19:30 Book Talk: Anton Zeilinger
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