BDVA Announces New Leadership for etami Task Force

Congratulations to CeADAR’s Julia Palma who alongside Irene Lopez de Vallejo, Ph.D (CTIC Technology Centre,) has been announced as a member of the new leadership team for The Big Data Value Association (BDVA) etami (Ethical and Trustworthy Artificial and Machine Intelligence) Task Force.  Julia Palma and Irene Lopez de Vallejo, Ph.D. will work alongside Patrick van der Smagt and other BDVA Task Force members to advance the mission of etami. Their focus remains on supporting the trustworthy and ethical design, development, and deployment of AI systems.

The Role of etami in Trustworthy AI

The etami task force translates European and global principles for ethical AI into actionable and measurable guidelines, tools, and methods. The initiative aims to ensure that AI systems are developed with transparency, accountability, and fairness. By creating practical solutions for industry adoption, etami contributes to the responsible and sustainable integration of AI technologies across sectors.

Upcoming Activities and Collaborations

The Task Force is currently shaping the agenda for a workshop at DATAWEEK25 in Athens and a dedicated track on Trustworthy AI and Data at the European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF25) in Copenhagen. These events provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in AI ethics and governance.

In addition, etami is collaborating with the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) to analyse novel and future trends in trustworthy and ethical AI. This initiative seeks to identify emerging challenges and opportunities in AI governance, ensuring that European AI policies and industry practices remain aligned with ethical standards.

Engaging with etami

For organizations interested in contributing to the advancement of trustworthy AI, BDVA provides opportunities for collaboration through etami. Stakeholders can engage with the Task Force to stay informed about industry developments and contribute to shaping best practices in ethical AI implementation.

For more information, visit the BDVA Task Force etami page here.