A deep dive into the EU AI Act: A recap of our July webinar
Learn more about our data.europa academy July session
As the data.europa academy begins its summer break, we look back at our successful July webinar, ‘Next steps to compliance: preparing for the EU AI Act’. The strong interest in this topic was reflected in the high registration numbers - over 1 300 participants signed up, setting a new record for the academy!
A Policy and Legal Officer from the EU AI Office (DG CONNECT) joined the webinar to share updates on the implementation of the EU AI Act. Attendees gained insights into the timeline, including the upcoming milestone on 2 August 2025, when rules for general-purpose AI will apply and governance structures must be in place. The presentation also covered key regulatory concepts, such as the Act’s risk-based approach and the European Commission’s implementation priorities. Attendees gained insights into the timeline, including the upcoming milestone on 2 August 2025, when rules for general-purpose AI will apply and governance structures must be in place. The presentation also covered key regulatory concepts, such as the Act’s risk-based approach and the European Commission’s implementation priorities.
The second half of the webinar explored the relationship between AI and open data, led by a Data and AI Strategy Consultant from Capgemini Invent. The session emphasised how open data serves as a strategic foundation for AI, enabling innovation across the AI use case journey. It also addressed the balance between openness and protection, and how open data can support Europe’s digital sovereignty. The webinar was recorded, and both the recording and slides are now available.While exploring the EU’s first comprehensive AI legislative framework, the webinar highlighted both the potential of AI and the need for responsible regulation, a topic that continues to spark interest across sectors. As the data.europa academy heads into its summer break, we wish you a relaxing and inspiring summer. We will return with new webinars in September, so be sure to keep an eye on our events calendar for updates!